The Makerspace Workbench · Tools, Technologies, and Techniques for Making by Kemp, Adam -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

The Makerspace Workbench Dedication Preface

Why Make?

The Makerspace Manifesto

Moving Through This Book What Makes Up Your Makerspace? Parts and Material Sources

Electronics Tools and Materials

Conventions Used in This Book Using Examples Safari® Books Online How to Contact Us

1. Making the Space

Choosing the Location

Understanding the Constraints

Size Power Ventilation Noise

The Library Makerspace The School Makerspace

The Makerspace Classroom The Standalone School Makerspace

The Garage Makerspace Project: Equipment Donations and Discounts

Materials Procedure

Designing the Space

Work Areas Project: Makerspace Layout Tool

Materials Procedure

Safety

Safety Tests

General Makerspace Safety Test General Makerspace Safety Test Answer Key

Hazardous Materials Ventilating Your Equipment

Ventilating Your Soldering Station Ventilating Your 3D Printer Ventilating Your Laser Cutter

Project: Directed Smoke Absorber

Materials Procedure

2. Tools

Tool Safety

Hand Tools Safety Test Power Tools Safety Test Safety Test Answer Keys

Hand Tools Safety Test Answer Key Power Tools Safety Test Answer Key

Hand Tools

Screwdrivers

Screw Drive Systems

Pliers

Gripping Pliers Crimps, Shears, Snips, and Strips

Wrenches

Wrench Types

Hammers

Hammer Types

Thread Cutting

Thread-Cutting Types

Saws

Saw Types

Sanding and Filing

File Types Sandpaper Types

Punches

Punch Types

Power Tools

Drills

Drill Bit Types

Portable

Portable Power Tool Types

Standing

Standing Types

Heat Sources

Heat Source Types

3. Clamping, Joining, and Measurement

Clamps and Vises

Clamps

Clamp Types

Vises

Vise Types

Adhesives and Fasteners

Adhesives

Tapes Glues Specialty Glue

Fasteners

Rivets and Grommets Screws Nuts Washers

Measurement

Dimensional

Angular Linear Precision Linear

Inspection

Multimeter Temperature

4. The Electronics Workbench

Soldering Irons and Tip Types

Soldering Iron Types

Fixed-Temperature Type Adjustable Type

Soldering Iron Tips

Tip Types

Project: Solder Holder and Iron Stand

Materials Procedure

Solder and Flux

Solder Flux Project: Two-Ingredient Soldering Flux

Materials Procedure

Through-Hole Soldering

Identifying Poor Through-Hole Solder Joints Soldering Technique

Materials Proper Through-Hole Soldering

Project: Simple Constant-Current LED Tester

Materials Procedure

Surface-Mount Soldering

Identifying Poor SMD Solder Joints Hand-Soldering SMDs

Materials Single-Iron Technique: 0805 Package Single-Iron Technique: SOIC Package Single-Iron Technique: DFN Package Dual-Iron Technique

Reflow Soldering SMD Components

Reflow Soldering Equipment Materials Reflow Soldering Process

Project: Skillet Reflow

Materials Procedure

Desoldering and Rework

Desoldering Tools Project: Inexpensive Hot-Air Desoldering/Rework Tool

Materials Procedure

5. Playing with Electronics

Facilitating Design

Finding Parts and Understanding Datasheets

Datasheet Sections

Computer-Based Circuit Design Working with EAGLE Libraries

Eagle Library Components

Project: Creating a Custom Library in EAGLE

Create the Device Create the Symbol Create the Device

Schematic Layout with EAGLE

Schematic Layout Tools

Project: Creating a Schematic in EAGLE Board Design with EAGLE

Board Design Tools

Project: Creating a Board Layout in EAGLE

Soft Circuits

Prepairing Your Components

Battery Holder Buttons Capacitors Resistors LEDs Transistors ICs

Sewing and Knots

Starting the Stitch Sewing Connecting Legs and Finishing Stitches

Project: The Static Sticky

Materials Procedure

Making Circuit Boards

Generating CAM Files Within EAGLE Professional Manufacturing Project: Toner-Transfer Circuit Board

Materials Procedure

Working with Microcontrollers

Microcontroller Fundamentals Analog and Digital Input Communications

Serial Communication 1-Wire I2C Serial Peripheral Interface

Interfacing with Hardware

Motor Types Driving Motors

The Arduino Development Platform

Prototype Arduino Arduino Shields

Project: Arduino RFID Power Control

Materials Procedure

6. 2D Design and the Laser Engraver

Facilitating Design by Using 2D CAD

The 2D Design Environment

Drawing Tools Workspace and Object Manipulation Tools Commands and Hot-Keys

Joints Project: Creating a Default Template

Procedure

Laser Fundamentals

About the Laser

Choosing the Right Laser Material Types

Lens Types and Focusing

Lens Types Focusing

The Print Driver

General Settings Engraving Settings Cut Settings

Project: Creating Presets for Your Machine

Machine Mechanics and Operation

The Axis Mechanics The Exhaust System Air Assist Engraving

Engravable Materials Stamps

Cutting

Cutting Thick Material

Machine Operation Project: Project Box

Materials Procedure

7. 3D Design and the 3D Printer

Facilitating Design Using 3D Computer-Assisted Design Software

The 3D Environment

3D Design Starts with 2D 3D Drawing Tools

Project: 123D Design for 3D Design

Materials Designing the Spool Structure Designing the Spool Mount Designing the Spool Feet Making the Filament Spool and Holder

CNC Fundamentals

CNC Hardware

Stepper Motors Drive Mechanisms Linear Guides

Computer-Aided Manufacturing and G-Code Generation

CAM Software G-Code Generator G-Code

The Controller

Controller Operations Stepper Drivers Endstops

Project: Mechanical Centering, Alignment, and Calibration

Materials Center Each Axis Determining Alignment Determining Calibration

3D Printing

Extruder Mechanics

The Drive Mechanism The Feed Mechanism The Heated-Barrel Assembly

Material Types

ABS PLA PVA PC Wood Frosting

The Build Platform

Platform Design Build Platform Materials and Coatings

Project: Bolt Hobbing

Materials Making a Hobbed Bolt Using a Lathe Making a Hobbed Bolt Using a Drillpress

8. Learning in a Makerspace

Makerspace Education

Achieving “STEM” Focus What About Art?

Makerspace Science

Lab #1: Making a Lemon Battery

Overview Materials Setup Investigation

Lab #2: Making a Solar Cell

Overview Materials Setup Procedure Investigation

Lab #3: Making a Microscope

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Makerspace Technology

Lab #4: Making a Water Rocket and Launcher

Overview Materials Making the Launcher Making the Nozzle, Fins, and Nosecone Procedure

Lab #5: Making a 3D Printed Robot

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Lab #6: Making a Brushless DC Motor

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Makerspace Engineering

Lab #7: Making a Sail Car

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Lab #8: Making a Wind Turbine

Overview Materials Making the Blade Hub Making the Tower Making the Blades Investigation

Lab #9: Making a Hot-Air Balloon

Overview Materials Making the Balloon Launcher Making the Balloon Investigation

Makerspace Art

Lab #10: Making a Silhouette

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Lab #11: Making a Mold and Casting a Part

Overview Materials Procedure

Lab #12: Making a Printing Press

Overview Materials Making the Stamp Making the Press

Makerspace Math

Lab #13: Making Plane Shapes

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Lab #14: Making a Pythagorean Calculator

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

Lab #15: Making a Parabolic Focuser

Overview Materials Setup Procedure

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