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Cnc

2022-09-12T01:04:21Z

Ironleg:

List of Freeside CNC machines:

Carbide 3d Nomad 883 - (make page)

Custom openbuilds 3040 router - https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/3040_CNC_Router

Cnc

2022-09-12T01:04:08Z

Ironleg: Created page with "List of Freeside CNC machines: Carbide 3d Nomad 883 - Custom openbuilds 3040 router - https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/3040_CNC_Router"

List of Freeside CNC machines:

Carbide 3d Nomad 883 -

Custom openbuilds 3040 router - https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/3040_CNC_Router

3040 CNC Router

2022-09-12T01:03:01Z

Ironleg:

[[File:3040_CNC_Router.jpg|thumb|300px]]
[[File:Freeside CNC Schematic.png|thumb|300px]]
Freeside's aluminum roughly 2'x2' cnc router. Does wood and plastic great, does aluminum grudgingly. runs on an arduino mega using grbl firmware of unknown sort, and an arduino uno for closed loop speed control on the spindle.

TODO: 
1) Finish reverse engineering wiring diagram. 
2) Figure out what's going on with spindle speed controller. Runs at full speed when turned on, but unsure how to control speed. 
3) Figure out and save firmware loaded onto the arduino mega and uno for future sanity sake.

3040 CNC Router

2022-09-12T01:02:41Z

Ironleg:

[[File:3040_CNC_Router.jpg|thumb|300px]]
[[File:Freeside CNC Schematic.png|thumb|300px]]
Freeside's aluminum roughly 2'x2' cnc router. Does wood and plastic great, does aluminum grudgingly. runs on an arduino mega using grbl firmware of unknown sort, and an arduino uno for closed loop speed control on the spindle.

TODO: 
1) Finish reverse engineering wiring diagram.
2) Figure out what's going on with spindle speed controller. Runs at full speed when turned on, but unsure how to control speed.
3) Figure out and save firmware loaded onto the arduino mega and uno for future sanity sake.

3040 CNC Router

2022-09-12T01:02:22Z

Ironleg:

[[File:3040_CNC_Router.jpg|thumb|300px]]
[[File:Freeside CNC Schematic.png|thumb|300px]]
Freeside's aluminum roughly 2'x2' cnc router. Does wood and plastic great, does aluminum grudgingly. runs on an arduino mega using grbl firmware of unknown sort, and an arduino uno for closed loop speed control on the spindle.

TODO:
1) Finish reverse engineering wiring diagram.
2) Figure out what's going on with spindle speed controller. Runs at full speed when turned on, but unsure how to control speed.
3) Figure out and save firmware loaded onto the arduino mega and uno for future sanity sake.

3040 CNC Router

2022-09-12T01:00:24Z

Ironleg:

File:3040 CNC Router.jpg

2022-09-12T00:57:50Z

Ironleg:

3040 CNC Router

2022-09-12T00:55:00Z

Ironleg:

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To use this template, copy <code><nowiki>{{subst:EquipmentPage}}</nowiki></code> into a new page, save, and then begin editing.

File:Freeside CNC Schematic.png

2022-09-12T00:53:56Z

Ironleg: Ironleg uploaded a new version of File:Freeside CNC Schematic.png

== Summary ==
Partial schematic of the 3040 xy table cnc on 9-11-22

File:Freeside CNC Schematic.png

2022-09-11T22:34:11Z

Ironleg: Partial schematic of the 3040 xy table cnc on 9-11-22

== Summary ==
Partial schematic of the 3040 xy table cnc on 9-11-22

Obtainium and "good stuff"

2021-11-16T14:44:36Z

Ironleg:

[[File:Goodstuff.png|300px|thumbnail|right|Mr. Knack, childhood purveyor of Good Stuff.]]
Deep into the earliest days of tinkering history there have been extra things, bits, bobs, whoozits, and whatzits galore. Even the term Tinker used to refer to someone who was capable of repairing worn cookware and other household odds and ends. Used, or cast off things often take on a second or third life in ways they weren't originally intended for, and Freeside has such things in spades. To avoid being overrun and buried in a dragon's hoard of half-broken VCRs, mystery car parts, and the like, it's important to know when something might ever practically be reused. Hence the concept of "Obtainium".

In scifi (and sometimes engineering) Un-obtainium is a mystery material or part that simply can't be found. Obtainium on the other hand is materials that someone has no immediate need for, but which still has plenty of use for others down the line. Order a 4 pack of microcontrollers because it costs the same as a 2 pack you need? Toss the rest into Obtainium (in the right place please).

Conversely there is "Good Stuff". Good Stuff is things that look like they could be reused and should be kept, and maybe they could be, perhaps for an art project, but most likely they'll collect dust for years and years and take up room without being of any use. Good Stuff has a allure and power that can and has made members pull it from the dumpster time and time again, often calling those in it's thrall to bellow "WE CAN'T THROW THIS OUT! THIS IS GOOD STUFF!". Anyone can be taken in by the siren's call of Good Stuff, and different bits of refuse call to different people.

Learning to tell quality Obtainium from Good Stuff is a lifelong exercise in futility as it exists as an overlapping spectrum. For a primer on making this distinction, learn from George Carlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac

Obtainium and "good stuff"

2021-11-16T14:26:19Z

Ironleg: Created page with "Mr. Knack, childhood purveyor of Good Stuff. Deep into the earliest days of tinkering history there have been extra things, bits, ..."

[[File:Goodstuff.png|300px|thumbnail|right|Mr. Knack, childhood purveyor of Good Stuff.]]
Deep into the earliest days of tinkering history there have been extra things, bits, bobs, whoozits, and whatzits galore. Even the term Tinker used to refer to someone who was capable of repairing worn cookware and other household odds and ends. Used, or cast off things often take on a second or third life in ways they weren't originally intended for, and Freeside has such things in spades. To avoid being overrun and buried in a dragon's hoard of half-broken VCRs, mystery car parts, and the like it's important to know when something might ever practically be reused though. Hence the concept of "Obtainium".

In scifi (and sometimes engineering) Un-obtainium is a mystery material or part that simply can't be found. Obtainium on the other hand is materials that someone has no immediate need for, but which still has plenty of use for others down the line. Order a 4 pack of microcontrollers because it costs the same as a 2 pack you need? Toss the rest into Obtainium (in the right place please).

Conversely there is "Good Stuff". Good Stuff is things that look like they could be reused and should be kept, and maybe they could be, perhaps for an art project, but most likely they'll collect dust for years and years and take up room without being of any use. Good Stuff has a allure and power that can and has made members pull it from the dumpster time and time again, often calling those in it's thrall to bellow "WE CAN'T THROW THIS OUT! THIS IS GOOD STUFF!". Anyone can be taken in by the siren's call of Good Stuff, and different bits of refuse call to different people.

Learning to tell quality Obtainium from Good Stuff is a lifelong exercise in futility as it exists as an overlapping spectrum. For a primer on making this distinction, learn from George Carlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac

File:Goodstuff.png

2021-11-16T14:25:23Z

Ironleg:

Freeside Lore

2021-11-16T14:03:54Z

Ironleg: /* Facility Lore */

In it's more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant to document some of the lore for the sake of future Freesiders.

= Facility Lore =
* [[THE MOVE]] Hey, lets schlep 400 tons of stuff a few miles in the middle of a plague!
* [[Obtainium and "good stuff"]] One man's treasure is another man's trash.
* [[Scary Bathroom]] Deep in the heart of Old Freeside, a demonic restroom waits....
* [[The Art Loft/attic]] AKA don't step there, you'll fall through the floor.
* [[The Sprinklers]] AKA Don't try to make a forge from blowtorches under a sprinkler head.

= Project Lore =
* [[Kali's Flamethrower]] AKA I want some Smores
* [[The Ballad of the Belt Grinder]] It takes a village to raise a tool.

= People Lore =
* [[Rule Zero]] AKA Don't be on fire!

FAQ

2021-11-14T18:40:22Z

Ironleg: /* Can I show up to visit the space at any time to check it out? */

== What is a Hackerspace? ==

One way to explain a hackerspace is to say it is a collaborative work environment. However, hackerspaces are also extremely varied spaces in terms of organization, mission, culture, scope, and size. There are small workshops where a few good friends get together to drink homebrew beer and hack on custom-designed 3D printers. There are sprawling spaces hundreds-strong, a small village barter economy - with ideas and imagination as currency.

One aspect that is almost completely unique to hackerspaces is environment hacking: new furniture, storage space, workstations, lighting, and rooms. Most people are conditioned by having to grow up, learn, live and work in environments that have been created for them from the top down. Freeside completely inverts this social construct, and instead empowers its members to create their own environment, grassroots style.

It's interesting to note that many libraries are building hackerspaces. As books (and knowledge) ever march digital, what function and role does a library play in society? The library, as the institution we know today, is sure to vanish. The Hackerspace is the sole heir to its the social responsibility and function, to the ongoing development of skills, and as a curator and index of knowledge.

It's a place for tinkerers and hobbyists to talk shop and compare notes. It's an unbounded blank canvas for creation, where ideas can be put to the test, things set on fire, and the stuff of legends cast in the forge of blood, sweat, and tears. Or just tablespace to work on your soldering skills. It's really up to you, as a participant, to create and define what the space ultimately becomes.

Will it be a mere reflection of yourself? A composite, stained-glass mural of its member ids and egos? Or does it emerge into its own strange and magnificent creature?

[[The_Hackerspace_Manifesto| The Hackerspace Manifesto]] embodies Freeside values.

These sites give a great introduction to hackerspaces and the growing maker movement:

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Wikipedia's Hackerspace Article]
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki Hackerspaces.org Site]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/hackerspaces Hackerspaces Subreddit]
* [http://earth.hackerspaces.org Earth is the Hackerspaces Planet]
* [http://hackerspaces.soup.io Hackerspaces Soup]
* [http://makezine.com Make Magazine]
* [http://makerfaire.com Maker Faire]
* [http://www.raincoast.com/blog/details/guest-post-cory-doctorow-for-freedom-to-read-week Libraries, Hackspaces and E-waste: how libraries can be the hub of a young maker revolution], by Cory Doctorow

This [https://www.google.com/reader/bundle/user%2F07539601174555443126%2Fbundle%2FHackerspaces bundle of RSS feeds] is a collection of Maker/Hackerspaces.

Makerspace members both create and contribute to community projects. Project may involve as few as a couple of participants at a local makerspace, to many thousands of contributors across the internet. Some examples of projects that inspire makerspaces include:

* [http://opensourceecology.org Open Source Ecology]
* [https://code.google.com/p/arducopter ArduCopter]
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org RaspberryPi]
* [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page Rep Rap]

Here's a few other collected thoughts from the web about making and hacking, the stuff of real, meaningful, important and relevant work:

* [http://www.paulgraham.com/gba.html The Word "Hacker"] by Paul Graham
* [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178211966454607.html Life and Work] by David Foster Wallace
* [http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/legacy Legacy] by Aaron Swartz
* [http://web.mit.edu/jmorzins/www/C-H-speech.html Some Thoughts on the Real World by One Who Glimpsed It and Fled] by Bill Watterson
* [http://project.cyberpunk.ru/idb/hacker_ethics.html The Hacker's Ethics]
* [http://www2.fiu.edu/~mizrachs/hackethic.html Old and New Hacker Ethics] by Steven Mizrach
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker-ethic.html hacker ethic], Jargon File entry

== What is Freeside, exactly? ==

Freeside is a 501(c)3 non-profit hackerspace and community. It's exclusively run by its members and volunteers. Our mission is to promote personal development, continuing education, and scientific research.

== How do I get to Freeside? ==

3043 Commerce Way 
Atlanta, GA 30354

We've put together detailed [[Detailed_Directions| directions]], as well as video.


== Can I show up to visit the space at any time to check it out? ==

Likely not, especially if you were not expected, and/or nobody knows who you are. Freeside is a pretty chill environment, but a lot of members come to work on projects with minimal interruptions. Some members might be uncomfortable to allow strangers into Freeside, or are unable or unwilling to bear the responsibility of hosting a guest.

Also, if you arrive at our space and call our VOIP/Voicemail number, you may be disappointed to learn that the number is not currently connected to any physical telephone at the space, and that we rarely check the messages.

Instead, before stopping by randomly, join our [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/freesideatlanta public mailing list], or email BOD@freesideatlanta.org and ask ahead to make arrangements to visit.

== What kind of services do you offer? ==

Freeside is not a for-profit organization, so we do not have products or services for sale. Our customer support is terrible, anyway.

Freeside does not provide on-demanding 3D printing, materials or machine time for construction of prototypes, or consulting for patent applications, engineering, or software. We will gladly refer you to businesses that specialize in these matters.

Freeside does not rent storage space or work space to individuals.

== What are your hours? ==

Right now, we don't keep regular hours, but somebody is usually around during the day. Join our [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/freesideatlanta public mailing list] and ask ahead to make arrangements to visit - our members are more than willing to show off the space and its projects!

Freeside is open 24/7 to members.

== What is the best time to stop by and see it for myself? ==

We have an open house every Second and Fourth Tuesday night around 7p or thereabouts. At our open house, you're welcome to just browse around and see what members are working on. You're free to ask to join the fun! The open house has more of a social feel, but feel free to break away if you find something interesting to work on.

If enough people gather in a cluster, the cluster may be led around.

We also have events and classes (just about) all the time. Check out and join our [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta Meetup group] for the schedule and to RSVP.

== How can I get more involved? ==

Freeside is a member-supported nonprofit organization. We're always looking for active new members, donors, and supporters. There are a ton of ways to get started. One way is to bring us something from our [[Wishlist]]! Probably the best way is to introduce yourself at the Tuesday Open House listed above.

The only thing that is required for membership is enthusiasm. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the space and all of the projects going on your first time there, but one of our goals is education and we'll teach you whatever you'd like to know. Don't wait for a class on it either - find a subject matter expert (SME) in the area that your interested in and they'll help you get started.

If we don't have a class/event/project/area that you'd like to see, just rally people to get it. If you can keep people excited about something, they'll help you build whatever you're looking for. The more that our members do this, the stronger Freeside becomes and the more resources you'll have at your disposal.

== How much are dues? ==

Our current regular membership rate is $80/mo, which comes with a bunch of [[Benefits| benefits]]. A discount membership rate is $40/mo, and is available to those who qualify (including students) through the [[Policy_StarvingHackerProgram| Starving Hacker Program]].

Other discounts are available, just ask our [mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org Treasurer].

== Do you offer day passes or short-term membership? ==

We do not offer day passes or short-term membership.

The issue with short-term membership is that our community is kept strong by creating a high trust environment. Over time, people that have weak ties to our community and little investment in the continued success of the space may not take care of the basics, like keeping the space clean and putting away tools after working on a project.

If a person is not interested in making a moderate commitment to Freeside membership, then we encourage them to continue to attend our open houses, other public events, or to get involved in one of our community projects, all free of charge.

== Are my donations tax-deductible? ==

You may elect to have a receipt issued for your donation, to claim as tax-deductible. See the [[Donations| donations]] page for more information about what we accept and how we assess value.

Our [[Wishlist]] is a good place to see what we need!

== Is Freeside an independent 501(c)3 charity organization? ==

Yes! Retroactive to MAY-2012, we have approval as an independent 501(c)3 charity organization. Contact the [[Officers| Treasurer]] for more information or if you have any questions.

== How do I get less email from the mailing lists? ==

We use Google Groups to manage our mailing lists, so you can go to the [http://groups.google.com Google Groups page] and manage your email settings there, for the groups you are a part of. If you select the '''Abridged''' option then you'll get a daily email. The '''Digest''' option sends you an email every 25 emails to the list.

== Why 'Freeside'? ==

{{quote|
Home.
Home was BAMA, the Sprawl, the Boston-Atlanta Metropolitan Axis.
Program a map to display frequency of data exchange, every thousand megabytes a single pixel on a very large screen. Manhattan and Atlanta burn solid white. Then they start to pulse, the rate of traffic threatening to overload your simulation. Your map is about to go nova. Cool it down. Up your scale. Each pixel a million megabytes. At a hundred million megabytes per second, you begin to make out certain blocks in midtown Manhattan, outlines of hundred-year-old industrial parks ringing the old core of Atlanta...
}}

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromancer Neuromancer] by William Gibson

Info

2021-11-14T18:38:49Z

Ironleg:

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'''Freeside Atlanta''' (est. 2009) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit work space built entirely by volunteers.

'''Alert! We moved! Freeside Atlanta is no longer located at the Metropolitan complex in West End. We're now located further south at the address listed below. Keep an eye on our [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta Meetup] site for event status. We're pretty pumped to meet new folks at our new home!'''

Located just south of downtown Atlanta, we are a community of makers, tinkerers, engineers, programmers, artists, teachers, and lunatics. As a community, we have built out our space with tools and equipment for electronics, 3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, art, design, [[Classes|classes]], and events. Everything you see in [[Our Space|our space]] was donated or built by members.

Our members are engaged in amazing [[Projects|projects]] and love to share knowledge. We also develop and work with open source and free technology wherever possible, and try to release our creations under variants of the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses Creative Commons license].

You don't have to be a Freeside member to come to our events or take our classes. We encourage you to come out to the '''Tuesday night Open House''' that we have every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 PM, or to any of the other public classes or events that we have on [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta Meetup]. Come check the place out and see if this is a community that you'd be interested in [[Joining|joining]]!

== Our Mission ==

Freeside Technology Spaces, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, strives to provide a space that inspires collaboration, creativity, teaching, and open projects for the Atlanta community.

== Our Space ==

We built our space into different areas to consolidate where we work on stuff in the space. You can check out the different areas of our space [[Our_Space | here]]. We are located at:

3043 Commerce Way 
Atlanta, GA 30354

There are [[Detailed Directions|detailed directions]] to our space to help you find the place.


== Past Projects ==

Interesting [[Projects | projects]] going on at our space:
* An under $2000 [http://blog.freesideatlanta.org/2013/03/super-cheap-and-effective-off-road.html Off Road Wheelchair] art project
* A [http://blog.freesideatlanta.org/2012/04/draft-freesiders-hackers-collaborate-in.html published white paper] for an open collaboration to 3D print CT scans for pre-surgery planning
* An interactive [https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Infinity_Portal Infinity Mirror Archway] art project for Alchemy
* [http://www.learntosolder.org/ LearnToSolder.org] - started by a member for Atlanta's Mini Maker Faire (before we had a full Maker Faire)
* [https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Gaze Gaze Tracking in Rookie and Veteran Surgeons] - Another medical collaboration examining how diagnosticians look at x-rays.
* [[Race_Car| Freeside's ChumpCar Race Car]] - Join the team and race to victory!
* The [[JAM]] (Joy's Art Machine): A machine that gifts art


== Freeside in Photos ==

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Activities and Culture

2021-11-14T18:35:42Z

Ironleg:

=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a non-profit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. All of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Activities and Culture (AC) team ===

This team is dedicated to organizing events in the space, especially classes and projects. This team also organizes the Teacher's Lounge, where teachers and project managers at Freeside can gather to exchange ideas, collaborate, and help to increase the quantity and quality of classes at Freeside.

=== Points of Contact ===

If you're interested in getting involved or just picking our brains, email us at [mailto:ac@freesideatlanta.org ac@freesideatlanta.org].

=== Major projects ===

*Organizing classes, projects, and build-outs
*Building out the Media Lab, Bio Lab, Auditorium, and Craft Room
*Organizing the Teacher's lounge

=== Lore ===

Learn a little about some of the history and lore of Freeside:
https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Freeside_Lore

Freeside Lore

2021-11-14T18:33:49Z

Ironleg: /* People Lore */

In it's more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant to document some of the lore for the sake of future Freesiders.

= Facility Lore =
* [[THE MOVE]] Hey, lets schlep 400 tons of stuff a few miles in the middle of a plague!
* [[Scary Bathroom]] Deep in the heart of Old Freeside, a demonic restroom waits....
* [[The Art Loft/attic]] AKA don't step there, you'll fall through the floor.
* [[The Sprinklers]] AKA Don't try to make a forge from blowtorches under a sprinkler head.

= Project Lore =
* [[Kali's Flamethrower]] AKA I want some Smores
* [[The Ballad of the Belt Grinder]] It takes a village to raise a tool.

= People Lore =
* [[Rule Zero]] AKA Don't be on fire!

Kali's Flamethrower

2021-11-14T18:29:55Z

Ironleg: Created page with "You may hear it said on occasion that various strange and fantastic machines have been made at Freeside. The original Money Gun. A Whack-a-Mole game with a certain orange pres..."

You may hear it said on occasion that various strange and fantastic machines have been made at Freeside. The original Money Gun. A Whack-a-Mole game with a certain orange president as it's pernicious targets. A chainsaw with rubber tongues instead of a normal chain meant for high-powered oratory needs. And Kali's flamethrower....

Our former member Kali Styles made a habit of creating well thought out but utterly bonkers devices, and at one point she got an itch to make herself a flamethrower. After doing some research on the topic, it's legality, how others have built them, and their practical possibilities as a fetish toy (unfortunately impractical), she set about taking parts from paintball guns, pressure washers, an army backback, a propane torch, and various other odds and ends fabricated in the shop, and built an astoundingly competent flame thrower. Raul, another member did an amazing job documenting this process, and weaving a fun narrative about it in the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgcaaqPCzwI

Rule Zero

2021-11-14T18:22:04Z

Ironleg: Created page with "A common adage among hackerspaces is "Don't make us make a rule." With so many various hazards to harm yourself with, we have to trust that at some level you're looking out fo..."

A common adage among hackerspaces is "Don't make us make a rule." With so many various hazards to harm yourself with, we have to trust that at some level you're looking out for your own safety. Rumor has it that at some point a member accidentally set themselves alight while working on some project in the shop, and those who were present saw that it was an obvious and avoidable (and thankfully not too injurious) one man flame-war. To prevent that from happening again, a new rule was needed, and as it seemed a pretty important one it was given space before the existing rules.

'''RULE 0: DON'T BE ON FIRE!'''

Over the years Rule 0 has been violated a time or two, but who knows how many lives have been saved by it?

The Ballad of the Belt Grinder

2021-11-14T18:16:07Z

Ironleg: Created page with "The Ballad of the Belt Grinder: Ronnie Hinton One of my favorite tools in all of Freeside is our Belt Grinder. A fairly unassuming tool hanging out in the back of the shop wi..."

The Ballad of the Belt Grinder: Ronnie Hinton

One of my favorite tools in all of Freeside is our Belt Grinder. A fairly unassuming tool hanging out in the back of the shop with the cutoff saw and wire-wheel for neighbors, the Belt Grinder has seen many changes over the years, and is a perfect example of great collaboration. It was originally made as a just-barely-working cludge of random bits of steel frame, some rollers turned on the lathe with way-to-small skateboard bearings stuffed in them, and powered by a weedy little electric motor with a rube goldberg contraption of gas shocks, springs, belts, and pulleys to make it all spinny, all screwed to a random hunk of plywood.

Over the years it's slowly changed and improved as members find parts and time to improve it. I brought a large treadmill motor to make it less easy to bog down, Dominic wired up a chunky bridge rectifier and cap to run the new motor, stuffed it all in a gutted PC power supply, and wired it all through an antique variac transformer as a rough speed control. The old homemade pulleys were replaced after the bearings bore all they could bear and their bores banged around until it was barely believable. The gas shocks and other oddball fittings were slowly replaced with less kludgey bits, and today the belt grinder is a very competent and pleasant to use tool that still looks kinda odd, but works great and I'm sure will keep changing with the times as it needs to.

The Sprinklers

2021-11-14T18:06:11Z

Ironleg: Created page with "Half the fun of a hackerspace is trying new things you've never done before with minimal research and just seeing how it goes. Once upon a time some members wanted to cast the..."

Half the fun of a hackerspace is trying new things you've never done before with minimal research and just seeing how it goes. Once upon a time some members wanted to cast their own wedding bands from silver at the old shop, and to do that they looked up the melting point of silver, realized that handheld propane torches burn about that hot, and gathered their materials for their intended wedding bands.

An interesting fact of metallurgy is that the melting point of a metal isn't the same thing as the temp where it flows smoothly and casts neatly. The couple realized this as they were able to get their silver to somewhat liquify and get maleable and crusty, but not actually liquidy and flowy. No bother, grab some more torches from over there. After quite some time and confusion trying to get their would-be-rings molten enough to cast, multiple torches trained on their small crucible, blazing away at not-quite-hot-enough temps, their attention was drawn elsewhere. The heat from their torches had been rising up and building in the shop's ceiling, where it eventually blew a sprinkler head.

After about an hour of flooding the entire facility, a visit from the fire department, and some very soggy would-be-silversmiths, the shutoff valve was found, and the flood was stopped. It is unknown if they ever reattempted casting their own rings, but new members to Freeside are commonly shown where the sprinkler and water shutoffs are.

The Art Loft/attic

2021-11-14T17:58:17Z

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Old Freeside had one major advantage over new Freeside when it came to facility buildout: The landlord was very hands-off and didn't seem to be bothered with building permits and the like. By way of that small fact, Old Freeside had a second story with a crafting loft and a rather dubious attic space. The attic area had pipes and cables all over the place, likely TOO MUCH stuff loaded up there at various points, and there was at least one incident where someone put their foot through the ceiling of the room below when they stepped where there was no plywood to support them. OOPS. Someone eventually put a poster over the hole in the ceiling and all was well.

THE MOVE

2021-11-14T17:55:02Z

Ironleg: Created page with "In early to mid 2020 Freeside moved location from it's original 6000 square ft location at The Metropolitan complex near the West End MARTA stop to it's current location. This..."

In early to mid 2020 Freeside moved location from it's original 6000 square ft location at The Metropolitan complex near the West End MARTA stop to it's current location. This was far and away the biggest project Freeside and Freesiders have undertaken in basically ever. We were told by our old landlord that they would not make any annual renewal of our lease in mid-2019, rumor had it they were intending to bulldoze and/or redevelop, and it was decided that Freeside needed to seek greener pastures.

We spent several months coming up with a gameplan for finding a new location, calling any number we could find for new facilities, driving around all over town to try and find a place that would be a good fit and crucially not too much more than we were already paying in rent. After what seemed like endless work trying to find a place, we secured the lease on the same day that city-wide COVID-19 restrictions were enacted for Atlanta.

So with a plague on the rise, Freeside's most ardent members scrambled to rent moving trucks, call in favors, and mostly grunt and sweat their asses off breaking down the shop and moving it into our new building.

The Bridgeport mill, Busy Bee lathe, and heavy welding tables were the first things to move, as they were the largest and hardest to do anything with. We accidentally broke the engine crane trying to get the mill onto it's custom heavy-duty pallet, and we had to borrow the ramp from our new neighbors (aka cut it off of their loading dock and drag it around with pickup trucks and chains and straps)to bring the heavy stuff inside since there was no ramp when we got the lease.

To actually move the massive machines our good old friend and former board member Kali called in her banners and a good-ol-boy with a bobcat skid-steer only known as "Cowboy" showed up and loaded the machines from the old shop to the new one. He did a victory wheelie through the new shop in his bobcat when we finally got the machines inside.

Freeside Lore

2021-11-14T17:42:40Z

Ironleg:

In it's more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant to document some of the lore for the sake of future Freesiders.

= Facility Lore =
* [[THE MOVE]] Hey, lets schlep 400 tons of stuff a few miles in the middle of a plague!
* [[Scary Bathroom]] Deep in the heart of Old Freeside, a demonic restroom waits....
* [[The Art Loft/attic]] AKA don't step there, you'll fall through the floor.
* [[The Sprinklers]] AKA Don't try to make a forge from blowtorches under a sprinkler head.

= Project Lore =
* [[Kali's Flamethrower]] AKA I want some Smores
* [[The Ballad of the Belt Grinder]] It takes a village to raise a tool.

= People Lore =
[[Rule Zero]] AKA Don't be on fire!

Laser Cutter

2021-11-14T17:40:55Z

Ironleg:

[[File:LaserCutter.png|300px|thumbnail|right]]
= Zone =
16: [[CNC Lab]]

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside

== Change of Control Codes ==
The '.nc' files created by CamBam now need to have two control codes changed. These are the commands that turn the laser beam itself on and off.

Change all occurrences of "E1P1" to "M300"

Change all occurrences of "E1P0" to "M301"

== New Setup ==
The previous WindowsXP 32 bit computer with an onboard parallel port has been replaced by a new, smaller, better computer. The toolchain remains the same as before:
your file -> CamBam -> Mach3 -> Laser Cutter

Here is a picture.
[[File:New_laser_cutter_system.png|800px]]

== Permissions ==

For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.

== Usage Fee ==
The laser is a delicate machine with several consumable parts. In order to maintain the laser, Freeside asks for a $5/hour usage fee from members using the laser. These funds will be used to repair the laser, replace tubes, lenses, or other items that wear out, and when there is a surplus, make upgrades.

Laser usage fees should be paid to the [[Officers| Treasurer]] via '''payments@freesideatlanta.org''' with any of methods of payment accepted for dues. Please indicate that the payment is for laser usage for proper accounting.

== Restrictions ==
The laser cutter is a CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machine capable of the following (See the [[Laser Library]] for more details):
* Cutting
* paper
* cardboard
* plastics up to 1/2" depending on type
* craft foam
* plywood of certain thicknesses depending on number of layers as well as what type of bonding glue was used
* other stuff I haven't yet tried
* Engraving (vector, but NOT raster)
* cardboard
* plastic
* wood
* glass
* dark stone
* ceramic
* leather

== Caution ==

This laser uses a CO2 gas tube and excites the gas through application of a 25KV voltage across the tube. The tube emits infrared light at a frequency of 1090um. This is invisible to the human eye. Most materials absorb photons with this frequency very readily.

Laser beams do not directly burn or melt material. When absorbing laser light, material moves to the plasma state, bypassing conversion to liquid or gas. However, this plasma is very hot, and material near the plasma can absorb heat and change to liquid or gas, and, if flammable, burn.

Although the beam is invisible, it is very powerful, and can easily damage your skin, clothing, other items, and your eyes.

'''Do not, under any circumstance, power the laser cutter on unless:
* the E-stop on the machine is on
* the machine controller is attached
* the operating system is completely booted
* Mach3 is running and in the foreground
* the E-stop in Mach3 is engaged
'''
Do not apply the laser to any material containing chlorine. Chlorine is poisonous, and also will damage the electronic components of the laser cutter.

== Specifications ==
In this picture from left to right you can see:
# 24VDC power supply; large aluminum case
# 12VDC power supply; small aluminum case
# In the back are 3 Keling stepper drivers; black aluminum cases with green wiring terminals
# In front of those are 2 120VAC solid state relays (not wired and currently not present in the enclosure); grey plastic cases
# Breakout board
# Power entry
# Hole for 120VAC duplex outlet
[[File:laserStuff1.jpg]]

In the second picture you can see the high voltage power supply
[[File:laserStuff2.jpg]]

The gantry is driven by a single dual-shaft stepper motor. This motor has a driveshaft on either side that goes to a bearing mechanism attached to the Y rails. Nearest this bearing mechanism there is a timing belt pulley on the shaft. The belt rides on this pulley and connects to the gantry's carriage to pull it back and forth. All motion in the laser cutter is established via pulling as you can't push a belt.

The lens carriage is driven by a stepper motor with a timing belt attached to the carriage.

The wiring exists for a Z(table) stepper but it's not currently installed. The large timing gear can be turned by hand to adjust the table up/down.

The laser cutter is supported by several pieces of equipment outside of its own enclosure:
From left to right
# The coolant tank stores an amount of water/antifreeze mixture as well as houses the 24V bilge pump to circulate the coolant. Because of the amount of coolant available the temperature increase is not noticeable.
# The air assist pump pumps air into the nozzle attached to the focusing lens on the laser carriage. It's purpose is twofold: keep smoke/debris from out of the line of the laser's beam and off of the optics themselves, and assist the sublimation process by expelling the gasses created
# The fume extractor draws air in from the front of the laser cutter enclosure, across the cutting surface, and out through the back of the enclosure. (Actual equipment subject to change)
[[File:LaserSupport.jpg]]

The laser beam itself is guided to the cutting nozzle using a "flying optic" system. This means that the laser tube stays in one place and the beam is directed around the enclosure using mirrors. The beam exits the laser tube and hits the first mirror at a ~45 degree angle. It then is reflected onto the gantry's mirror again hitting at ~45 degree angle. It is then reflected onto the carriage mirror at ~45 degree angle and then hits the focusing lens.

= Dimensions =
The dimensions of the work area are:

X: 453mm

Y: 289mm

Depending on the Z-axis setting, the Z-axis knob might interfere with the carriage. In this case, the rear, left corner of the work area is reduced by a rectangle 13mm in the Y dimension, and 113mm in the X dimension.

The frontmost, leftmost point in the work area is located 140mm from the left wall of the laser cutter cabinet, and 79mm from the front wall.

The grill on which work is set is 605mm wide, 304mm front-to-back, and 23mm thick.

Files showing useful dimensions:

[[Media:Laser cutter template.png|Right Click Here to Download PNG]]

[[Media:Laser cutter template.dxf|Right Click Here to Download DXF]]

[[Media:Laser cutter template.svg|Right Click Here to Download SVG]]

= Tips =
# Test power level and feedrate on a piece of material like the one you intend to use.
# More isn't always better in regard to power.
# More isn't always better in regard to assist air.
# When watching the laser cut/engrave wood, wear sunglasses, cutting goggles, or a welding helmet. The light coming off of the material is extremely bright.
# Never look directly at the item being cut without at least one material between you and the beam ie: no peeking in the vent holes without protective glasses
# From time to time the gantry gets out of square due to slop in the belts and loosening screws. In order to fix this you need to:
## Loosen one of the setscrews on one of the Y drive pulleys.
## Pull the gantry to the front of the enclosure and using a square like one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-l-square-set-with-levels-98556.html with the large part against the front frame and the blade extending toward the gantry, make sure both sides are equidistant.
## If the belts are loose on one or both sides you can adjust tension using the front idler pulley brackets.
### Loosen the screws and pull the bracket forward.
### Hold the bracket still and re-tighten the screws.
## After the gantry is square and the belts are tight, re-tighten the set screw on the Y drive pulley you loosened earlier.

= Quick Reference =
* The focusing lens has a 65mm focal point.
* For cutting, the bottom of the carriage should be ~81mm from the surface of the material you intend to cut.

= Warnings =
[[File:Laser.PNG|100px]] Eyesight Damage Risk

[[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk

[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] Electric Shock Risk

[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] High Voltage

[[File:Flammable.png|100px]] Flammable Risk

== Safety ==
[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required

[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use

[[Category: Projects]]

== Usage Class Presentation ==

This file is the presentation deck used by Freeside to train users about how to use the laser cutter through 2015.

[[Media:Freeside Laser 101.pdf|Right Click Here to Download PDF]]

This file is a presentation to supplement the one above, given January 2018.

[[Media:laserCutterClass.pdf|Right Click Here to Download PDF]]

== Control Computer Backup ==

From time to time it is a good idea to back up the control computer. The laser runs on a careful stack of near-obsolete software. We've been using Clonezilla to image the entire hard drive.

There is a boot CD and a USB stick near the laser. The USB stick is large enough for several copies of the hard drive, so leave the oldest one and the last one, if you can. If you restore, you might also want to clone the existing state of the drive for autopsy or in case something goes wrong with the restore process.

File:LaserCutter.png

2021-11-14T17:40:40Z

Ironleg:

Busy Bee Lathe

2021-11-14T17:40:03Z

Ironleg:

[[File:BusyBeeAtOldShop.png|300px|thumbnail|right|The lathe as it lived at Old Freeside]]
[[File:LatheVFD.png|300px|thumbnail|right|The VFD after it was freshly retrofitted, new custom control panel and all.]]
= Owner(s) =
* Freeside Atlanta

= Permissions =

The lathe is one of the more dangerous tools in Freeside, as well as one of the most complex. As-such, do not use the lathe until you've either attended a class on it run by Freeside or have been signed off on it as competent in it's basic use.

= Restrictions =
* Do not run lathe if oil level below 'low' on sightglass. ''add pic''
* Test emergency foot brake before use
* NEVER EVER EVER attempt to change spindle speeds while machine is running

= About =
The Busy Bee lathe is a very mysterious beast. Busy Bee appears to be a Canadian company that imports Taiwanese made tools, similar to Grizzly. Unfortunately it's not well supported, and repair parts and documentation for it are fairly hard to come by. It was originally a single phase 220v machine, but has been converted to 3 phase VFD control with electric braking. While it originally had a lube system, Lore has it that it plugged full of shmoo and stopped working, and no one ever fixed it because it was so seldom needed. Who knows?
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]

== Mechanical Controls ==
''need labeled picture of headstock and apron controls''
=== Setting Spindle Speed ===
''add table ''
See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Speeds and Feeds]

=== Lubrication System ===
'' controls specs, lube type, does the lube pump even work? ''

== Electrical ==
The lathe runs on a single phase 240v to 3 phase 240v Variable Frequency Drive mounted to the wall behind it. This allows the lathe speed to be adjusted on the fly by a dial on it's control panel. There are emergency stops wired to the stop button, E-stop button, and brake pedal. It would be real real nice if someone were to copy down the programming settings in the VFD so that if it ever breaks we don't have a hard time replacing it. :)

= Manual(s) =
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042] <-- most similar to our model
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]

= Instruction and Safety Articles =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/pages/Metalworking-Basics.html Metalworking Basics]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFQEnDZy6E Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 1/2]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYBWXY60Sc Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 2/2]

= Projects =

Single point threading drive and apron controls need to be refurbished and (re)installed.

Busy Bee Lathe

2021-11-14T17:39:34Z

Ironleg:

[[File:BusyBeeAtOldShop.png|300px|thumbnail|right|The lathe as it lived at Old Freeside]]
[[File:LatheVFD.png|400px|thumbnail|left|The VFD after it was freshly retrofitted, new custom control panel and all.]]
= Owner(s) =
* Freeside Atlanta

= Permissions =

The lathe is one of the more dangerous tools in Freeside, as well as one of the most complex. As-such, do not use the lathe until you've either attended a class on it run by Freeside or have been signed off on it as competent in it's basic use.

= Restrictions =
* Do not run lathe if oil level below 'low' on sightglass. ''add pic''
* Test emergency foot brake before use
* NEVER EVER EVER attempt to change spindle speeds while machine is running

= About =
The Busy Bee lathe is a very mysterious beast. Busy Bee appears to be a Canadian company that imports Taiwanese made tools, similar to Grizzly. Unfortunately it's not well supported, and repair parts and documentation for it are fairly hard to come by. It was originally a single phase 220v machine, but has been converted to 3 phase VFD control with electric braking. While it originally had a lube system, Lore has it that it plugged full of shmoo and stopped working, and no one ever fixed it because it was so seldom needed. Who knows?
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]

== Mechanical Controls ==
''need labeled picture of headstock and apron controls''
=== Setting Spindle Speed ===
''add table ''
See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Speeds and Feeds]

=== Lubrication System ===
'' controls specs, lube type, does the lube pump even work? ''

== Electrical ==
The lathe runs on a single phase 240v to 3 phase 240v Variable Frequency Drive mounted to the wall behind it. This allows the lathe speed to be adjusted on the fly by a dial on it's control panel. There are emergency stops wired to the stop button, E-stop button, and brake pedal. It would be real real nice if someone were to copy down the programming settings in the VFD so that if it ever breaks we don't have a hard time replacing it. :)

= Manual(s) =
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042] <-- most similar to our model
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]

= Instruction and Safety Articles =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/pages/Metalworking-Basics.html Metalworking Basics]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFQEnDZy6E Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 1/2]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYBWXY60Sc Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 2/2]

= Projects =

Single point threading drive and apron controls need to be refurbished and (re)installed.

File:LatheVFD.png

2021-11-14T17:38:38Z

Ironleg:

File:BusyBeeAtOldShop.png

2021-11-14T17:36:09Z

Ironleg:

WALL-O-WHITEBOARD

2021-11-14T17:31:00Z

Ironleg: Created page with "COME ONE, COME ALL! CAST YOUR GAZE AND FEAST YOUR EYES ON THE LARGEST, LONGEST WHITEBOARD IN ALL OF THE METRO-ATLANTA REGION! 600px Freesid..."

COME ONE, COME ALL! CAST YOUR GAZE AND FEAST YOUR EYES ON THE LARGEST, LONGEST WHITEBOARD IN ALL OF THE METRO-ATLANTA REGION!

[[File:Whiteboardwall.jpg|right|600px]]

Freeside's whiteboard wall is a giant multi-panel whiteboard that is an ever-changing art project, community calendar, means of organizing less formal classes, or scribbling nonsense and things found on fortune cookies. Feel free to make your own mark!

Equipment

2021-11-14T17:28:07Z

Ironleg: /* Auditorium */

Freeside has lots of equipment, spare parts, material, furniture, and almost anything you can think of.

We're always looking to expand, so we also have a [[Wishlist]] of equipment that we'd like to have. For things that are on loan to the space, we have a [[Loanation Agreement]].

== [[Welcome]] ==

* [[WelcomeKiosk| Welcome Kiosk]]
* Van de Graaf generator
* Pterodactyl
* [[WelcomeTablet| Asus TF-101 Tablet]]
* [[iPad Square Kiosk]]

== [[3D_Printing| 3D Printing]] ==

[[File:24495000883_c84da5a225_h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* The Future Wall of Spool
* [[Lulzbot_Mini | Lulzbot Mini]]
* [[LulzBot TAZ 3]]
* [[Rostock MAX V2]]
* 3D Printing PC

== [[Electronics_Lab| Electronics Lab]] ==

* Solder
* Flux pens
* Flux paste
* Soldering Irons
* Toaster Solder [[Reflow Oven]]
* Helping Hands with Magnifiers
* Copper wool in cups
* Arduino Uno (a jillion of them)
* TI MSP430
* Raspberry Pi
* Oscilloscopes
* Bench power supplies
* Multimeters
* Breadboards and test benches
* Desoldering tools
* Many, many spare parts and components
* [[Rigol DS1054Z]] DSO scope
* (Temporary) [[List of Donated Equipment]]
* [[Electronic Coil Winder]]

== [[Facility Tech Infrastructure]] ==
* Comcast Modem
* Visionis access controller
* Router
* Switches
* [[Juniper_J2320| Juniper J2320]]

== [[Auditorium]] ==
* The [[WALL-O-WHITEBOARD]]
* Plenty of couches and chairs
* 80" TV
* Occulus VR headset
* PS4
* 16ft x 9ft projection screen
* [[1080p 2500 lumen projector]]
* 5.2 Surround sound system
* Platform for presentation area
* Weird videos from the internet
* [[HDMI Extender]]
* [[Moog Werkstatt-01]]
* [[Dye Sublimation Printer]]
* [[920DW Scanner]]

== [[Media_Lab| Media Lab]] ==
* Media workstations (Windows and Linux)
* Emotiv Epoc brain-computer interface headset
* Vuzix stereoscopic glasses
* Kinect with SDK
* Eye tracking system with Open Gazer and OGAMA
* Arduino
* Raspberry Pi
* [[Starcaster by Fender guitar]]
* [[Ben's custom guitar]]
* [[Peavey Rage 158 Guitar Amplifier]]

* Stereoscopic microscope
* Glassware
* Slides
* Hot plate with stirrer
* Scales

== [[Tool_Room| Tool Room]] ==

[[File:32_-_8QM4x4h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* Jigsaws
* Circular Saws
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Power Drills and Hammer Drill
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Extension Cords
* Dremel Hand Tools
* Planers
* LOTS of almost-complete kits of drill bits
* So many clamps
* Screwdrivers, pliers, and such
* [[TEKTON Tool Kits]]

== [[Woodshop]] ==

[[File:Workshop - from Loft.jpg|thumb|250px|The old [[Woodshop]] as seen from the old facility's loft]]

* [[Grizzly Table Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable 1HP Dust Collector]]
* [[Steel City Drill Press]]
* [[Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903]]
* [[Laguna LT18 Band Saw]]
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Belt Sanders
* [[Black and Decker Compound Miter Saw]]
* Power Drills and Hammer Drills
* [[Porter Cable Scroll Saw]]
* [[Delta Bench Grinder]]
* [[Central Machinery Jointer]]
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Squirrel Cage shop fan
* Propane Blowtorches
* Tons of Extension Cords

== [[CNC Lab]] ==
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* Shapoko CNC Router
* [[CNC Cart]]
* [[3040 CNC Router]]
* [[Vacuum Former]]

== [[Metal Shop]] ==

[[File:Dsc_1048_27728446822_o.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* [[Busy Bee Lathe]]
* [[Lincoln Electric Mig Welder]]
* Hobart Stickmate Welder
* Ridgid Air Compressor
* [[Kiln]]
* Crucible
* Grinders and cut-off wheels
* [[Sheet Metal Brake]]
* [[Gas Forge]]
* [[Anvil and Blacksmith Tools]]
* [[Black Bull Metal Band Saw]]

== [[Garage]] ==

* [[Engine Hoist]]
* Automotive Related Tools
* Floor Jack
* [[Shop Air Compressor]]

== [[Safety]] ==

* Fire extinguishers
* Safety glasses
* Ear plugs
* Heavy-duty hearing protection
* Dust masks and air filters
* A hard hat
* First Aid kits

== [[Kitchenette]] ==
* [[Rapid Ramen Cooker]]
* Sink
* Hotplate
* Fridge
* Brita Filter
* Microwave
* Electric Kettle

File:Whiteboardwall.jpg

2021-11-14T17:25:38Z

Ironleg:

Busy Bee Lathe

2021-11-14T17:24:15Z

Ironleg: /* About */

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside Atlanta

= Permissions =

The lathe is one of the more dangerous tools in Freeside, as well as one of the most complex. As-such, do not use the lathe until you've either attended a class on it run by Freeside or have been signed off on it as competent in it's basic use.

= Restrictions =
* Do not run lathe if oil level below 'low' on sightglass. ''add pic''
* Test emergency foot brake before use
* NEVER EVER EVER attempt to change spindle speeds while machine is running

= About =
The Busy Bee lathe is a very mysterious beast. Busy Bee appears to be a Canadian company that imports Taiwanese made tools, similar to Grizzly. Unfortunately it's not well supported, and repair parts and documentation for it are fairly hard to come by. It was originally a single phase 220v machine, but has been converted to 3 phase VFD control with electric braking. While it originally had a lube system, Lore has it that it plugged full of shmoo and stopped working, and no one ever fixed it because it was so seldom needed. Who knows?
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]

== Mechanical Controls ==
''need labeled picture of headstock and apron controls''
=== Setting Spindle Speed ===
''add table ''
See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Speeds and Feeds]

=== Lubrication System ===
'' controls specs, lube type, does the lube pump even work? ''

== Electrical ==
The lathe runs on a single phase 240v to 3 phase 240v Variable Frequency Drive mounted to the wall behind it. This allows the lathe speed to be adjusted on the fly by a dial on it's control panel. There are emergency stops wired to the stop button, E-stop button, and brake pedal. It would be real real nice if someone were to copy down the programming settings in the VFD so that if it ever breaks we don't have a hard time replacing it. :)

= Manual(s) =
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042] <-- most similar to our model
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]

= Instruction and Safety Articles =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/pages/Metalworking-Basics.html Metalworking Basics]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFQEnDZy6E Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 1/2]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYBWXY60Sc Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 2/2]

= Projects =

Single point threading drive and apron controls need to be refurbished and (re)installed.

Busy Bee Lathe

2021-11-14T17:10:19Z

Ironleg: /* Electrical */

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside Atlanta

= Permissions =

The lathe is one of the more dangerous tools in Freeside, as well as one of the most complex. As-such, do not use the lathe until you've either attended a class on it run by Freeside or have been signed off on it as competent in it's basic use.

= Restrictions =
* Do not run lathe if oil level below 'low' on sightglass. ''add pic''
* Test emergency foot brake before use
* NEVER EVER EVER attempt to change spindle speeds while machine is running

= About =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]

== Mechanical Controls ==
''need labeled picture of headstock and apron controls''
=== Setting Spindle Speed ===
''add table ''
See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Speeds and Feeds]

=== Lubrication System ===
'' controls specs, lube type, does the lube pump even work? ''

== Electrical ==
The lathe runs on a single phase 240v to 3 phase 240v Variable Frequency Drive mounted to the wall behind it. This allows the lathe speed to be adjusted on the fly by a dial on it's control panel. There are emergency stops wired to the stop button, E-stop button, and brake pedal. It would be real real nice if someone were to copy down the programming settings in the VFD so that if it ever breaks we don't have a hard time replacing it. :)

= Manual(s) =
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042] <-- most similar to our model
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]

= Instruction and Safety Articles =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/pages/Metalworking-Basics.html Metalworking Basics]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFQEnDZy6E Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 1/2]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYBWXY60Sc Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 2/2]

= Projects =

Single point threading drive and apron controls need to be refurbished and (re)installed.

Busy Bee Lathe

2021-11-14T17:07:40Z

Ironleg: /* Permissions */

Busy Bee Lathe

2021-11-14T17:05:32Z

Ironleg: /* Owner(s) */

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside Atlanta

= Permissions =
In this optional section, specify the conditions for permission to use the machine, if any.

= Restrictions =
* Do not run lathe if oil level below 'low' on sightglass. ''add pic''
* Test emergency foot brake before use
* NEVER EVER EVER attempt to change spindle speeds while machine is running

= About =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]

== Mechanical Controls ==
''need labeled picture of headstock and apron controls''
=== Setting Spindle Speed ===
''add table ''
See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Speeds and Feeds]

=== Lubrication System ===
'' controls specs, lube type, does the lube pump even work? ''

== Electrical ==
''put up edited CT042 schematic here ''

= Manual(s) =
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042] <-- most similar to our model
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]

= Instruction and Safety Articles =
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/pages/Metalworking-Basics.html Metalworking Basics]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFQEnDZy6E Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 1/2]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYBWXY60Sc Southbend Metal Lathe (Basic Use) 2/2]

= Projects =

Single point threading drive and apron controls need to be refurbished and (re)installed.

Freeside Lore

2021-11-14T17:04:35Z

Ironleg: /* People Lore */

In it's more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant to document some of the lore for the sake of future Freesiders.

= Facility Lore =
* [[Scary Bathroom]] Deep in the heart of Old Freeside, a demonic restroom waits....
* [[The Art Loft/attic]] AKA don't step there, you'll fall through the floor.
* [[The Sprinklers]] AKA Don't try to make a forge from blowtorches under a sprinkler head.

= Project Lore =
* [[Kali's Flamethrower]] AKA I want some Smores
* [[The Ballad of the Belt Grinder]] It takes a village to raise a tool.

= People Lore =
[[Rule Zero]] AKA Don't be on fire!

Freeside Lore

2021-11-14T16:59:44Z

Ironleg: Created page with "In it's more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant t..."

In it's more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant to document some of the lore for the sake of future Freesiders.

= Facility Lore =
* [[Scary Bathroom]] Deep in the heart of Old Freeside, a demonic restroom waits....
* [[The Art Loft/attic]] AKA don't step there, you'll fall through the floor.
* [[The Sprinklers]] AKA Don't try to make a forge from blowtorches under a sprinkler head.

= Project Lore =
* [[Kali's Flamethrower]] AKA I want some Smores
* [[The Ballad of the Belt Grinder]] It takes a village to raise a tool.

= People Lore =

Scary Bathroom

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Scary bathroom was the shop restroom at Old Freeside. It was a spooky, weirdly long restroom that at various points was painted with blood red walls, graffiti, strobe lights, and at some points the door was basically falling out of the wall. It was half crapper, half junk drawer, and had a slop sink that lived up to it's name.

Our Space

2021-11-14T16:49:23Z

Ironleg: /* Zones */

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==NOTE!==
This section of the wiki was made before Freeside moved from it's original location to it's new location in 2020. It's preserved on the wiki until it's corrected to reflect our new location and may not be accurate to what our current facility is, but we are editing the wiki to bring it in closer line with reality. Please reach out to hello@fresideatlanta.org if you have any questions.

== Overview ==

Freeside has over 9,000 square feet filled with workstations, workshops, and collaborative environments.

== Location ==

3043 Commerce Way 
Atlanta, Georgia 30354

[[Detailed Directions]]

== Zones ==

Freeside is composed of several zones, which divide the space into loosely-defined areas of common activity. The zone boundaries are intended to shift and move as activity increases and member interests change over time.

*00: [[Welcome]]
*01: [[3D Printing]]
*02: [[Electronics Storage]]
*03: [[Electronics Lab]]
*04: [[Kitchen]]
*07: [[Auditorium]]
*10: [[Ham Shack]] and [[Podcast]] Studio
*11: [[Member Storage]]
*12: [[Project Storage]]
*15: [[Woodshop]]
*16: [[CNC Lab]]
*17: [[Garage]]
*18: [[Workstations]]
*19: [[Safety]]
*20: [[Open Workspace]]
*22: [[Metal Shop]]

{{clear}}

== Gallery ==

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== Walkthroughs ==

https://youtu.be/UUbOZcxXrjg

A final walkthrough of Freeside's original location all packed down and ready for our move to our new location

Board of Directors

2021-11-14T16:47:37Z

Ironleg: /* Directors */

Equipment

2021-11-14T16:45:41Z

Ironleg: /* 3D Printing */

Freeside has lots of equipment, spare parts, material, furniture, and almost anything you can think of.

We're always looking to expand, so we also have a [[Wishlist]] of equipment that we'd like to have. For things that are on loan to the space, we have a [[Loanation Agreement]].

== [[Welcome]] ==

* [[WelcomeKiosk| Welcome Kiosk]]
* Van de Graaf generator
* Pterodactyl
* [[WelcomeTablet| Asus TF-101 Tablet]]
* [[iPad Square Kiosk]]

== [[3D_Printing| 3D Printing]] ==

[[File:24495000883_c84da5a225_h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* The Future Wall of Spool
* [[Lulzbot_Mini | Lulzbot Mini]]
* [[LulzBot TAZ 3]]
* [[Rostock MAX V2]]
* 3D Printing PC

== [[Electronics_Lab| Electronics Lab]] ==

* Solder
* Flux pens
* Flux paste
* Soldering Irons
* Toaster Solder [[Reflow Oven]]
* Helping Hands with Magnifiers
* Copper wool in cups
* Arduino Uno (a jillion of them)
* TI MSP430
* Raspberry Pi
* Oscilloscopes
* Bench power supplies
* Multimeters
* Breadboards and test benches
* Desoldering tools
* Many, many spare parts and components
* [[Rigol DS1054Z]] DSO scope
* (Temporary) [[List of Donated Equipment]]
* [[Electronic Coil Winder]]

== [[Facility Tech Infrastructure]] ==
* Comcast Modem
* Visionis access controller
* Router
* Switches
* [[Juniper_J2320| Juniper J2320]]

== [[Auditorium]] ==
* Plenty of couches and chairs
* 80" TV
* Occulus VR headset
* PS4
* 16ft x 9ft projection screen
* [[1080p 2500 lumen projector]]
* 5.2 Surround sound system
* Platform for presentation area
* Weird videos from the internet
* [[HDMI Extender]]
* [[Moog Werkstatt-01]]
* [[Dye Sublimation Printer]]
* [[920DW Scanner]]

== [[Media_Lab| Media Lab]] ==
* Media workstations (Windows and Linux)
* Emotiv Epoc brain-computer interface headset
* Vuzix stereoscopic glasses
* Kinect with SDK
* Eye tracking system with Open Gazer and OGAMA
* Arduino
* Raspberry Pi
* [[Starcaster by Fender guitar]]
* [[Ben's custom guitar]]
* [[Peavey Rage 158 Guitar Amplifier]]

* Stereoscopic microscope
* Glassware
* Slides
* Hot plate with stirrer
* Scales

== [[Tool_Room| Tool Room]] ==

[[File:32_-_8QM4x4h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* Jigsaws
* Circular Saws
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Power Drills and Hammer Drill
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Extension Cords
* Dremel Hand Tools
* Planers
* LOTS of almost-complete kits of drill bits
* So many clamps
* Screwdrivers, pliers, and such
* [[TEKTON Tool Kits]]

== [[Woodshop]] ==

[[File:Workshop - from Loft.jpg|thumb|250px|The old [[Woodshop]] as seen from the old facility's loft]]

* [[Grizzly Table Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable 1HP Dust Collector]]
* [[Steel City Drill Press]]
* [[Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903]]
* [[Laguna LT18 Band Saw]]
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Belt Sanders
* [[Black and Decker Compound Miter Saw]]
* Power Drills and Hammer Drills
* [[Porter Cable Scroll Saw]]
* [[Delta Bench Grinder]]
* [[Central Machinery Jointer]]
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Squirrel Cage shop fan
* Propane Blowtorches
* Tons of Extension Cords

== [[CNC Lab]] ==
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* Shapoko CNC Router
* [[CNC Cart]]
* [[3040 CNC Router]]
* [[Vacuum Former]]

== [[Metal Shop]] ==

[[File:Dsc_1048_27728446822_o.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* [[Busy Bee Lathe]]
* [[Lincoln Electric Mig Welder]]
* Hobart Stickmate Welder
* Ridgid Air Compressor
* [[Kiln]]
* Crucible
* Grinders and cut-off wheels
* [[Sheet Metal Brake]]
* [[Gas Forge]]
* [[Anvil and Blacksmith Tools]]
* [[Black Bull Metal Band Saw]]

== [[Garage]] ==

* [[Engine Hoist]]
* Automotive Related Tools
* Floor Jack
* [[Shop Air Compressor]]

== [[Safety]] ==

* Fire extinguishers
* Safety glasses
* Ear plugs
* Heavy-duty hearing protection
* Dust masks and air filters
* A hard hat
* First Aid kits

== [[Kitchenette]] ==
* [[Rapid Ramen Cooker]]
* Sink
* Hotplate
* Fridge
* Brita Filter
* Microwave
* Electric Kettle

Equipment

2021-11-14T16:44:07Z

Ironleg: Removing the dead wood

Freeside has lots of equipment, spare parts, material, furniture, and almost anything you can think of.

We're always looking to expand, so we also have a [[Wishlist]] of equipment that we'd like to have. For things that are on loan to the space, we have a [[Loanation Agreement]].

== [[Welcome]] ==

* [[WelcomeKiosk| Welcome Kiosk]]
* Van de Graaf generator
* Pterodactyl
* [[WelcomeTablet| Asus TF-101 Tablet]]
* [[iPad Square Kiosk]]

== [[3D_Printing| 3D Printing]] ==

[[File:24495000883_c84da5a225_h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* The Wall of Spool
* [[Lulzbot_Mini | Lulzbot Mini]]
* [[LulzBot TAZ 3]]
* [[Rostock MAX V2]]
* 3D Printing PC

== [[Electronics_Lab| Electronics Lab]] ==

* Solder
* Flux pens
* Flux paste
* Soldering Irons
* Toaster Solder [[Reflow Oven]]
* Helping Hands with Magnifiers
* Copper wool in cups
* Arduino Uno (a jillion of them)
* TI MSP430
* Raspberry Pi
* Oscilloscopes
* Bench power supplies
* Multimeters
* Breadboards and test benches
* Desoldering tools
* Many, many spare parts and components
* [[Rigol DS1054Z]] DSO scope
* (Temporary) [[List of Donated Equipment]]
* [[Electronic Coil Winder]]

== [[Facility Tech Infrastructure]] ==
* Comcast Modem
* Visionis access controller
* Router
* Switches
* [[Juniper_J2320| Juniper J2320]]

== [[Auditorium]] ==
* Plenty of couches and chairs
* 80" TV
* Occulus VR headset
* PS4
* 16ft x 9ft projection screen
* [[1080p 2500 lumen projector]]
* 5.2 Surround sound system
* Platform for presentation area
* Weird videos from the internet
* [[HDMI Extender]]
* [[Moog Werkstatt-01]]
* [[Dye Sublimation Printer]]
* [[920DW Scanner]]

== [[Media_Lab| Media Lab]] ==
* Media workstations (Windows and Linux)
* Emotiv Epoc brain-computer interface headset
* Vuzix stereoscopic glasses
* Kinect with SDK
* Eye tracking system with Open Gazer and OGAMA
* Arduino
* Raspberry Pi
* [[Starcaster by Fender guitar]]
* [[Ben's custom guitar]]
* [[Peavey Rage 158 Guitar Amplifier]]

* Stereoscopic microscope
* Glassware
* Slides
* Hot plate with stirrer
* Scales

== [[Tool_Room| Tool Room]] ==

[[File:32_-_8QM4x4h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* Jigsaws
* Circular Saws
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Power Drills and Hammer Drill
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Extension Cords
* Dremel Hand Tools
* Planers
* LOTS of almost-complete kits of drill bits
* So many clamps
* Screwdrivers, pliers, and such
* [[TEKTON Tool Kits]]

== [[Woodshop]] ==

[[File:Workshop - from Loft.jpg|thumb|250px|The old [[Woodshop]] as seen from the old facility's loft]]

* [[Grizzly Table Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable 1HP Dust Collector]]
* [[Steel City Drill Press]]
* [[Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903]]
* [[Laguna LT18 Band Saw]]
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Belt Sanders
* [[Black and Decker Compound Miter Saw]]
* Power Drills and Hammer Drills
* [[Porter Cable Scroll Saw]]
* [[Delta Bench Grinder]]
* [[Central Machinery Jointer]]
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Squirrel Cage shop fan
* Propane Blowtorches
* Tons of Extension Cords

== [[CNC Lab]] ==
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* Shapoko CNC Router
* [[CNC Cart]]
* [[3040 CNC Router]]
* [[Vacuum Former]]

== [[Metal Shop]] ==

[[File:Dsc_1048_27728446822_o.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* [[Busy Bee Lathe]]
* [[Lincoln Electric Mig Welder]]
* Hobart Stickmate Welder
* Ridgid Air Compressor
* [[Kiln]]
* Crucible
* Grinders and cut-off wheels
* [[Sheet Metal Brake]]
* [[Gas Forge]]
* [[Anvil and Blacksmith Tools]]
* [[Black Bull Metal Band Saw]]

== [[Garage]] ==

* [[Engine Hoist]]
* Automotive Related Tools
* Floor Jack
* [[Shop Air Compressor]]

== [[Safety]] ==

* Fire extinguishers
* Safety glasses
* Ear plugs
* Heavy-duty hearing protection
* Dust masks and air filters
* A hard hat
* First Aid kits

== [[Kitchenette]] ==
* [[Rapid Ramen Cooker]]
* Sink
* Hotplate
* Fridge
* Brita Filter
* Microwave
* Electric Kettle

Equipment

2021-11-14T16:29:54Z

Ironleg: /* Electronics Lab */

Freeside has lots of equipment, spare parts, material, furniture, and almost anything you can think of.

We're always looking to expand, so we also have a [[Wishlist]] of equipment that we'd like to have. For things that are on loan to the space, we have a [[Loanation Agreement]].

== [[Welcome]] ==

* [[WelcomeKiosk| Welcome Kiosk]]
* Van de Graaf generator
* Pterodactyl
* [[WelcomeTablet| Asus TF-101 Tablet]]
* [[iPad Square Kiosk]]

== [[3D_Printing| 3D Printing]] ==

[[File:24495000883_c84da5a225_h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* The Wall of Spool
* [[Lulzbot_Mini | Lulzbot Mini]]
* [[LulzBot TAZ 3]]
* [[Rostock MAX V2]]
* 3D Printing PC

== [[Electronics_Lab| Electronics Lab]] ==

* Solder
* Flux pens
* Flux paste
* Soldering Irons
* Toaster Solder [[Reflow Oven]]
* Helping Hands with Magnifiers
* Copper wool in cups
* Arduino Uno (a jillion of them)
* TI MSP430
* Raspberry Pi
* Oscilloscopes
* Bench power supplies
* Multimeters
* Breadboards and test benches
* Desoldering tools
* Many, many spare parts and components
* [[Rigol DS1054Z]] DSO scope
* (Temporary) [[List of Donated Equipment]]
* [[Electronic Coil Winder]]

== [[Classroom]] ==

* Desk space for 16
* [[Portable projector]]
* Whiteboard (both on the wall and on the tables!)
* Official-looking teacher's desk
* [[Mettler PE 3600 Electronic Scale]]
* [[Printers / Scanners]]

== [[Server_Room| Server Room]] ==
* Racks
* Comcast Modem
* [[Juniper_J2320| Juniper J2320]]
* Rack servers running *nix OS, various specifications
* IT workstation
* [[Kill-A-Watt]]
* [[Security Bit Set]]

== [[Auditorium]] ==
* A bunch of couches and chairs
* 16ft x 9ft projection screen
* [[1080p 2500 lumen projector]]
* 5.2 Surround sound system
* Totally legit podium with a microphone
* Stage for presentation area
* Beautiful, well-designed media cabinet
* Weird videos from the internet
* [[HDMI Extender]]
* [[Moog Werkstatt-01]]
* [[Pinball Machine]]
* [[Dye Sublimation Printer]]
* [[920DW Scanner]]

== [[Media_Lab| Media Lab]] ==
* Media workstations (Windows and Linux)
* Network attached storage (NAS) systems
* Emotiv Epoc brain-computer interface headset
* Vuzix stereoscopic glasses
* Kinect with SDK
* Eye tracking system with Open Gazer and OGAMA
* Arduino
* Raspberry Pi
* [[Yamaha guitar]] (now playable, available for further hacking)
* [[Starcaster by Fender guitar]]
* [[Ben's custom guitar]]
* [[Peavey Rage 158 Guitar Amplifier]]
* Avid Vocal Studio mic kit
* USB-to-DMX interface
* Dreamlights RGB LED lighting
* 5.1 Surround sound system (it's more like a 9.4 system - Alan)
* [[Canon PowerShot]]

== [[Bio_Lab| Bio Lab]] ==
* Stereoscopic microscope
* Glassware
* Slides
* Hot plate with stirrer
* Scales
* Incubator

== [[Ham Shack| Ham Shack]] / Misc Room ==
* Multi-Operator Radio Station Desk
* Patch Panel for coax and other cables
* Multiple power supplies and battery backup power
* SWR and Transmit Power Meters
* Amateur Band Plan, Maidenhead Grid Maps, and other information charts
* PC for SDR, station logging, and digital modes
* Locker for radios
* [[Radio Rack]]
:* Kenwood UHF Transceiver (70cm band)
:* Kenwood VHF Transceiver (2M band)
:* Cobra CB (Possible conversion to 10M band?)

=== Misc ===
* [[Embroidery Machine]]

== [[Tool_Room| Tool Room]] ==

[[File:32_-_8QM4x4h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* Jigsaws
* Circular Saws
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Power Drills and Hammer Drill
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Extension Cords
* Dremel Hand Tools
* Planers
* LOTS of almost-complete kits of drill bits
* More than 30 clamps
* Screwdrivers, pliers, and such
* [[TEKTON Tool Kits]]

== [[Woodshop]] ==

[[File:Workshop - from Loft.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Woodshop]] as seen from the loft]]

* [[Grizzly Table Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable 1HP Dust Collector]]
* [[Steel City Drill Press]]
* [[Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903]]
* [[Laguna LT18 Band Saw]]
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Belt Sander
* [[Black and Decker Compound Miter Saw]]
* Power Drills and Hammer Drills
* [[Porter Cable Scroll Saw]]
* [[Delta Bench Grinder]]
* [[Central Machinery Jointer]]
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Squirrel Cage shop fan
* Propane Blowtorches
* Tons of Extension Cords
* [[Cisco7960G_02]]

== [[CNC Lab]] ==
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* Shapoko CNC Router
* [[CNC Cart]]
* [[3040 CNC Router]]
* [[Paint Spray Booth]]
* [[Vacuum Former]]

== [[Metal Shop]] ==

[[File:Dsc_1048_27728446822_o.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* [[Busy Bee Lathe]]
* [[Lincoln Electric Mig Welder]]
* Hobart Stickmate Welder
* Ridgid Air Compressor
* [[Kiln]]
* Crucible
* Grinders and cut-off wheels
* [[Sheet Metal Brake]]
* [[Gas Forge]]
* [[Anvil and Blacksmith Tools]]
* [[Black Bull Metal Band Saw]]

== [[Garage]] ==

* Engine Stand
* [[Tire Changer]]
* [[Engine Hoist]]
* Automotive Related Tools
* Floor Jack
* [[Shop Air Compressor]]

== [[Safety]] ==

* Safety glasses
* Ear plugs
* Heavy-duty hearing protection
* Dust masks and air filters
* A hard hat
* Eye wash
* Two First Aid kits

== [[Attic]] ==
* Build-out Materials

== [[Kitchen]] ==
* [[Rapid Ramen Cooker]]

WelcomeKiosk

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Ironleg: /* Zone */

[[File:ImageOfEquipment.jpg|thumb|300px]]
The Welcome Kiosk is a small computer with a vertical screen sitting by the front entrance for new guests to sign Freeside's Liability Waver. BabyHead McPolygon usually has a sign nearby alerting guests to this.
Add or link new equipment pages to [[Equipment]]
= Zone =
[[Equipment]]

= About =
What is this equipment used for. Brief description.

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside

= Hackability =
Do Not Hack

== Permissions ==
none

== Restrictions ==
none

== Caution ==
none

= Basic Instructions =
* Step 1
* Step 2

== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
[[File:Info.jpg|50px|link=]]URL to product page if it exists 
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=]]URL to product manuals 
[[File:Video.jpg|50px|link=]]Link to videos showing good examples of use

= Tips =
* ??
* ??

= Warnings =
Delete those that do not apply 

[[File:Laser.PNG|100px]] Eyesight Damage Risk

[[File:Entrapment.png|100px]] Entrapment Risk

[[File:Flammable.png|100px]] Flammable Risk

[[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts

[[File:NonIoizingRadiation.png|100px]] Non-Ionizing Radiation (RF)

[[File:UV.png |100px]] UV Radiation

[[File:Radiation.PNG |100px]] Radiation Warning

[[File:Poison.PNG|100px]] Poisonous Substances

[[File:Hot.gif|100px]] Hot Surfaces

[[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk

[[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk

[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] Electric Shock Risk

[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] High Voltage

== Safety ==
Delete those that do not apply 

[[File:BreathingMask.PNG|100px]] Breathing Mask Required

[[File:Gloves.PNG|100px]] Gloves Required

[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required

[[File:HardHat.PNG|100px]] Hardhat Required

[[File:Hearing.PNG|100px]] Hearing Protection Required

[[File:Lockout.PNG|100px]] Lockout Required

[[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual

[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use

[[File:WashHands.PNG|100px]] Wash Hands Prior/After Use

[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use

[[File:WeldingMask.PNG |100px]] Welding Mask Must Be Worn

[[category: Equipment]]
[[category: QR Code Needed]]

Equipment

2021-11-14T16:28:03Z

Ironleg: /* Welcome */

Freeside has lots of equipment, spare parts, material, furniture, and almost anything you can think of.

We're always looking to expand, so we also have a [[Wishlist]] of equipment that we'd like to have. For things that are on loan to the space, we have a [[Loanation Agreement]].

== [[Welcome]] ==

* [[WelcomeKiosk| Welcome Kiosk]]
* Van de Graaf generator
* Pterodactyl
* [[WelcomeTablet| Asus TF-101 Tablet]]
* [[iPad Square Kiosk]]

== [[3D_Printing| 3D Printing]] ==

[[File:24495000883_c84da5a225_h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* The Wall of Spool
* [[Lulzbot_Mini | Lulzbot Mini]]
* [[LulzBot TAZ 3]]
* [[Rostock MAX V2]]
* 3D Printing PC

== [[Electronics_Lab| Electronics Lab]] ==

* Death-Bot, Freeside's [[Hexacopter]]
* Solder
* Flux pens
* Flux paste
* Soldering Irons
* Toaster Solder [[Reflow Oven]]
* Helping Hands with Magnifiers
* Copper wool in cups
* Arduino Uno
* TI MSP430
* Raspberry Pi
* Oscilloscopes
* Bench power supplies
* Multimeters
* Breadboards and test benches
* Desoldering tools
* Many, many spare parts and components
* [[Rigol DS1054Z]] DSO scope
* (Temporary) [[List of Donated Equipment]]
* [[Electronic Coil Winder]]

== [[Classroom]] ==

* Desk space for 16
* [[Portable projector]]
* Whiteboard (both on the wall and on the tables!)
* Official-looking teacher's desk
* [[Mettler PE 3600 Electronic Scale]]
* [[Printers / Scanners]]

== [[Server_Room| Server Room]] ==
* Racks
* Comcast Modem
* [[Juniper_J2320| Juniper J2320]]
* Rack servers running *nix OS, various specifications
* IT workstation
* [[Kill-A-Watt]]
* [[Security Bit Set]]

== [[Auditorium]] ==
* A bunch of couches and chairs
* 16ft x 9ft projection screen
* [[1080p 2500 lumen projector]]
* 5.2 Surround sound system
* Totally legit podium with a microphone
* Stage for presentation area
* Beautiful, well-designed media cabinet
* Weird videos from the internet
* [[HDMI Extender]]
* [[Moog Werkstatt-01]]
* [[Pinball Machine]]
* [[Dye Sublimation Printer]]
* [[920DW Scanner]]

== [[Media_Lab| Media Lab]] ==
* Media workstations (Windows and Linux)
* Network attached storage (NAS) systems
* Emotiv Epoc brain-computer interface headset
* Vuzix stereoscopic glasses
* Kinect with SDK
* Eye tracking system with Open Gazer and OGAMA
* Arduino
* Raspberry Pi
* [[Yamaha guitar]] (now playable, available for further hacking)
* [[Starcaster by Fender guitar]]
* [[Ben's custom guitar]]
* [[Peavey Rage 158 Guitar Amplifier]]
* Avid Vocal Studio mic kit
* USB-to-DMX interface
* Dreamlights RGB LED lighting
* 5.1 Surround sound system (it's more like a 9.4 system - Alan)
* [[Canon PowerShot]]

== [[Bio_Lab| Bio Lab]] ==
* Stereoscopic microscope
* Glassware
* Slides
* Hot plate with stirrer
* Scales
* Incubator

== [[Ham Shack| Ham Shack]] / Misc Room ==
* Multi-Operator Radio Station Desk
* Patch Panel for coax and other cables
* Multiple power supplies and battery backup power
* SWR and Transmit Power Meters
* Amateur Band Plan, Maidenhead Grid Maps, and other information charts
* PC for SDR, station logging, and digital modes
* Locker for radios
* [[Radio Rack]]
:* Kenwood UHF Transceiver (70cm band)
:* Kenwood VHF Transceiver (2M band)
:* Cobra CB (Possible conversion to 10M band?)

=== Misc ===
* [[Embroidery Machine]]

== [[Tool_Room| Tool Room]] ==

[[File:32_-_8QM4x4h.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* Jigsaws
* Circular Saws
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Power Drills and Hammer Drill
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Extension Cords
* Dremel Hand Tools
* Planers
* LOTS of almost-complete kits of drill bits
* More than 30 clamps
* Screwdrivers, pliers, and such
* [[TEKTON Tool Kits]]

== [[Woodshop]] ==

[[File:Workshop - from Loft.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Woodshop]] as seen from the loft]]

* [[Grizzly Table Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable 1HP Dust Collector]]
* [[Steel City Drill Press]]
* [[Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903]]
* [[Laguna LT18 Band Saw]]
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Belt Sander
* [[Black and Decker Compound Miter Saw]]
* Power Drills and Hammer Drills
* [[Porter Cable Scroll Saw]]
* [[Delta Bench Grinder]]
* [[Central Machinery Jointer]]
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Squirrel Cage shop fan
* Propane Blowtorches
* Tons of Extension Cords
* [[Cisco7960G_02]]

== [[CNC Lab]] ==
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* Shapoko CNC Router
* [[CNC Cart]]
* [[3040 CNC Router]]
* [[Paint Spray Booth]]
* [[Vacuum Former]]

== [[Metal Shop]] ==

[[File:Dsc_1048_27728446822_o.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

* [[Busy Bee Lathe]]
* [[Lincoln Electric Mig Welder]]
* Hobart Stickmate Welder
* Ridgid Air Compressor
* [[Kiln]]
* Crucible
* Grinders and cut-off wheels
* [[Sheet Metal Brake]]
* [[Gas Forge]]
* [[Anvil and Blacksmith Tools]]
* [[Black Bull Metal Band Saw]]

== [[Garage]] ==

* Engine Stand
* [[Tire Changer]]
* [[Engine Hoist]]
* Automotive Related Tools
* Floor Jack
* [[Shop Air Compressor]]

== [[Safety]] ==

* Safety glasses
* Ear plugs
* Heavy-duty hearing protection
* Dust masks and air filters
* A hard hat
* Eye wash
* Two First Aid kits

== [[Attic]] ==
* Build-out Materials

== [[Kitchen]] ==
* [[Rapid Ramen Cooker]]

WelcomeKiosk

2021-11-14T16:27:24Z

Ironleg:

[[File:ImageOfEquipment.jpg|thumb|300px]]
The Welcome Kiosk is a small computer with a vertical screen sitting by the front entrance for new guests to sign Freeside's Liability Waver. BabyHead McPolygon usually has a sign nearby alerting guests to this.
Add or link new equipment pages to [[Equipment]]
= Zone =
(Set to the right zone) 
[[Equipment]] \ [[Warehouse]] \ [[Metal Shop]]

= About =
What is this equipment used for. Brief description.

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside

= Hackability =
Do Not Hack

== Permissions ==
none

== Restrictions ==
none

== Caution ==
none

= Basic Instructions =
* Step 1
* Step 2

== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
[[File:Info.jpg|50px|link=]]URL to product page if it exists 
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=]]URL to product manuals 
[[File:Video.jpg|50px|link=]]Link to videos showing good examples of use

= Tips =
* ??
* ??

= Warnings =
Delete those that do not apply 

[[File:Laser.PNG|100px]] Eyesight Damage Risk

[[File:Entrapment.png|100px]] Entrapment Risk

[[File:Flammable.png|100px]] Flammable Risk

[[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts

[[File:NonIoizingRadiation.png|100px]] Non-Ionizing Radiation (RF)

[[File:UV.png |100px]] UV Radiation

[[File:Radiation.PNG |100px]] Radiation Warning

[[File:Poison.PNG|100px]] Poisonous Substances

[[File:Hot.gif|100px]] Hot Surfaces

[[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk

[[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk

[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] Electric Shock Risk

[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] High Voltage

== Safety ==
Delete those that do not apply 

[[File:BreathingMask.PNG|100px]] Breathing Mask Required

[[File:Gloves.PNG|100px]] Gloves Required

[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required

[[File:HardHat.PNG|100px]] Hardhat Required

[[File:Hearing.PNG|100px]] Hearing Protection Required

[[File:Lockout.PNG|100px]] Lockout Required

[[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual

[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use

[[File:WashHands.PNG|100px]] Wash Hands Prior/After Use

[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use

[[File:WeldingMask.PNG |100px]] Welding Mask Must Be Worn

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[[category: QR Code Needed]]

Grizzly Table Saw

2021-11-14T15:55:46Z

Ironleg: /* Specifications and Detailed Instructions */

[[File:Grizzlysaw.png|thumb|300px]]

= Zone =
[[Equipment]] \ [[Warehouse]] \ [[Woodshop]]

= About =
A table saw is a woodworking tool consisting of a circular saw blade, mounted on an arbor, that is driven by an electric motor (either directly, by belt, or by gears). The blade protrudes through the surface of a table, which provides support for the material, usually wood, being cut.

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside

= Hackability =
Do Not Hack. Alert BoD or president if the saw is damaged or in a dangerous state. Repairs and modification require permission.

== Permissions ==
For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.

== Restrictions ==
Do not use the table saw to cut anything harder than wood or plastics. No aluminum, no steel, no matter how thin or soft. 

== Caution ==
Things a user should know prior to using the equipment: 

Tips for using the table saw - http://www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?articleid=317

= Basic Instructions =
1: Make sure dust collection tube inside saw is connected. 
2: Set blade height as needed. 
3: Adjust ripping fence use cutting sled. 
4: Power on saw. Ensure dust collector is powered on. 
5: Cut wood/plastic with saw keeping the material held tightly to the fence/sled. Use a push stick to avoid getting hands anywhere near the moving blade. 
6: Once done, clean up any mess, dust, or offcuts. 
7: Lower the blade below the table. Place ripping fence over blade to indicate saw is not in use. 

== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=https://cdn2.grizzly.com/manuals/g0833p_m.pdf]]https://cdn2.grizzly.com/manuals/g0833p_m.pdf Manual 
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=https://cdn0.grizzly.com/partslists/g0833p_pl.pdf]]https://cdn0.grizzly.com/partslists/g0833p_pl.pdf Parts 
[[File:Video.jpg|50px|link=http://bcove.me/6k8vlh1x]]http://bcove.me/6k8vlh1x instructional video

= Tips =
* Holding material flush with the table and squarely against the fence/ sled for straight clean safe cuts.
* If the suction sucks and sucking, empty the plastic bag and shake out the cloth bag. Make sure all the hoses are connected and not clogged.

= Maintenance History =

11/14/2021 (Ronnie/Dominic) 
(Primary issue was difficulty raising and lowering height and broken dust collector) 
1: Replaced the screw shafts for the blade height and angle adjustments. 
2: Replaced one hand wheel that was broken where it holds onto the spring pin on the shaft. 
3: Pulled the motor, belt, dust guards, dust tube, and basically anything that can be unbolted from the insides of the saw apart, vacuumed and wiped out any wood flour we could reach, lubed anything that could be with graphite spray. 
4: Replaced the spring pins on both shafts. 
5: Modified the repaired handwheel to allow it to properly lock (ground the notch in it deeper). 
6: Built a new dust collection automated power-on box. Wired it up to the saw and mounted it under the cabinet. It's a contactor relay that turns on power to the dust collector when the saw is on. 
7: Cleaned up, modified, and rebuilt the dust collector with the somewhat smaller one that used to be used for fume extraction at old freeside on the laser cutter. 
 
From here on, it should be part of buildout day to check that the insides of the saw are cleaned, the dust tube is in place, and that the parts of the blade height adjustment are lubed with graphite spray. This should keep it from getting all bound up and hard to adjust in the future.

= Warnings =

[[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts

[[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk

== Safety ==

[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required

[[File:Hearing.PNG|100px]] Hearing Protection Required

[[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual

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