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Maker Lab

The Maker Lab is a common-use space whose objective is to make tangible ideas that require creating and building physical objects, with the appropriate safety measures, making use of the provided adapted tools and workstations.

This space includes several fixed and mobile workbenches, a variety of workshop tools (such as screwdrivers, pliers, files, saws…), electronic consumables and hardware (screws, nuts, cables, small electronic components, Arduinos…), specialized machinery (filament 3D printers, resin printers, and a CNC mill) and the necessary protective equipment for their use.

Access request

To have access to the Maker Lab, it is necessary to submit an access request accepting the conditions, which include compliance with the space’s coexistence rules and the safety measures indicated for each activity.

Rules

Coexistence rules

  1. It is necessary to join the Maker Lab Telegram group to facilitate coordination.
  2. Only authorized people may access the space. Authorized people can consult the full list through the Nextcloud folder.
  3. Materials and facilities must be used following the manufacturer’s safety instructions, the links in this wiki and the posters displayed in the workspace.
  4. Tools and consumable materials have an assigned, properly labeled place. After use, you must return them to their place.
  5. Tools are for exclusive use within the Maker Lab facilities. If there is a good reason to take any tool out, it must be reported in the corresponding Telegram thread.
  6. If damaged material is found, is out of place, or missing, it must be reported in the corresponding Telegram thread, with photos if relevant.
  7. Work surfaces should be kept clear as much as possible. Maker Lab users may be assigned a cubicle in the Projects Cabinet (cabinet nº 3) to leave their things.
  8. Prior reservation is required for tools classified as specialized machinery (3D printers, CNC, etc.) using the reservation application.
  9. When the Virtual Studio is reserved, it will not be possible to use tools that emit noise or vibrations, and the description of the Virtual Studio reservation should be consulted in case they have any special needs in this regard.
  10. If a significant revision of the coexistence rules is made, they must be re-accepted. All interested persons will be notified with sufficient advance notice.

(last update 15/02/2023)

Safety rules

  1. The Maker Lab has common-use safety glasses, workwear and safety gloves, as well as disposable gloves, hair protectors and disposable footwear.
  2. Regular users can request individual-use safety glasses, workwear or safety gloves by submitting the following form. This material must be stored in the Safety Cabinet (under the screen) properly labeled.
  3. Tools must be used following the manufacturer’s safety instructions, the links in this wiki and the posters displayed in the workspace.
  4. Tools classified as specialized machinery (3D printers, CNC, etc.) require specific authorization training before they can be used, due to their complexity of use and their safety rules. The list of people authorized to use these tools can be consulted by all persons with access through the Nextcloud folder.
  5. If a significant revision of the safety rules is made, they must be re-accepted.

(last update 15/02/2023)

Facilities and available material

Tools

Electronic consumables and hardware

  • Microcontrollers (For inventory reasons, it is necessary to notify via the Telegram group the use of these components)
    • 3 Particle Boron LTE
    • 5 ELEGOO UNO R3
    • 2 Arduino UNO
    • 2 BQ Zum BT-328
    • 2 Raspberry Pi Zero W
    • 1 Raspberry Pi4 and case
    • 1 Particle PHOTON 2020
  • Sensors and actuators for Arduino and other microcontrollers
    • LEDs of various types and lasers
    • Infrared sensors
    • Buttons and joysticks
    • Ultrasonic sensors
    • Speakers, microphones and buzzers
    • Potentiometers/regulators
    • Temperature and humidity sensors
    • Light sensors
    • Motor drivers
    • Other sensors of various types
  • Servos:
    • Tower pro micro servo 9G SG90
    • Tower pro SG-5010
    • PRO MG 995 DIGI HI-SPEED
    • Other loose servos of different types
  • Prototyping boards (protoboards)
  • Jumper wires with DuPont connectors of various types
  • Mini USB and micro USB cables
  • LCD Keypad shields and other display types
  • NFC readers for Arduino
  • Desktop NFC readers (USB)
  • 7-segment displays
  • Small assorted electronic components (LEDs, resistors, capacitors, sensors, relays, diodes, transistors…)
  • Various screws and fasteners
  • Cable ties

Specialized machinery

To use the following specialized machinery it is mandatory to undergo specific training for certification which must be requested through this form. In addition, each time they are used a prior reservation is required in the reservation application.

More information

People with access to the Maker Lab have at their disposal a shared folder in Nextcloud with more information, including manuals, additional files and a list of all people with access to the space.