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 HiveMind is a wiki built by the [[https://hive.ece.gatech.edu/|The Hive]] and the Georgia Tech maker community as a resource for all students using equipment and making projects within the Interdisciplinary Design Commons (IDC). HiveMind is a wiki built by the [[https://hive.ece.gatech.edu/|The Hive]] and the Georgia Tech maker community as a resource for all students using equipment and making projects within the Interdisciplinary Design Commons (IDC).
  
-Besides containing up-to-date information on IDC equipment, the HiveMind also contains useful advice on how to make your projects come to life, as well as step-by-step guides on how to recreate the Hive's most popular workshops on your own time and standard operating procedures for all of our equipment . +Besides containing up-to-date information on IDC equipment, the HiveMind also contains useful advice on how to make your projects come to life, as well as step-by-step guides on how to recreate the Hive's most popular workshops on your own time and standard operating procedures for all of our equipment. 
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 +[[Resources|start#resources_at_the_idc]]
  
 ===== Resources at the IDC ===== ===== Resources at the IDC =====
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 In addition we also have Youtube Demo's listed for all of these different pieces of equipment found here:[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaHV-4SxpcHx4nsOkHsaOwHsnmBU3wZ4W|link]]  In addition we also have Youtube Demo's listed for all of these different pieces of equipment found here:[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaHV-4SxpcHx4nsOkHsaOwHsnmBU3wZ4W|link]] 
-==== PCB Manufacturing ====+ 
 +[[benchtop:equipList|A full list of equipment is available here.]] 
 +==== PCB Fabrication ====
  
 {{:milling_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}Here at The Hive, we have a suite of tools made by LPKF that enable students to fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs). Students go through a three-step training process to gain access to the tools, after which they can use the equipment and our materials free of charge whenever The Hive is open. {{:milling_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}Here at The Hive, we have a suite of tools made by LPKF that enable students to fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs). Students go through a three-step training process to gain access to the tools, after which they can use the equipment and our materials free of charge whenever The Hive is open.
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   * [[pcb-help_pm|The LPKF ProtoMat S103]] - a 2.5-dimensional plotter that drills and mills (cuts) PCB substrates, plastics, and soft metals   * [[pcb-help_pm|The LPKF ProtoMat S103]] - a 2.5-dimensional plotter that drills and mills (cuts) PCB substrates, plastics, and soft metals
   * [[pcb-help_pl|The LPKF ProtoLaser U4]] - a 20um-diameter laser to etch (selectively remove) a wide variety of film/substrate pairings   * [[pcb-help_pl|The LPKF ProtoLaser U4]] - a 20um-diameter laser to etch (selectively remove) a wide variety of film/substrate pairings
-  * [[pcb-help_ep|The LPKF Contac S4]] - a semi-automatic electroplater for via formation and other copper/tin plating needs+  * [[pcb-help_ep|The LPKF Contac S4]] - a semi-automatic galvanic electroplater for via formation and other copper/tin plating needs
  
-We also can cut stencils, apply soldermask and silkscreen (YMMV), and assemble with a reflow oven.+We also can [[process_stencils|cut stencils]], and assemble boards with a [[process_reflowoven|reflow oven]]. We also have a few unsupported capabilities, including applying [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/promask.pdf|soldermask]] and [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/prolegend.pdf|silkscreen]], as well as a [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/ProConduct_Specs.pdf|chemical-free electroplating]] process, but again, your mileage may vary with these. Head to our [[pcb-fab|PCB fabrication]] page for more details.
  
 The Hive provides double-sided copper on FR4 in 0.5 oz/ft^2 (18 um) and 1 oz/ft^2 (35 um) weights to our users at no cost, though many other substrates can be used.  The Hive provides double-sided copper on FR4 in 0.5 oz/ft^2 (18 um) and 1 oz/ft^2 (35 um) weights to our users at no cost, though many other substrates can be used. 
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 Out CAM file: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WzzpPwXMDUg5DD4iUzenZINrzRG0kSn4|CAM]]\\ Out CAM file: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WzzpPwXMDUg5DD4iUzenZINrzRG0kSn4|CAM]]\\
  
-=== Useful Links ===+**[[pcb-updates|2022 FALL UPDATES]]**
  
   * No idea what a trace is? --> [[pcb-basics|What is a PCB?]]   * No idea what a trace is? --> [[pcb-basics|What is a PCB?]]
   * Designing your own PCB? --> [[pcb-design|PCB Design]]   * Designing your own PCB? --> [[pcb-design|PCB Design]]
   * Want to use the machines? --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]]   * Want to use the machines? --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]]
-  * Looking to schedule tool time? --> [[http://www.sums.gatech.edu|Head to SUMS!]]+  * Looking to schedule tool time? --> [[http://www.sums.gatech.edu|Head to SUMS!]] ([[https://gtvault.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/HiveMakerspace/ETGfA3m7Q3tCmtG0XVgAHG0Bz3-84vabxqlTRuF5spUmQw?e=q999Yt|What is SUMS?]])
   * What can we do, and how to do it --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]]   * What can we do, and how to do it --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]]
   * Help! And Other Questions --> [[pcb-help|Knowledge Base and FAQ]]   * Help! And Other Questions --> [[pcb-help|Knowledge Base and FAQ]]
-  * Take you fabrication to the next level! --> [[pcb-tips|PCB Fab Tips and Tricks]] 
-  * Official Standard Operating Procedures --> [[pcb-sops|SOPs]] 
  
 Questions? You can reach the PCB MPIs at [[hive-pcb@ece.gatech.edu]]. Questions? You can reach the PCB MPIs at [[hive-pcb@ece.gatech.edu]].
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