Embedded Files
getting Started
Projects to Get Started
Projects to Get Started
These projects are designed to build foundational skills for using the lab's main tools.
Skill-Building Fundamental Projects: participants should typically expect to be able to finish
the Projects 1 Checklist in 10 hours of lab time or less.
Core Machine Skills 1 (Vinyl, Laser, 3D Printer, Soldering)
Core Machine Skills 2: Troubleshooting, Electronics, Power Tools, Sewing & Embroidery (under construction)
Other Great Starter Projects:
HI-FI PROTOTYPING MACHINES
HI-FI PROTOTYPING MACHINES
You will be given a piece of material 10" x 12" in size. What you do with that material is up to you. For instance, you could make only one large sticker out of the piece, or several small ones. Be aware that, though small can be accomplished, there are limits!
Step by Step SlidesCreate Your DesignSetup/PrintCutting & WeedingTransfer Tape & Apply Sticker
UPLOADING a File TO DRIVE
Step by Step SlidesCreate Your DesignSetup/PrintCutting & WeedingTransfer Tape & Apply Sticker
UPLOADING a File TO DRIVE
You will be given a 12" x 24" piece of 1/8" foamcore. Create a box using makercase.com and import that file into Corel. In Corel, change your line weight so that the pieces will be cut out (VECTOR) and any image you have placed will be etched (RASTER) Once you cut the box on the laser cutter, assemble it using a glue gun and/or Elmer's Glue with little dabs of glue on the INSIDE of the box.
Video Overview by MIT MakerSpaceStep by Step SlidesCreate Your DesignSetup the MachineSend & CutAssemble & Apply Finishes
FestiBoxes
UPLOADING a FILE to DRIVEMakerCase to CorelDraw Interrupted
Video Overview by MIT MakerSpaceStep by Step SlidesCreate Your DesignSetup the MachineSend & CutAssemble & Apply Finishes
FestiBoxes
UPLOADING a FILE to DRIVEMakerCase to CorelDraw Interrupted
Using a file already created on Thingiverse, download the file & import it into TinkerCAD, Blendr, or Fusion360. Edit the model so that it will fit inside a 2" cube and export at an .STL file. Drag that into the Slicr (Cura) and export as .GCODE
What is 3D Printing?
Workflow: Thingiverse to CURA
Set up an account in TinkerCAD
UPLOADING a FILE to DRIVE
What is 3D Printing?
Workflow: Thingiverse to CURA
Set up an account in TinkerCAD
UPLOADING a FILE to DRIVE
Ozobot
Ozobot
Ozobots are little droids that can be programmed with colored markers. In this case, the droid represents a Highly Autonomous Vehicle (HAV). Using the map and the sheet with the tasks for the droid to accomplish, program the device to accomplish no fewer than 3 tasks. Use Post-It notes to do the programming on the lines. Document your process and final result by recording a video of the event.3 tasks = 80%5 tasks = 90%8 tasks = 93%3 tasks with 2 droids and no collisions = 98% Ozobot Basics
LOW-FI PROTOTYPING
Software Tips & Tutorials
Software Tips & Tutorials
Career Information and Opportunities
Career Information and Opportunities
STEM Careers: what do people do in various fields?
FabFolio: you can earn "microcredentials" on your way to becoming an Apprentice Digital Fabricator!
Defined Learning CS: will it be an EPSO? Stay tuned to find out.
Elevate Tennessee: just in case you are looking for a job, sometime.
O*Net: Start the career you've dreamed about, or find one you never imagined.
Report abuse