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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


TECFA and [[user:Daniel K. Schneider|DKS]], i.e. the institution and the guy who run this wiki do have some kind of [[Fab lab]]. According to the [http://wiki.fablab.is/w/index.php?title=Fab_Lab_conformity_rating Fab Lab conformity self-rating] I rate it CCBB: (1) Closed or restricted user group; (2) No charter; (3) Difficult to do most fab projects, but we did produce tutorials, (4) Very little, only passive, or no participation outside of local lab. However, we did produce useful tutorials and contribute in that sense. See the [[:category:Fab lab|fab lab category]]
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 is '''not''' to create a fab lab as defined by the FabLab community, but we rather 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].


To do so, I decided to teach a little class to our master students in educational technology and to invite people from outside (i.e. teacher trainers/support from the local school system). Students will learn how to create embroidery, 3D printable objects and play with computer-aided music and more importantly, to reflect about design and micro-fabrication in education.
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.


Btw, you won't find a digitial piano in a fablab, but I focus on computer-aided design in general and music is fun :)
- [[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 (CEST)


See also:
See also:
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== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==


So far, we got the following equipment (there will be 1 or 2 more devices, e.g. a Laser cutter and something for printing on T-Shirts):
So far, we got the following equipment (there will be 1 or 2 more devices, e.g. a hobby mill):


(1) Embroidery machine and software
(1) Embroidery machines and software


* [[Elna 8300]]
* [[Elna 8300]] (spring 2011)
* [[Stitch Era embroidery software]] (several tutorials)
* [[Brother PR1050X]] Semi-professional embroidery machine (Aug. 2017).
* [[Stitch Era embroidery software]] (since 2011, several tutorials)


(2) 3D printer
(2) 3D printers
* [[RapMan]] V 3.11
* [[RapMan]] V 3.11 (bought in jan 2010). It still works, but we use it as nice museum piece.
* [[3D printing]] (overview)
* [[Fabbster 3D printer]], bought in March 2012 (given away)
* For tutorials and other useful information see the [[:Category:RapMan|RapMan]] and the [[:Category:3D printing|3D printing]] categories.
* [[Felix 3D printer]] (V. 1.0), bought in April 2012.
* [[Felix 2.0 3D printer]] (V 2.0), bought in oct. 2013. (given away)
* [[Felix Pro 1 3D printer]], bought in Dec 2015, upgraded to Pro 2 in nov 2018.
* [[CR-7 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2015, given away in 2017.
* [[Felix TEC-4.1 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2018
* 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]


Note: I may buy a [http://pp3dp.com/ Up!]
:Documentation:
* See the [[:Category:3D printing|3D printing]] and [[:fr:category:impression 3D]] categories.


(3) Digital piano
(3) Digital piano
* [[Yamaha DGX-640 digital piano]]
* [[Yamaha DGX-640 digital piano]] (fall 2011)


(4) Vinyl cutter
(4) Vinyl cutter
* [[Silhouette Cameo]] (ordered end Jan/2012)
* [[Silhouette Cameo]] (feb/2012)
 
(5) Laser cutter
* [[Trotec Speedy 100R]] (sept. 2016)
* Documentation: [[:Category:laser cutting|laser cutting]] and [[:fr:category:Découpe laser|découpe laser]] categories
 
(6) Heat press
* [[Ricoo T538B heat press]] (oct. 2017)
 
(7) Electronics
* [[Adafruit Circuit Playground Express]] (CPX) (several plus various accessories)
* Microbit
* Arduino and Raspberry PI boards, e.g. see the [http://beekee.ch/ Beekee] project


(4) Planned
(5) Planned
* The kind of easy tool that [http://www.digitaldandt.org/ some UK schools now have], e.g. a laser cutter. However, these need ventilation, so it's not sure that we will get one.
* A resin or SLS printer
* One of our co-workers has plans to organize Arduino workshops through the University's cultural services and [http://tecfaetu.unige.ch/perso/maltt/marchonl/ one of our master students] did put together a device that creates sounds.
* Maybe a [[3D food printing|food 3D printer]]


== Classes ==
== Classes ==
(in French)


* [[:fr:STIC:STIC_IV|STIC IV - Qwerty/R2D2 (2011): Design et microfabrication par ordinateur]] (in French)
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2011)]] - Design et microfabrication par ordinateur
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2013)]] - Design et microfabrication par ordinateur / Elargis tes Horizons
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2015)]] - "Design et fabrication de kits constructifs avec OpenSCAD"
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC III (2016)]] - Design of group support tools with laser cutting
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2017)]] - Computerized embroidery for change.


In addition, we organized and or participated in some workshops with either kids or teachers, for example:
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2015)/Hackday Batelle]] (Nov 2015)
* [http://tecfa.unige.ch/eyh/?lang=en Expand your horizon] (2013)
* [[:fr:STIC:Atelier design et fabrication digitale]] (2015)


[[Category:Innovation and change]]
[[Category:Innovation and change]]

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:

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