book

The Makerspace Workbench

by Adam Kemp

September 2013

Beginner

304 pages

12h 18m

English

Make: Community

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Why Make?The Makerspace ManifestoMoving Through This BookWhat Makes Up Your Makerspace?Parts and Material SourcesElectronicsTools and MaterialsConventions Used in This BookUsing ExamplesSafari® Books OnlineHow to Contact Us
Choosing the LocationUnderstanding the ConstraintsSizePowerVentilationNoiseThe Library MakerspaceThe School MakerspaceThe Makerspace ClassroomThe Standalone School MakerspaceThe Garage MakerspaceProject: Equipment Donations and DiscountsMaterialsProcedureDesigning the SpaceWork AreasProject: Makerspace Layout ToolMaterialsProcedureSafetySafety TestsGeneral Makerspace Safety TestGeneral Makerspace Safety Test Answer KeyHazardous MaterialsVentilating Your EquipmentVentilating Your Soldering StationVentilating Your 3D PrinterVentilating Your Laser CutterProject: Directed Smoke AbsorberMaterialsProcedure
Tool SafetyHand Tools Safety TestPower Tools Safety TestSafety Test Answer KeysHand Tools Safety Test Answer KeyPower Tools Safety Test Answer KeyHand ToolsScrewdriversScrew Drive SystemsPliersGripping PliersCrimps, Shears, Snips, and StripsWrenchesWrench TypesHammersHammer TypesThread CuttingThread-Cutting TypesSawsSaw TypesSanding and FilingFile TypesSandpaper TypesPunchesPunch TypesPower ToolsDrillsDrill Bit TypesPortablePortable Power Tool TypesStandingStanding TypesHeat SourcesHeat Source Types
Clamps and VisesClampsClamp TypesVisesVise TypesAdhesives and FastenersAdhesivesTapesGluesSpecialty GlueFastenersRivets and GrommetsScrewsNutsWashersMeasurementDimensionalAngularLinearPrecision LinearInspectionMultimeterTemperature
Soldering Irons and Tip TypesSoldering Iron TypesFixed-Temperature TypeAdjustable TypeSoldering Iron TipsTip TypesProject: Solder Holder and Iron StandMaterialsProcedureSolder and FluxSolderFluxProject: Two-Ingredient Soldering FluxMaterialsProcedureThrough-Hole SolderingIdentifying Poor Through-Hole Solder JointsSoldering TechniqueMaterialsProper Through-Hole SolderingProject: Simple Constant-Current LED TesterMaterialsProcedureSurface-Mount SolderingIdentifying Poor SMD Solder JointsHand-Soldering SMDsMaterialsSingle-Iron Technique: 0805 PackageSingle-Iron Technique: SOIC PackageSingle-Iron Technique: DFN PackageDual-Iron TechniqueReflow Soldering SMD ComponentsReflow Soldering EquipmentMaterialsReflow Soldering ProcessProject: Skillet ReflowMaterialsProcedureDesoldering and ReworkDesoldering ToolsProject: Inexpensive Hot-Air Desoldering/Rework ToolMaterialsProcedure
Facilitating DesignFinding Parts and Understanding DatasheetsDatasheet SectionsComputer-Based Circuit DesignWorking with EAGLE LibrariesEagle Library ComponentsProject: Creating a Custom Library in EAGLECreate the DeviceCreate the SymbolCreate the DeviceSchematic Layout with EAGLESchematic Layout ToolsProject: Creating a Schematic in EAGLEBoard Design with EAGLEBoard Design ToolsProject: Creating a Board Layout in EAGLESoft CircuitsPrepairing Your ComponentsBattery HolderButtonsCapacitorsResistorsLEDsTransistorsICsSewing and KnotsStarting the StitchSewingConnecting Legs and Finishing StitchesProject: The Static StickyMaterialsProcedureMaking Circuit BoardsGenerating CAM Files Within EAGLEProfessional ManufacturingProject: Toner-Transfer Circuit BoardMaterialsProcedureWorking with MicrocontrollersMicrocontroller FundamentalsAnalog and Digital InputCommunicationsSerial Communication1-WireI2CSerial Peripheral InterfaceInterfacing with HardwareMotor TypesDriving MotorsThe Arduino Development PlatformPrototype ArduinoArduino ShieldsProject: Arduino RFID Power ControlMaterialsProcedure
Facilitating Design by Using 2D CADThe 2D Design EnvironmentDrawing ToolsWorkspace and Object Manipulation ToolsCommands and Hot-KeysJointsProject: Creating a Default TemplateProcedureLaser FundamentalsAbout the LaserChoosing the Right LaserMaterial TypesLens Types and FocusingLens TypesFocusingThe Print DriverGeneral SettingsEngraving SettingsCut SettingsProject: Creating Presets for Your MachineMachine Mechanics and OperationThe Axis MechanicsThe Exhaust SystemAir AssistEngravingEngravable MaterialsStampsCuttingCutting Thick MaterialMachine OperationProject: Project BoxMaterialsProcedure
Facilitating Design Using 3D Computer-Assisted Design SoftwareThe 3D Environment3D Design Starts with 2D3D Drawing ToolsProject: 123D Design for 3D DesignMaterialsDesigning the Spool StructureDesigning the Spool MountDesigning the Spool FeetMaking the Filament Spool and HolderCNC FundamentalsCNC HardwareStepper MotorsDrive MechanismsLinear GuidesComputer-Aided Manufacturing and G-Code GenerationCAM SoftwareG-Code GeneratorG-CodeThe ControllerController OperationsStepper DriversEndstopsProject: Mechanical Centering, Alignment, and CalibrationMaterialsCenter Each AxisDetermining AlignmentDetermining Calibration3D PrintingExtruder MechanicsThe Drive MechanismThe Feed MechanismThe Heated-Barrel AssemblyMaterial TypesABSPLAPVAPCWoodFrostingThe Build PlatformPlatform DesignBuild Platform Materials and CoatingsProject: Bolt HobbingMaterialsMaking a Hobbed Bolt Using a LatheMaking a Hobbed Bolt Using a Drillpress
Makerspace EducationAchieving “STEM” FocusWhat About Art?Makerspace ScienceLab #1: Making a Lemon BatteryOverviewMaterialsSetupInvestigationLab #2: Making a Solar CellOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureInvestigationLab #3: Making a MicroscopeOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureMakerspace TechnologyLab #4: Making a Water Rocket and LauncherOverviewMaterialsMaking the LauncherMaking the Nozzle, Fins, and NoseconeProcedureLab #5: Making a 3D Printed RobotOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureLab #6: Making a Brushless DC MotorOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureMakerspace EngineeringLab #7: Making a Sail CarOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureLab #8: Making a Wind TurbineOverviewMaterialsMaking the Blade HubMaking the TowerMaking the BladesInvestigationLab #9: Making a Hot-Air BalloonOverviewMaterialsMaking the Balloon LauncherMaking the BalloonInvestigationMakerspace ArtLab #10: Making a SilhouetteOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureLab #11: Making a Mold and Casting a PartOverviewMaterialsProcedureLab #12: Making a Printing PressOverviewMaterialsMaking the StampMaking the PressMakerspace MathLab #13: Making Plane ShapesOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureLab #14: Making a Pythagorean CalculatorOverviewMaterialsSetupProcedureLab #15: Making a Parabolic FocuserOverviewMaterialsSetup Procedure

Overview

Create a shared space for collaborative making: designing and building DIY electronic hardware, programming, and manufacturing projects. With this illustrated guide, you’ll find clear explanations of the tools, software, materials, and layout you need to get started.

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