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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
Index
About the Author
Copyright
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