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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 Makerspace. It is not a real [[Fab lab]] (and some day we may rename this page ....)
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.


According to the [http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/Fab_Lab_conformity_rating Fab Lab conformity self-rating] I 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 eletronics. (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 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 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.


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


See also:
See also:
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So far, we got the following equipment (there will be 1 or 2 more devices, e.g. a hobby mill):
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]] (spring 2011)
* [[Elna 8300]] (spring 2011)
* [[Stitch Era embroidery software]] (several tutorials)
* [[Brother PR1050X]] Semi-professional embroidery machine (Aug. 2017).
* [[Brother PR1050X]] Semi-professional embroidery machine (Aug. 2017).
* [[Stitch Era embroidery software]] (since 2011, several tutorials)


(2) 3D printers
(2) 3D printers
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* [[Felix 2.0 3D printer]] (V 2.0), bought in oct. 2013.  
* [[Felix 2.0 3D printer]] (V 2.0), bought in oct. 2013.  
* [[Felix Pro 1 3D printer]], bought in Dec 2015.
* [[Felix Pro 1 3D printer]], bought in Dec 2015.
* [[CR-7 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2015
* [[CR-7 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2015, given away in 2017.
* Several Dagoma printers bought by co-workers.
* Several Dagoma printers bought by co-workers.


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* [[Trotec Speedy 100R]] (sept. 2016)
* [[Trotec Speedy 100R]] (sept. 2016)
* Documentation: [[:Category:laser cutting|laser cutting]] and [[:fr:category:Découpe laser|découpe laser]] categories
* Documentation: [[:Category:laser cutting|laser cutting]] and [[:fr:category:Découpe laser|découpe laser]] categories
(6) Electronics
* Two co-workers do work with Arduino and Raspberry PI boards,


(5) Planned
(5) Planned
* Maybe a [[3D food printing|food 3D printer]]
* Maybe a [[3D food printing|food 3D printer]]
* Maybe electronics (raspberry and arduino). Two co-workers work with Arduino and Raspberry PI boards, but we do not yet teach that.
* Maybe electronics for teaching


== Classes ==
== Classes ==
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* [[:fr:STIC:STIC_IV|STIC IV - Qwerty/R2D2 (2011): Design et microfabrication par ordinateur]]
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC_IV|STIC IV - Qwerty/R2D2 (2011): Design et microfabrication par ordinateur]]
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2013)]]
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2013)]]
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2015)]] - Design et fabrication de kits constructifs avec OpenSCAD
* [[: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 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:
In addition, we organized and or participated in some workshops with either kids or teachers, for example:

Revision as of 15:09, 28 August 2017

Introduction

The TECFA unit at University of Geneva sponsoring this wiki does and DKS, does have have some making technology. 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.

- 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) Electronics

  • Two co-workers do work with Arduino and Raspberry PI boards,

(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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