ECE Makerspace Training

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Students planning to use the ECE Makerspace must:

Know and abide by the lab rules at all times
Be aware of the EH&S safety guidelines
Be trained on the machines before using them

To have access to the lab, please complete the "General Lab Access" section below and take the quiz with a 100% score.

For the individual tools/machines, please complete the "Tools & Equipment Access" section to learn how to use them.

Once you are ready, take the corresponding quiz at the bottom of each section. You must score 100% on the quizzes as well. All students must complete the General Lab Access training documents BEFORE reviewing laser cutting, 3D printing, or soldering.

NOTE: If you are identified using the lab or equipment without having completed the training, it will be grounds for immediate and permanent expulsion.

General Lab Access

IF YOU TOOK THE QUIZ BEFORE AUGUST 2024, YOU WILL NEED TO RETAKE THE QUIZ

Read the document and take the accompanying quiz

Student Rules v2 - PDF.pdf

Take this: General Lab Access Quiz

Tools & Equipment Access

Complete each sections and take the accompanying quiz to be authorized for it

Soldering

3D Printing

Laser Cutting

Soldering Quiz

3D Printing Quiz

Laser Cutting Quiz

Microcontroller Library

Arduinos and Raspberry Pi's available to be borrowed! Come talk to us during open hours.

Equipment Borrowing Form

Lab Hours

The Maker area will still be open during class times

Website: http://ece.ucsd.edu/makerspace

Staff

Please ask them for any help you need!

Current Staff: David, Ren, June, Kelly and Sohan

Thanks to all of our alumni: Alexis, Ari, Avak, Brittany, Cai, Christina, Cindy, Connor, Eric, George, Jasmine, Jesse, Justine, Kendrick, Liezl, Nicholas, Patrick, Victoria

Software Resources

InkScape Tutorial

SolidWorks & 3D Printing Tutorial (Overview)

SolidWorks Lessons (Learn SolidWorks)

Free Software List for UCSD Students

SolidWorks to PDF

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