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==Assets==
==Assets==
Lets pick out a list of 'essential' tools in each category.  The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab Fab Lab] might be a good starting point for this.  For those that are prohibitively expensive, lets choose the ACTUAL tool we ACTUALLY want to buy and post a kickstarter campaign for it.
Lets pick out a list of 'essential' tools in each category.  The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab Fab Lab] might be a good starting point for this.  For those that are prohibitively expensive, lets choose the ACTUAL tool we ACTUALLY want to buy and post a kickstarter campaign for it. For cheaper tools [[Local_Resources#Auctions | Auctions]], [http://www.craigslist.com Craigslist] and [[Cheap Chinese Tools]] are probably the way to go to start.


For cheaper tools [[Local_Resources#Auctions | Auctions]], [http://www.craigslist.com Craigslist] and [[Cheap Chinese Tools]] are probably the way to go to start.
*Embedded Circuit Design/Electronics Lab Tools
*[[Laser Cutter]] Success!
*[[CNC | CNC Router]] We might be able to do some fun stuff with laser in meantime (maybe 3/4" mdf?)
* CNC Milling Machine -we can CNC our Mini Mill!
* CNC Lathe -we're borrowing one of Corey's and we can CNC our 7x10!
* Lathe - We have 3 at this point, but someone suggests Harrison Alpha Model
* Plasma Cutter --> http://www.plasmacam.com/products-index.php
* Waterjet Cutter - Omax? 
* 3D Scanner - Nextgen?
* Pick and Place - APS?
* Drill Press - we have 2, but presumably a better one
* Circular Saw - We're eyeing a [http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=sliding+compound+miter+saw&um=1&hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=770&bih=588&ie=UTF-8&cid=7814405329451054227&sa=X&ei=x_bITZquCKn20gHd34jcCA&ved=0CJYBEPMCMAI Hitachi C8FSHE 8-1/2]
* Table Saw - we get a [http://www.good360.org/productdetails.aspx?ItemNumber=150649 ryobi] from home depot for free!
* Air Compressor - we have a cheap Ace Hardware version, but its a little rough
* Band Saw - We have the Harbor Freight model, but its a little rough..
*Air filtration - for wood projects and routers, etc. Can we


Some ideas:
=Software=
*Leasing looks to be impossibly for a business less than 2 years old. It may be possible to borrow against a single member's credit. Any takers?
When purchasing we do not want non commercial versions of software as a rule
*Corporate donations and sponsorships
*Matlab - 1 license 2k at mathworks
*Kickstarter and other microlending sites have proven to work for us
*Corel draw 399 at corel
*Illustrator 600 on adobe or cs5 premium design on techsoup (mac) $55 esd
*(OR) CS5 Design (inc photoshop extended, flash catalyst and professional) for 170(mac) on techsoup
*Eagle standard (4x6) $750, pro $1500
*Or Alibre? something else?
*Mach CNC control software - $175 + $50
*Autocad 2012 w subscription $4425, w/o $3995 download only on autodesk - 2011 mac $? on techsoup
*Autocad inventor only in packages now.. (windows) $? on techsoup
*flickr pro accounts $6 on techsoup


==Essential Tools==
==Research facts==
*Embedded Circuit Design/Electronics Lab Tools
*corel we dont want educator (non commercial only)
*[[CNC]]
*adobe we can't as we're not an accredited school
*[[Laser Cutter]]
*adobe esd means download only
* Lathe - Harrison Alpha Model
*eagle nonprofit is non commercial
* Pick and Place - APS?
* Plasma Cutter and Router --> http://www.plasmacam.com/products-index.php
* 3D Scanner - Nextgen?
* Waterjet Cutter - Omax? 
* Shopvac
* Drill Press
* Circular Saw
* Table Saw
* Air Compressor
* Band Saw
* CNC Milling Machine

Revision as of 08:34, 10 May 2011

The Wishlist is an area to add specific tool and material requests. Tools donated or acquired by HeatSync Labs can be found on the Library page.

Assets

Lets pick out a list of 'essential' tools in each category. The Fab Lab might be a good starting point for this. For those that are prohibitively expensive, lets choose the ACTUAL tool we ACTUALLY want to buy and post a kickstarter campaign for it. For cheaper tools Auctions, Craigslist and Cheap Chinese Tools are probably the way to go to start.

  • Embedded Circuit Design/Electronics Lab Tools
  • Laser Cutter Success!
  • CNC Router We might be able to do some fun stuff with laser in meantime (maybe 3/4" mdf?)
  • CNC Milling Machine -we can CNC our Mini Mill!
  • CNC Lathe -we're borrowing one of Corey's and we can CNC our 7x10!
  • Lathe - We have 3 at this point, but someone suggests Harrison Alpha Model
  • Plasma Cutter --> http://www.plasmacam.com/products-index.php
  • Waterjet Cutter - Omax?
  • 3D Scanner - Nextgen?
  • Pick and Place - APS?
  • Drill Press - we have 2, but presumably a better one
  • Circular Saw - We're eyeing a Hitachi C8FSHE 8-1/2
  • Table Saw - we get a ryobi from home depot for free!
  • Air Compressor - we have a cheap Ace Hardware version, but its a little rough
  • Band Saw - We have the Harbor Freight model, but its a little rough..
  • Air filtration - for wood projects and routers, etc. Can we

Software

When purchasing we do not want non commercial versions of software as a rule

  • Matlab - 1 license 2k at mathworks
  • Corel draw 399 at corel
  • Illustrator 600 on adobe or cs5 premium design on techsoup (mac) $55 esd
  • (OR) CS5 Design (inc photoshop extended, flash catalyst and professional) for 170(mac) on techsoup
  • Eagle standard (4x6) $750, pro $1500
  • Or Alibre? something else?
  • Mach CNC control software - $175 + $50
  • Autocad 2012 w subscription $4425, w/o $3995 download only on autodesk - 2011 mac $? on techsoup
  • Autocad inventor only in packages now.. (windows) $? on techsoup
  • flickr pro accounts $6 on techsoup

Research facts

  • corel we dont want educator (non commercial only)
  • adobe we can't as we're not an accredited school
  • adobe esd means download only
  • eagle nonprofit is non commercial
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