Anna: /* List of Currently Certified Users */

== Rockwell Bandsaw ==

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|owner = Ed Bennett
|serial = NAN
|certification = YES
|hackable = NO
|model = Rockwell 14 inch bandsaw
|arrived = 1-19-13
|doesitwork = WORKING
|contact = ed@KineticsAndElectronics.com
|where = Woodshop
|value = 400
}}
'''This tool requires certification for use.'''
== List of Currently Certified Users ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
|-
|Anna Yu
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Jay Hopkins
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Tucker Tomlinson
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Tim Saylor
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Mike Warot
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Colin Parsons
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Justin Miles
|Anna Yu
|-
|Max Stahl
|Anna Yu
|-
|Cody Greene
|Anna Yu
|-
|Zac Mitton
|Anna Yu
|-
|Stephan Kulov
|Anna Yu

[[Category:Woodworking]]
[[Category:Metalworking]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Photographs Needed]]

Electronics/Mechatronics Lab

2013-02-03T01:30:17Z

Anna:

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| areaname = Electronics/ Mechatronics
| hostedsince = 2012
| location = upstairs and to your right, when entering from the front door
| toolcategory = [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment]]
| hostname = Anna Yu
| hostphone =
| hostemail = annotatehere@gmail.com
| hostother =
| hosthours = Tuesdays 8:00PM-11:00PM
| hostcerts = none
}}

===Area Rules===

<ol>
<li>There are equipment such as soldering irons, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies available for use in the lab. Anyone using equipment or materials in the lab must put things back where they got them from. Since the electronics lab is a share space and maintained by volunteered efforts, we are all asked to contribute in keeping it organized and clean. Tools are located in red bins under the middle counter or smaller bins on and under the left most counter. Everything is labelled for the most part to make it easy to find and put things away.</li>
<li>Components and hardware are provided for use in the Electronics/ Mechatronics Lab. The components and hardware are organized by sections, please refer to the labels on the counter and the bins. The material provided in the space is not meant for someone to build their projects out of entirely. Individuals are expected to bring their own components and hardware. The components provided are available if you are needing parts that you don't have. There is a discretionary donation for use of the PS1 components. $1-$5 for components depending on how much they cost retail. The donation box on far left side. The space does not have a budget to provided materials freely, so if you would like a functional and stocked lab, please donate to keep it going.</li>
<li>If you use any components in the space and you see that the parts are getting low, please write down the parts on the clipboard hanging by the first workbench. Restocking of materials will be done based on this list.</li>
<li>Please don't leave your projects in Electronics/ Mechatronics Lab. Right now we're out of space! If you have a locker, please store your projects there. If not, please take them home with you. If you have on-going long term projects please contact the Area Host about leaving your stuff out.</li>
<li>Respect all the tools - We have expensive, precision equipment. If you break it, no one will be able to use it, and who knows if we'll get another one. If you don't know how to use a tool, ask someone who does, or contact the Area Host!</li>
<li>If something breaks, put a note on it and contact the Area Host, don't just leave it for the next person to find.</li>
<li>Donations of parts, components, hardware, and tools can be made to the Electronics/ Mechatronics Lab, please contact the Area Host before dropping off your stuff at the spaces. Please keep in mind that donations of anything must be use to the lab, not broken and way obsolete parts.</li>
<li>Please throw away your food waste and and garbage on the tables.You are asked to leave the space in better condition than when you came in.</li>
<li>Make awesome things!</li>
</ol>

===Events in the Electronics/ Mechatronics Lab===
<ol>
<li>If you would like to reserve the Electronics/ Mechatronics lab for an event or class, please make your reservation on the Electronics Lab Reservation Calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=hkgq1nkid9up5e4oe9uacqdlic@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago). Please refer to the New Events page on how to do this (http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/New_events). Please make your reservations a least a day in advance. Also If you just want to see what's happening in the Electronics/ Mechatronics Lab you can check the calendar.</li>
<li>Although usage of the space while an event is held is permitted, we want to make sure that everyone is mindful and respectful of the event while it is progress.</li>
<li>Individuals hosting an event must clean and tidy the space after their event.</li>
</ol>

===Project Storage===

<ol>
<li>Projects cannot be left in the shop. (If you absolutely MUST leave it there, please contact the Area Host and make sure it is alright first.)</li>
<li>If a project is left in the shop for more than 7 days, the project will be considered abandoned and be made available to the membership as scrap, or thrown away.</li>
</ol>
For best results, have all the materials on hand when you start a project and set aside time to finish it quickly so we don't have projects laying all over the shop, half done, for months.

===Safety===

'''Electrical Hazards'''

Electricity carries two main dangers: Shock and Fire.

'''Causes of Electrical Fire'''

Fire can be caused by:
• overloaded wiring, as in the case of a too-small extension cord overheating from excessive load. If in designing a circuit, you are unsure of the proper wire diameter to use for a given amperage load.

• dirty, loose, or undersized connectors carrying heavy current

• arcing when an electrical supply is partially short circuited

• insulation breakdown from excessive voltage (dielectric puncture)

• component failure due to parts being operated outside of their capabilities

• All of these issues are matters of technique.

'''Possible Effects of Electric Shock'''

• Electric shock can stop your heart if the current path from the hot conductor to the ground conductor crosses your chest.

• If sufficient current flows through body tissue, it will heat very rapidly, causing internal and external burn.

• The powerful stimulation of muscles by shock produces sudden, uncontrolled, and forceful body movements which can cause you to hit yourself, hit someone else, throw any objects which may be in your hand, or fall down and hit your head. It can also cause your grip to latch on the wire which is delivering the shock. This means you can't let go of the wire. If someone is unfortunate enough to get into this situation, either a bystander will have to shut of the power or try to use a non-metallic object (like a broom handle) to knock the person's hand off the wire. The strength and speed of the muscle action is almost superhuman. It is also uniquely painful.

'''Things You Should and Should Not Do to Avoid Electric Shock'''

• Always cover your 110 Volt power connections. Use wire-nuts or electrical tape, not masking tape or Scotch™ tape.

• Disconnect the power before opening an electrical chassis

• When working on circuits operating above 50 volts, keep one hand in your pocket. This reduces the chance of an accidental electrical pathway being formed across your heart.

• Know where the disconnect or power plug is for your piece.

• Don't use power cords as a “handle” to pick up things.

• Use insulated tools when working with electricity. (Almost all of our tools have insulated handles).

• Don't put your hands into circuitry if you can't see what you're doing (e.g. in the dark).

• Keep water and other liquids out of your work area. Don't try to use electricity in wet locations.

• Don't allow yourself to become grounded (e.g. by touching metal fixtures) while handling potentials above 50 volts.

• Before you power up your circuit for the first time, have your instructor check it.

• Consumer grade 2-conductor extension cords are not to be brought into the lab. Don't overload extension cords. Use good quality 3-prong cords only.

===Tools Available===

All equipment in the workshop has been tagged [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment]].

===Using the tools===

If it belongs to PS:One, please be nice to the tools. If they belong to a member who is awesome enough to loan us their personal gear, make sure you treat it extra nice and also, get their permission first.

[[Category:Hosted Areas]]

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Anna:

New events

2013-02-01T21:04:17Z

Anna: /* Write up a class description: */

So, you want to start a class / workshop / event? Bully for you, you're thinking like a do-ocrat! Here's what you should probably do and think about next:

== Initial Steps ==
*First, gauge interest in your class (mailing list, IRC, or just shouting ideas during a meeting are all good methods), you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up, to make it worth your time -- more about this
**Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you.
*Come up with a funny name.
**This can't be stressed enough. A funny name can be the difference between one attendee and a room of attendees.

== Establish a Date ==
*Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar.
**Ask info@pumpingstationone.org to grant you read/write access to the calendar.
**Warning! Don't try to ask the mailing list for a date that "works for everyone" down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision.
**Pick a day at least two (or more) weeks in the future so you can generate interest and people can plan to attend.
**Remember, PS1 is now large enough that several events can take place at the same time.

== Cost ==
**This is a touchy subject, but don't be afraid to charge money for your efforts. Talk to people on the board if you're in doubt.
**If you're going to charge money for your class, a few things to keep in mind:
***PS1 should get a cut of the profits (unless you're charging only for supplies). This helps pay for the rent.
***PS1 full members (not starving hackers) should get a discount (the discount comes out of PS1's share of the proceeds, not yours). The discount is usually in the $10 range, depending on the cost of each ticket, and how much of a cut PS1 is getting.
***PS1 has an eventbrite account, to handle payments and managing attendee numbers. Talk to the treasurer for getting your event on there.

== Write up a class description: ==
*Write something brief but flowery, and make sure to include the following things at the bottom of your post (seriously, use this exact format or you're going to get a lot of dumb questions from people who can't read anything not in bullet points):
***Who: who the class is intended for (the public, members only, beginners, intermediate, etc)
***Cost (if it's free, say that it's free, or people will ask)
***Where it is: include ps1's address, which room, etc
***(If you are going to use the Electronics Lab for events, please also subscribe to the electronics lab calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=hkgq1nkid9up5e4oe9uacqdlic@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago). Duplicate your event from the PS1 calendar by clicking the duplicate button in the more action drop down to create a reservation of the Electronics lab, and set your duplicated event to the Electronics lab calendar.)
***When it is
***What you'll be teaching, what the event is about, etc
*Find an appropriate picture to go along with your description (because all blog posts must have pictures!)

== Draw attention to your class: ==
**In everyone's fantasy world, you just put something on the calendar and hundreds of people flood into PS1 to sit at rapt attention while you expound intelligently on [insert class subject here]. That can happen, but you need to do some marketing first.
**Post your class description to at the very, very least the following places (this is minimum effort):
***PS1-Public list
***PS1-Private list
***The calendar
***The Blog
**Other places you may want to consider:
***Other local hackerspaces' mailing lists (W88 and SSH for starters)
***Enthusiast mailing lists that talk about stuff you're interested in
***If your event is general interest enough, consider local event blogs like chicagoist and gapers block, or local specialty blogs
***The PS1 meetup group
***Make blog / similar blogs

== Create A Roster of Attendees ==

**You'll need to know how many people are coming
**You may want to send out waivers / any special instructions ahead of time
**Give your attendees a way of contacting you directly

**(using Eventbrite helps with all of these things)

== On the Day of Your Event ==

**Show up early to make sure everything is in order for your event. Only you know how long that will take.
**Make it easy for people to find you. Unlock the door, put up signs.
**Host your event! Share your enthusiasm for the subject!

==After the Event==
**Make sure your event doesn't leave a mess. Take down signs, and lock the door when you leave.
**Get feedback from your attendees: what did they get out of the event? What do they think should be done differently?

For assistance, contact [[User:Gtopham|Geoffrey Topham]]
[[category:Member Manual]]

New events

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Anna: /* Write up a class description: */

Facilities

2013-02-01T19:22:27Z

Anna: /* Electronics Lab */

This is where we list the facilities we have available, partially available, and expected.

==Computers==

===Main Room===

* Projector
* General work table space
* IT Server rack with server equipment available for experimentation and personal projects
* Food/drink concession with refrigerator, microwave, water heating pot, and inductive range
* Painting/craft area with available art supplies
* Sewing/fabric-craft area with available fabric, thread, sewing machine, sewing tools, and loom.
* Whiteboards
* Personal project storage cabinets for full members
* TARDIS

===Electronics/ Mechatronics Lab===

* Assorted electronic test equipment and power supplies
* Assorted component and hardware
* Soldering equipment and electrical wire/components
* Video projector
* White board
* Speakers

===Workshop===

* Assorted tools for woodworking, metalworking, and metal smelting/casting/blacksmithing
* Installation of venting for fumes to be completed soon.

===Loft===

* Couch and beanbag chair
* Carpeted
* Technical library
* Web kiosk and media PC

===Classroom===

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/5906426510/in/photostream Photo of the classroom]
* Classroom tables and chairs
* Projector
* Instructor's desk/podium and drop for connecting a presentation laptop to the projector

===Kitchen===

* Sink

===Bathroom===
Obvs.

===Front Lobby===
* Quiet area for occasional use (shared space with landlord)

===[[Media Box]]===
Will hold and play DVD backups, and music.

For music, we have MPD installed. You can install a client to control the music from your computer, or even your phone. See the [[Media Box|Main Article]] for more details.

===[[CD_Rip_Station|Batch CD Ripper]]===
Hardware to rip 200 CDs at a time (DVD support possible, but not presently planned). See [[rip-howto|here]] for the HOWTO.

Facilities

2013-02-01T19:22:27Z

Anna: /* Electronics Lab */