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=Media=
 
=Media=
*Camcorder to record projects in progress, add to blogs, YouTube videos, and promote Splat*Space:
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Large sheets of paper for use on the printer. Basic poster board or paper.
**Example: TigerDirect [http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=712917&Sku=P229-1124|TigerDirect P229-1124]
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**Cost: $29.99
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**Votes for:
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=Fabrication=
 
=Fabrication=
 
==Hand Tools==
 
==Hand Tools==
===Circular Saw===
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===Sawstop Table Saw===
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===Hand Drill===
 
===Hand Drill===
 
===Power Screwdriver===
 
===Power Screwdriver===
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Vote Yes: Shannon- Because I have weak hands and my son's is awesome.
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===Roofer's Square===
 
===Roofer's Square===
===Sanding Blocks & Paper Assortment or Sanding Sponges===
 
We already have an assortment of sandpaper from 100 down to 400(?) in the Space.  It lives in the fabrication corner on one of the lower shelves.
 
 
===Paint Brushes===
 
===Paint Brushes===
 
both regular project sizes, and hobbiest's toll-painting sizes
 
both regular project sizes, and hobbiest's toll-painting sizes
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Status: there are several chip brushes that have been donated for use.
  
 
==CNC==
 
==CNC==
===[http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/hobby-lasers/40w-deluxe-hobby-laser-engraver-and-cutter Full Spectrum 40W CO2 Deluxe Hobby Laser]===
 
*Cost: $2,350
 
*Votes for: Drew
 
 
===Vinyl Cutter===
 
*Which one?
 
** [http://silhouetteamerica.com/silhouetteCameo.aspx Silhouette Cameo]
 
*** Cost $299.99
 
*Votes for: Drew
 
 
 
=ECE Workbench=
 
=ECE Workbench=
 
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==Two-four more magnetic dishes.
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==Magnetic sweeper for metal bits and pieces that get on the floor.
 
==Combined tool==
 
==Combined tool==
===BitScope [http://www.bitscope.com/product/BS10/| Pocket Analyzer]===
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===BitScope [http://www.bitscope.com/product/BS10 Pocket Analyzer]===
 
**combines 2-ch 100MHz o'scope
 
**combines 2-ch 100MHz o'scope
 
**40 MSps 8-ch logic analyzer
 
**40 MSps 8-ch logic analyzer
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**Works on MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Android
 
**Works on MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Android
 
**costs $325
 
**costs $325
**Votes for: Scott
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**Votes for: Scott, Petesoper
  
 
===Salea [http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8938 USB Logic Analyzer]===
 
===Salea [http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8938 USB Logic Analyzer]===
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**not bad, but not as good a value as we could get, and it won't run on open-source OS's like Linux or Android, and it won't run on a Mac either (is MS Windows only)
 
**not bad, but not as good a value as we could get, and it won't run on open-source OS's like Linux or Android, and it won't run on a Mac either (is MS Windows only)
 
**Votes for:
 
**Votes for:
   +1 by Petesoper. This instrument runs standalone, unlike the others currently on the list. The other instruments that require PCs can be the cool dudes for data capture, but having something that can be immediately used will be a good thing too.
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   +1 by Petesoper. This instrument runs standalone, unlike the others currently on the list.
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  The other instruments that require PCs can be the cool dudes for data capture,
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  but having something that can be immediately used will be a good thing too.
  
 
=Other Suggestions=
 
=Other Suggestions=
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*Bench power supply
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*CAT5/6 cable tester
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*Cable covers for main room.
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*Carts with wheels that can hold instrument/PC combos
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*Air filtration fan/system for Woodshop.
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*Board for 3D Printer. Most likely Gloria.
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*Matching large shelf for boneyard.
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*One or two heavy duty shelves for Hallway. 12"deep, 4-6' wide, and no more than 6'tall.
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*Benches for woodshop. 10'in length to cover the right hand wall.

Latest revision as of 22:36, 18 January 2018

This is how we're planning to organize our tool purchasing. Add your votes where appropraite


Contents

Media

Large sheets of paper for use on the printer. Basic poster board or paper.

Fabrication

Hand Tools

Sawstop Table Saw

Hand Drill

Power Screwdriver

Vote Yes: Shannon- Because I have weak hands and my son's is awesome.

Roofer's Square

Paint Brushes

both regular project sizes, and hobbiest's toll-painting sizes

Status: there are several chip brushes that have been donated for use.

CNC

ECE Workbench

==Two-four more magnetic dishes. ==Magnetic sweeper for metal bits and pieces that get on the floor.

Combined tool

BitScope Pocket Analyzer

    • combines 2-ch 100MHz o'scope
    • 40 MSps 8-ch logic analyzer
    • serial logic and protocol analyzer (SPI, CAN, I2C, UART & analog)
    • spectrum analyser (RF and baseband)
    • arbitary waveform and protocol patterns function generator
    • and multichannel chart recorder
    • Works on MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Android
    • costs $325
    • Votes for: Scott, Petesoper

Salea USB Logic Analyzer

  • Because Sparkfun says so.
  • Cost: $149.95
  • Votes for: Drew

Velleman Personal Scope PCSGU250

    • combines 2-ch 12MHz oscilloscope
    • baseband spectrum analyser
    • transient recorder
    • function generator and bode plotter
    • costs $179.00
    • not bad, but not as good a value as we could get, and it won't run on open-source OS's like Linux or Android, and it won't run on a Mac either (is MS Windows only)
    • Votes for:

Velleman Personal Scope Special Edition HPS10SE

    • 10 MS/s
    • high sensitivity - down to 0.1mV/div
    • combines 1-ch 2MHz oscilloscope
    • 128x64 pixel wide screen
    • transient recorder
    • costs $250.00
    • not bad, but not as good a value as we could get, and it won't run on open-source OS's like Linux or Android, and it won't run on a Mac either (is MS Windows only)
    • Votes for:
 +1 by Petesoper. This instrument runs standalone, unlike the others currently on the list.
 The other instruments that require PCs can be the cool dudes for data capture,
 but having something that can be immediately used will be a good thing too.

Other Suggestions

  • Bench power supply
  • CAT5/6 cable tester
  • Cable covers for main room.
  • Carts with wheels that can hold instrument/PC combos
  • Air filtration fan/system for Woodshop.
  • Board for 3D Printer. Most likely Gloria.
  • Matching large shelf for boneyard.
  • One or two heavy duty shelves for Hallway. 12"deep, 4-6' wide, and no more than 6'tall.
  • Benches for woodshop. 10'in length to cover the right hand wall.