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Welcome to the Hardware Workshop wiki! This is the wiki to see the list of tools we have, as well as some guides on how to use them. Also included are some links to some good tutorials on different hardware hacking techniques!

Feel free to add to and edit this wiki as you see fit.

Useful Tutorials

On using our Equipment

• 3D Printing - How to 3D Print on our Qidi Tech 3D Printer
• Shaper Origin - How to use our 3D carving machine

On Good Hacking Techniques

• Electronics and Circuits - Links to tutorials for electronics

• Programming Microcontrollers

Tools and Materials Listing

Here are a listing of the tools and materials we have available and some guides on how to use them.

Crafts

• Sewing Machine

Electronics

• Electronics Tools: Multimeters, soldering irons, solder, flux bottle
• Basic Electronics Components: LEDs (assorted + RGB), wire, elec. tape, heat-shrink tubing, pcb boards, breadboards, assorted common connectors and components (capacitors, resistors), etc.
• Very limited number of Particle Photons, Raspberry Pis (bring your own if possible)
• A scattering of sensors (light, sound, motion)
• Random Electronics Junk (adapters, connectors, etc.)

Supplies / Materials

• Assorted Fasteners (screws, etc.),
• Wood (sheet), Glue (multiple)
• Zip Ties, Tape, Chicken wire, Twine

Workshop Equipment

• 3D Printer (Can be unreliable)
• Drill Press
• Miter Saw
• Saw Horses
• Shop Vacuum
• Shaper Origin - CNC Router

Workshop Tools

• Clamps
• Cordless Drills + chargers
• Cordless Jigsaw + chargers
• Dremel
• Glue Guns
• Power Cords / Outlets
• Screw / Drill bits
• Screw Drivers (standard + tiny), Wrenches, Hex Wrenches, Cutters, etc.
• Stapler Gun + Staples

Safety

• Ear Protection: Ear Muffs
• Eye Protection: Goggles / Safety Glasses
• Fire Extinguisher
• First Aid Kit
• Gloves
• Respiratory Protection: Masks