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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


The [http://tecfa.unige.ch TECFA] unit at [http://www.unige.ch/ University of Geneva] sponsoring this wiki does and [[user:Daniel K. Schneider|DKS]], does have have some making technology. According to the [http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/Fab_Lab_conformity_rating Fab Lab conformity self-rating] we rate it CCCB: (1) Closed or restricted user group; (2) No charter; (3) Difficult to do projects that require other tools than a 3D printer, laser cutter, "standard DYI" tools or electronics. (4) Very little participation in the community, However, we did produce useful tutorials and contribute in that sense (see the [[:category:Fab lab|fab lab category]]). We also have contacts with local fablabs.
The [http://tecfa.unige.ch TECFA] unit at [http://www.unige.ch/ University of Geneva] sponsoring this wiki does have have some making technology and we are teaching it. According to the [http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/Fab_Lab_conformity_rating Fab Lab conformity self-rating] we rate it CCCB: (1) Closed or restricted user group; (2) No charter; (3) Difficult to do projects that require other tools than a 3D printer, laser cutter, "standard DYI" tools or electronics. (4) Very little participation in the community, However, we did produce useful tutorials and contribute in that sense (see the [[:category:Fab lab|fab lab category]]). We also have contacts with local fablabs.


Our intent was '''not''' to create a fab lab as defined by the FabLab community, but we explore teaching of design and micro-fabrication in education. Of particular interest right now is the UK's [http://www.digitaldandt.org/ Digital Design and Technology Programme].
Our intent was '''not''' to create a fab lab as defined by the FabLab community, but we explore teaching of design and micro-fabrication in education. Of particular interest right now is the UK's [http://www.digitaldandt.org/ Digital Design and Technology Programme].


Our master students in educational technology can follow optional design and fabrication 6 ECTS credit semester classes about once per year, as described in [[:fr:STIC:STIC III|STIC III]] and [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV|STIC IV]] offerings.
Our master students in educational technology can follow optional design and fabrication 6 ECTS credit semester classes about once per year, as described in [[:fr:STIC:STIC III|STIC III]] and [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV|STIC IV]] offerings. See [[:fr:cfao|CFAO]] for an overview.


- [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 20:05, 12 October 2011, updated oct 2014/ aug. 2017.
- [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 20:05, 12 October 2011, updated oct 2014/ aug. 2017.
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* [[CR-7 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2015, given away in 2017.
* [[CR-7 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2015, given away in 2017.
* [[Felix TEC-4.1 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2018
* [[Felix TEC-4.1 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2018
* Several Dagoma printers bought by co-workers.
* Two [https://dagoma.fr/neva-magis.html Dagoma] printers  
* Two (original) [https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/180-original-prusa-i3-mk3-kit.html# Prusa i3]


:Documentation:
:Documentation:
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(7) Electronics
(7) Electronics
* Two co-workers do work with Arduino and Raspberry PI boards,  
* [[Adafruit Circuit Playground Express]] (CPX) (several plus various accessories)
* Microbit
* Arduino and Raspberry PI boards, e.g. see the [http://beekee.ch/ Beekee] project


(5) Planned
(5) Planned
* A resin or SLS printer
* A resin or SLS printer
* Maybe a [[3D food printing|food 3D printer]]
* Maybe a [[3D food printing|food 3D printer]]
* Maybe electronics for teaching


== Classes ==
== Classes ==

Latest revision as of 19:26, 30 October 2020

Introduction

The TECFA unit at University of Geneva sponsoring this wiki does have have some making technology and we are teaching it. According to the Fab Lab conformity self-rating we rate it CCCB: (1) Closed or restricted user group; (2) No charter; (3) Difficult to do projects that require other tools than a 3D printer, laser cutter, "standard DYI" tools or electronics. (4) Very little participation in the community, However, we did produce useful tutorials and contribute in that sense (see the fab lab category). We also have contacts with local fablabs.

Our intent was not to create a fab lab as defined by the FabLab community, but we explore teaching of design and micro-fabrication in education. Of particular interest right now is the UK's Digital Design and Technology Programme.

Our master students in educational technology can follow optional design and fabrication 6 ECTS credit semester classes about once per year, as described in STIC III and STIC IV offerings. See CFAO for an overview.

- Daniel K. Schneider 20:05, 12 October 2011, updated oct 2014/ aug. 2017.

See also:

Equipment

So far, we got the following equipment (there will be 1 or 2 more devices, e.g. a hobby mill):

(1) Embroidery machines and software

(2) 3D printers

Documentation:

(3) Digital piano

(4) Vinyl cutter

(5) Laser cutter

(6) Heat press

(7) Electronics

(5) Planned

Classes

(in French)

In addition, we organized and or participated in some workshops with either kids or teachers, for example: