Making 101s and Workshops

This two hour hands-on training covers basic operations of the Ultimaker S5 in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. Designs and fabrication materials (2.85mm PLA filament) are provided. Use your own 3D model (*.slt). Bring your laptop and have UltiMaker Cura installed (free software link on Canvas).

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This two hour hands-on training  covers basic operations of the Bambu 3D Printers in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. The prerequisite for this training is the 3D Printing Ultimaker 101 training listed above. Please do not register for this training prior to completing that training.

Designs and fabrication materials are provided at no cost. Bring your laptop, and install Bambu Studio (free software link on canvas).

This one and a half hour hands-on training covers basic operations of the Form Labs 3 and Form Labs 3L Resin Printers in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. Designs and fabrication materials (Clear V4 Resin) are provided at no cost.  Bring your laptop, and install Preform (free software link on Canvas).

This two-hour training utilizes the Melco embroidery machines in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. Use our fabric samples and choose from the embroidery designs provided on site. Completion counts as hands-on training for the Melco embroidery machines.

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This two-hour training covers operation of the Universal laser cutters in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. Designs and fabrication materials are provided for participants to test creation steps. Completion counts as hands-on training for the Universal laser cutters.

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This two hour hands-on training covers basic operations of the Juki Lockstitch, Coverstitch, and Serger sewing equipment and Hi-Steam gravity feed iron in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. Fabric samples and thread are provided. Completion counts as hands-on training for the Juki Industrial Sewing equipment.

This two hour hands-on training covers basic operations of the Soldering, Power Supply, Oscilloscope, and Waveform Generator in the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Makerspace. Materials are provided, for testing and demonstrating functions of the equipment.

This hour and a half long training is a hands-on learning experience that covers the basics of using various hand tools  in the Wood Shop. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge in working with a range of tools including drill, driver, chisels, saws, plunge router, jig saw, impact driver, brad nailer, crown stapler, circular saw, track saw, orbital sander and sandpaper grits.

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This two-hour training introduces the woodworking capabilities of the Wood Shop. Cut and finish a piece of poplar (7.5” x 12.5” x .75”), learning the basic skills for milling wood. Includes hands-on training for:

• the jointer
• planer
• miter saw
• drum sander.

Completion counts as hands-on training for that equipment.

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This two-hour training introduces more woodworking capabilities of the Wood Shop. Includes hands-on training for:

• bandsaw
• table saw
• drill press.

Completion counts as hands-on training for that equipment.

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This two-hour training covers preliminary training and an introduction to the metalworking capabilities of the Metal Shop. Learn to cut, bend, and weld sheet metal into a metal box. Includes hands-on training for:

• baileigh shear
• brake press
• spot welder

Completion counts as hands-on training for that equipment.

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This hour and half long training is part two of the hands-on training for the Metal Shop. Includes hands-on training for:

• horizontal bandsaw
• iron worker
• drill press

Completion counts as hands-on training for that equipment.

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This hour and a half long training provides an introduction to wood lathes in the Wood Shop. Learn how the wood lathe functions and get a feel for operating the equipment. We’ll cover some safe handling with various tool types and machine controls.  Watch a brief demo on correct usage and then get the opportunity to try it yourself.  You will have almost an hour of time to practice the skills shown and discussed and ask questions with a Shop Supervisor.

Training counts as Spindle Turning. After completion you may register for the Bowl Turning Workshop.

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This 2 – 2.5 hour workshop is an additional hands-on learning experience with our Wood Lathe machines to turn a bowl. Users must have completed the Wood Lathe 101 before registering for this workshop.

We will discuss glue-ups, face plates, and wood preparations; before you work on creating a small Poplar bowl from our training supplies.

We will also demo and discuss sanding procedures, staining & finishing.

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This two hour training is a hands-on learning experience with our Kent CNC Mill machines.  Completing Hands-on training will likely require multiple sessions; but we encourage everyone to try it out!

During this introduction we will discuss safety guidelines and safe handling procedures for types of tooling, loading/unloading tools, setting Datum information, and creating a basic facing operation with the DRO control panel.

You will need to sign up for Mill Training 102 to complete the hands-on training and take a “proficiency test” to become certified to operate the machine.

This two hour workshop is a hands-on learning experience with our Kent CNC Mill machines.  Continuing from a previous introduction/training session.

If you’re looking to start Mill training; please sign up for Mill Training 101.

The end of Hands-on training will have a “proficiency test” so you can show the skills you’ve learned.  You will face training materials, use the DRO panel to program tool paths, pockets, and hole patterns based off a provided schematic.  This test is not graded for points and may be attempted multiple times so each user can get the practice required to successfully use the equipment after training. Once shop supervisors give approval you will receive your hands-on training badge stamp.

This three hour workshop is a hands-on learning experience with our Clausing Metal Lathe machines.  Completing Hands-on training will likely require multiple sessions; but we encourage everyone to try it out!

We will discuss safety guidelines and safe handling procedures for turning, boring, drilling, and tapping.

The end of Hands-on training will have a “proficiency test” so you can show the skills you’ve learned.  Reducing the outer diameter of an Aluminum Rod, cutting a thread, drilling, and boring out the center; and then parting off the test piece.  This test is not graded for points and may be attempted multiple times so each user can get the practice required for use after training completion. Once shop supervisors give approval you will receive hands-on training badge stamp.

This one hour and fifteen minute workshop covers basic camera settings for photography. Learn about the exposure triangle of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and basics about focus, depth of field, white balance, and lenses. Join us in the Digital Media Studio and bring your own camera if you have one to learn what the buttons mean.

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This one hour and fifteen workshop covers the basics of video podcasting. Learn the studio equipment, recording techniques, doing a test podcast, and simple editing in the Digital Media Studio.

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This two hour workshop dives into video production and post-production. Learn basic camera operations in the large studio with the URSA broadcast cameras and record a short video. Then try some basic video editing techniques using Davinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design. Elevate your video skills during this hands-on workshop in the Digital Media Studio.

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This workshop provides hands-on training with virtual and augmented reality resources in the Digital Modeling and Visualization Lab. Learn how to use immersive digital environments with your projects and programs.

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Make a lasting impression in the Letterpress Lab! Join printmaking faculty Raluca Iancu in a three-hour workshop where you will learn the basics setting type and letterpress printing to make your very own letterpress poster, free of cost. This workshop will count towards your hands-on training for this space. Come prepared with a word or a sentence that you would like to print. Once you complete the training, you may come in during open studio hours to work on independent projects. If you have any questions, email Raluca: riancu@iastate.edu

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