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LPKF Protomat PCB Milling Machine

2017-07-03T01:43:58Z

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{{Template:EquipmentPage
|owner=PS:One
|model=LPKF Protomat 91S
|serial=
|arrived=2016
|doesitwork=?
|contact=Anna Yu
|where=Electronics Lab
|certification=yes
|hackable=no
|value=$400
|image=Protomat95s.jpg
|hostarea=Electronics
}} 

== Overview ==
This device is a CNC router, specifically meant for the creation of custom PCBs. Due to the very proprietary and tightly woven nature of the software designed for this machine, it's place in the space is currently up for discussion.

Current interface is a RS-232C serial.

== Documents ==
Manual: http://www.lpkfusa.com/downloads/support/docs/man_95s.pdf 
Software: BoardMaster 3.0 
Download: http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/files/software/BoardMaster%203.0.143.zip 
Manual: http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/files/manuals/BoardMaster%203.0-e-1-0.pdf 
Additional HowTos: http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/product/Product.aspx?pid=141&cid=53 
Registration Details: ???

== Alterations/TODOs ==
* Investigate if local pc even has serial ports. Possibly request serial->usb adapter.
* Attempt to install/run/fabricate with original software.
* Investigate electronics replacement with arduino/ramps shield or similar.
* Investigate original software's import/export functionality.
* Create simple enclosure /w vacuum, for working with glass fiber materials.

Update from July 2nd, 2017:
I was able to get the machine running. I installed Windows XP on VirtualBox in order to get Boardmaster running. Other than that, one must set up VirtualBox to allow communication between the Physical serial port and the emulated one, making sure to set FIFO correctly and the baud rate. When you install BoardMaster, it has a long list of devices it can use, the correct one 'ProtoMat 91s' is a few pages past the first page of these devices. Once that is done, I followed these steps:

1. Turn off ProtoMat and the physical computer.

2. Turn on Protomat

3. Turn on physical computer

4. Boot up Windows XP on VIrtualBox from an off state.

5. In BoardMaster, go to Configuration -> Settings, the click 'Unlock', then 'Initialize'

6. Load up a testing design (there are a few preinstalled)

7. Select a layer, press +All to add all cuts to the queue, the hit 'Start'.

Caveats:

- The bits I got from Inventables are too short to work correctly with the machine in it's intended configuration. It looks like the correct size (length?) of the bits is 36mm

- This causes most of what you are getting out of this machine (highly reliable depth cutting) to not really work, as one has to adjust the depth by hand on each bit change (and there are lots of bit changes), and most likely is not good for the bits

i3 Detroit has more info about correct operation here: https://www.i3detroit.org/wiki/PCB_Mill as well as a proof-of-concept for open-source control of the machine.

At this point I think the next step may be to get some of the correctly sized bits and work from there, attempting to do another test cut.
[[Category:Electronics Equipment]]

LPKF Protomat PCB Milling Machine

2017-07-03T01:43:27Z

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{{Template:EquipmentPage
|owner=PS:One
|model=LPKF Protomat 91S
|serial=
|arrived=2016
|doesitwork=?
|contact=Anna Yu
|where=Electronics Lab
|certification=yes
|hackable=no
|value=$400
|image=Protomat95s.jpg
|hostarea=Electronics
}} 

== Overview ==
This device is a CNC router, specifically meant for the creation of custom PCBs. Due to the very proprietary and tightly woven nature of the software designed for this machine, it's place in the space is currently up for discussion.

Current interface is a RS-232C serial.

== Documents ==
Manual: http://www.lpkfusa.com/downloads/support/docs/man_95s.pdf 
Software: BoardMaster 3.0 
Download: http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/files/software/BoardMaster%203.0.143.zip 
Manual: http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/files/manuals/BoardMaster%203.0-e-1-0.pdf 
Additional HowTos: http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/product/Product.aspx?pid=141&cid=53 
Registration Details: ???

== Alterations/TODOs ==
* Investigate if local pc even has serial ports. Possibly request serial->usb adapter.
* Attempt to install/run/fabricate with original software.
* Investigate electronics replacement with arduino/ramps shield or similar.
* Investigate original software's import/export functionality.
* Create simple enclosure /w vacuum, for working with glass fiber materials.

Update from July 2nd, 2017:
I was able to get the machine running. I installed Windows XP on VirtualBox in order to get Boardmaster running. Other than that, one must set up VirtualBox to allow communication between the Physical serial port and the emulated one, making sure to set FIFO correctly and the baud rate. When you install BoardMaster, it has a long list of devices it can use, the correct one 'ProtoMat 91s' is a few pages past the first page of these devices. Once that is done, I followed these steps:
1. Turn off ProtoMat and the physical computer.
2. Turn on Protomat
3. Turn on physical computer
4. Boot up Windows XP on VIrtualBox from an off state.
5. In BoardMaster, go to Configuration -> Settings, the click 'Unlock', then 'Initialize'
6. Load up a testing design (there are a few preinstalled)
7. Select a layer, press +All to add all cuts to the queue, the hit 'Start'.

Caveats:
- The bits I got from Inventables are too short to work correctly with the machine in it's intended configuration. It looks like the correct size (length?) of the bits is 36mm
- This causes most of what you are getting out of this machine (highly reliable depth cutting) to not really work, as one has to adjust the depth by hand on each bit change (and there are lots of bit changes), and most likely is not good for the bits

i3 Detroit has more info about correct operation here: https://www.i3detroit.org/wiki/PCB_Mill as well as a proof-of-concept for open-source control of the machine.

At this point I think the next step may be to get some of the correctly sized bits and work from there, attempting to do another test cut.
[[Category:Electronics Equipment]]

Heat gun

2017-06-16T22:28:16Z

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|owner = Unknown
|hostarea = Electronics
|certification = no
|hackable = no
|model = PC1500HG
|serial = unknown
|arrived = unknown
|where = Electronics
|doesitwork = yes
|value = $30
|image = Heat_gun.JPG
}}

Heat gun

2017-06-16T22:27:39Z

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Heat gun

2017-06-16T22:26:44Z

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|owner = "Unknown"
|hostarea = "Electronics"
|certification = "no"
|hackable = "no"
|model = PC1500HG
|serial = unknown
|arrived = unknown
|where = Electronics
|doesitwork = "yes"
|contact = Link to user page of contact person
|value = $30
|image = "Heat_gun.JPG"
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Heat gun

2017-06-16T22:26:27Z

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Heat gun

2017-06-16T22:25:52Z

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2017-06-16T22:25:25Z

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2017-06-16T22:25:11Z

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2017-06-16T22:24:16Z

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Member Storage Registry

2017-05-09T05:48:37Z

Hugs: Claimed a locker

Full Members are allowed storage space, and may claim an unoccupied, unclaimed member storage locker or member storage shelf. A locker or shelf could be empty but still be claimed/occupied. Label your shelf or locker adequately.

If you find something on this page that seems inaccurate, Please contact the affected member or the General Area Host. Please do not edit other members' entries.

'''You should use the same name here that you have listed on [https://members.pumpingstationone.org the members site] so that we can verify your membership status. This will help you avoid your storage space getting ticketed and you having to do something about it later.'''

== Catwalk Shelf Registry ==

On the catwalk, numbering starts with the upper left shelf and goes down, then across. The top row is ignored because the opening is too obstructed to be used.

{|Class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="td { border: 1px solid #000000}"
|-
! Shelf No. !! Member Name
|-
| C1 || Ron Olson
|-
| C2 || Jennie P.
|-
| C3 || Mark
|-
| C4 || [[User:Wessing|Erik Wessing]]
|-
| C5 || Sam Paris
|-
| C6 || [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/User:Ad9581 Arturo Duarte]
|-
| C7 || Will McShane
|-
| C8 || Glenn Powers
|-
| C9 || Lyn Cole
|-
| C10 || Aushra Abouzeid
|-
| C11 || Ryan Pierce
|-
| C12 || Hilary Lee
|-
| C13 || Bo Driscoll (Michael Driscoll)
|-
| C14 || Jeff Kantarek
|-
| C15 || Ananda Stevens
|-
| C16 || Casey Olson
|-
| C17 || Shawn Blaszak
|-
| C18 || Tyler Tveiten
|-
| C19 || [[User:Bioguy|Bioguy]]
|-
| C20 || [[User:Jason|Jason Shanfield]]
|-
| C21 || Ed Bennett
|-
| C22 || Anna Yu
|-
| C23 || Rhonda Jackson (and "PAPER FOR MEMBERS")
|-
| C24 || Dean Anderson
|-
| C25 || Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)
|-
| C26 || Justin McNally
|-
| C27 || Bart Dring
|-
| C28 || Dan Locks
|-
| C29 || [[user:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
|-
| C30 || Burton Kent
|-
| C31 || Jared K
|-
| C32 || [[User:Davidfell|David Fell]]
|-
| C33 || Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
| C34 || Jesse Seay
|-
| C35 || Ray Doeksen
|-
| C36 || Adrianna
|-
| C37 || Daniel Conrad
|-
| C38 || Peter Borah
|-
| C39 || Patrick Callahan
|-
| C40 || [[User:Hef|Hef]]
|-
| C41 || [[User:kuroishi|Doorman Dave]]
|-
| C42 || [[User:Negativek|Everett Wilson]]
|-
| C43 || Sevin Straus
|-
| C44 || Simon Pyle
|-
| C45 || Eric Stein
|-
| C46 || Bryanna Denney
|-
| C47 || Peter Antor
|-
| C48 || Michael Skilton
|-
| C49 || Matt Triano
|-
| C50 || Steve Farkas
|-
| C51 || [[user:knitmeapony|Laurie]]
|-
| C52 || Gerald
|-
| C53 || Matt Meshulam
|-
| C54 || [[user:Carlfk|Carl Karsten]]
|-
| C55 || Andrew Camardella
|-
| C56 || Mohamed Dardiri
|-
| C57 || Daniel Baltudis
|-
| C58 || [[User:Skm|Sheila Miguez]]
|-
| C59 || Brian Chojnowski
|-
| C60 || Brian Cuocci
|-
| C61 || Shae (Shawn Kurko)
|-
| C62 || Ron Bean
|-
| C63 || Zlatan Klebic
|-
| C64 || [[User:justin|Justin T. Conroy]]
|-
| C65 || Alejandro Drexler
|-
| C66 || Eddie Muela
|}

== Top Catwalk Shelf ==
These shelves are difficult to impossible to reach, but adventurous people store things there anyway. Here's their status, lettered left to right:
{|Class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="td { border: 1px solid #000000}"
|-
! Column !! Member Name
|-
| A || (unlabeled)
|-
| B || Ian Monroe
|-
| C || (unlabeled)
|-
| D || (unlabeled)
|-
| E || "Jeremy"
|-
| F || Tony Phelps and Tim Foley
|-
| G || (unlabeled)
|-
| H || (unlabeled)
|-
| I || Randy C (empty)
|-
| J || (unlabeled)
|-
| K || (unlabeled)
|}

== General Work Area Shelves ==
In the general area, numbering starts with the upper left shelf and goes down, then across.

{|Class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="td { border: 1px solid #000000}"
|-
! Shelf No. !! Member Name
|-
| G1 || General Area Host Storage
|-
| G2 || [unoccupied]
|-
| G3 || [unoccupied]
|-
| G4 || Ashley Borg
|-
| G5 || [unoccupied]
|-
| G6 || [unoccupied]
|-
| G7 || [[User:Mkeith|Matt Keith]]
|-
| G8 || [[User:andrewvaughan|Andrew Vaughan]]
|-
| G9 || [unoccupied]
|-
| G10 || Sky Nova (Possibly temp)
|}

== Locker Registry ==

Again, numbering starts with the upper left locker and goes down, then across.

{|Class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="td { border: 1px solid #000000}"
|-
! Locker No. !! Member Name or (apparent contents)
|-
| L1 || Tool Cage Re-supply
|-
| L2 || Joseph W Juhnke
|-
| L3 ||
|-
| L4 || Dan Thomson
|-
| L5 || Jonathan Bisson
|-
| L6 || Abel Greenwald
|-
| L7 || Joseph Carrington (Squaresville)
|-
| L8 || Saul Weiner
|-
| L9 || Elizabeth Arundel (Anne)
|-
| L10 || Zach Ferraro
|-
| L11 || Kushal Som
|-
| L12 || [unoccupied]
|-
| L13 || Erik Funkhouser
|-
| L14 || Andy Larkin
|-
| L15 || Eric Beauchamp
|-
| L16 || [[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|-
| L17 || John Stoner
|-
| L18 || Jeff Paules
|-
| L19 || Glenn Trussell
|-
| L20 || Terri Pittman
|-
| L21 || Jonny Panic
|-
| L22 || [unoccupied]
|-
| L23 || John Farmer
|-
| L24 || Heather Blankenship
|-
| L25 || Dubi Kaufman
|-
| L26 || Derek Bever
|-
| L27 || [unoccupied]
|-
| L28 || Anthony Claypool
|-
| L29 || Mohamed
|-
| L30 || Nem Simeunovic
|-
| L31 || (Magazines)
|-
| L32 || Andy Muhic
|-
| L33 || [unoccupied]
|}

[[Category:Registry]]