Equipment
Electronics
Electronics Bench
Our general electronics benches are equipped with:
- Agilent MSO-X 2014A Mixed Signal Oscilloscope: 100 MHz, 4 Analog Plus 8 Digital Channels
- Agilent 33522A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator, 30 MHz
- Agilent 34405A Digital Multimeter, 5½ digit
- Agilent E3631A 80W Triple Output Power Supply, 6V, 5A & ±25V, 1A
- Soldering iron and fume extractor
Surface Mount Bench
In addition to the general electronics equipment, the surface mount (SMT) bench is equipped with:
- Hot air gun
- Board pre-heater and stand
- Stereo microscope
Power Electronics Bench
In addition to the general electronics equipment, the power electronics bench station is equipped with:
- BK Precision 8602 120V / 60A / 250W Programmable DC Electronic Load
- Tektronix AM503B AC/DC Current Probe Amplifier
- High-power DC power supply
Othermill
We also have a small 3-axis CNC mill. It is generally used for milling small FR-1 PCBs.
Fabrication
These tools can be difficult to use! Please be sure to attend a fabrication training and read the documentation before using. Feel free to reach out to a fabrication admin for help.
Bambu Labs X1 Carbon
(high speed FDM 3D printer)
- 256x256x256mm build volume
- hardened steel 0.4mm nozzle
- textured PEI build plate
- fully enclosed
-
AMS (the original) for up to four materials
- quick-start bCourses module
- manufacturer’s documentation
Prusa i3 MK3S+
(general purpose FDM 3D printer)
- 250x210x210mm build volume
- brass 0.4mm nozzle
-
textured or smooth PEI build plate
- quick-start bCourses module
- quick-start guide
- manufacturer’s documentation
See also:
Roland GX-24
(vinyl cutter)
-
24” cutting width
Brother SE-400
(computerized sewing and embroidery machine)
- 4”x4” embroidery area
- 67 built-in sewing stitches
-
70 built-in embroidery designs, 5 embroidery fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations
- documentation
Fabrication PC
- loaded up with all the software you need to get started!
- use your CalNet credentials to log in