Welcome to Fab Central

  • FabFolk
  • design Design Tools:
    • software index
    • command line
    • cad/cam
    • 3D modeling
    • 2D design/graphics
    • programming
    • web, siteserver, git (and how to edit this content)
  • circuits Circuits and Microcontrollers:
    • electronic parts
    • designing PCBs
    • exporting PCBs from Eagle for cad.py or the fab modules
    • fabbing PCBs w/ the vinyl cutter and cad.py
    • fabbing PCBs w/ the modela using cad.py or the fab modules
    • fabbing PCBs by etching
    • stuffing boards (soldering components)
    • AVR ISP Programmers
      • making the FabISP, an AVR in-system programmer (ISP)
      • making the FabISPkey, like the FabISP, but better!
    • Arduino Clones
      • Anduino, a fabbable, shield compatible Arduino clone
      • Fabkit, a barebones Arduino clone
    • connecting your board to the computer
    • compiling and uploading programs
    • architecture, registers and bit operations
    • input devices
    • output devices
    • networking and communications
    • data sheets
  • molding Molding and Casting:
    • 3D modeling & molding
    • wax molding
    • injection molding
    • vacuum forming
  • machines Basic Machines:
    • shop safety and rules
    • Universal laser cutter
    • vinyl cutter
    • Modela minimill
  • advanced machines Advanced Machines:
    • Omax waterjet cutter
    • ShopBot CNC mill
    • Excimer laser cutter
    • Epilog laser cutter
    • Alpha lathe
    • APS pick and place
    • Torchmate plasma cutting and routing
    • Zeiss Confocal Microscope
  • 3D_printing 3D Printing and Scanning Machines:
    • Stratasys FDM printer
    • ZCorp 3D printer
    • Minolta 3D scanner
    • InVision 3D printer
    • Make your own scanner
    • Make your own printer
    • 3D scanning with structured light
    • Real-time 3D scanning
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