Use the links on this page to start thinking about the machines in the craft room, to help you decide which machine(s) you’d like to use, and to help you prepare the bill of materials (BOM) that you’ll need to get started on these machines.
Printers
Epson Artisan 1430 Documentation
Epson SureColor T5000 Documentation
Desktop Mill/Router
OtherMill Overview
OtherPlan Software
OtherMill Tutorial
Tips:
- get F1 copper board for the tutorial
- use 1/32 endmill (should be on top of machine)
- adhere using double-sided tape
- get started! Each round takes about 20 minutes
Vinyl / Paper Cutter
Silhouette Curio Overview
Silhouette Curio Manual
Silhouette Curio Software (sample files will download when you connect your computer to the machine)
Tips:
- get craft paper (post-its are good) or vinyl
- connect machine to download sample designs
- adhere craft paper
- modify cut settings
- modify emboss settings
- modify matte/board settings
- send to Silhouette
Sewing Machine
Singer Heavy Duty 4423 Overview
Singer Heavy Duty 4423 Manual
3D Printer
Ultimaker 2 Manual
Ultimaker 2 Tutorial
Ultimaker 2 Software
Laser Cutter
Epilog Laser Mini Manual 1, Manual 2
Epilog Laser How it Works
Epilog Laser How to Use
Epilog Laser Acceptable Materials
Drill Press
Palmgren Drill Press Overview
Palmgren Drill Press Manual
Palmgren Drill Press Drill Press Tutorial
Craft Room Training
Trainings to for the Fab Lab will start next Tuesday and run three times a week. The training will cover how to safely use the laser cutter, 3D printers, CNC machine, vinyl cutter, and InkJet printers as well as the materials and general rules of the space. Upon completion you will have key card access to the room. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j7vkNCN4N_O0CL_M6kEKGubwhisbQbqf6MpJI9Gt8DE/edit#gid=0