In hopes of spreading the art of Digital Fabrication, Fablab Kerala is conducting an Introduction to Digital Fabrication workshop in two of its labs in Kerala. The workshop will be conducted on every Saturday at each of labs for a total duration of about 2 months (6 Saturdays). The workshop is designed to give an overview of all the rapid prototyping capabilities of Fablab Kerala. In this hands-on workshop, the participants will get to work on various prototyping methods like, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Screen printing, Designing and fabricating custom printed circuit boards, CNC Milling using 3-Axis large format CNC milling machine, How to design a product etc.
The series of workshops will begin from 28th Oct 2017. The workshop timing will be from 10am to 5pm. An overview of the syllabus is shown below.
- Introduction to Digital Fabrication (History and Inception).
- Fabrication possibilities of Fablab Kerala.
- Introduction to parametric Designing (2D and 3D).
- Familiarization with 3-Axis CNC Mill, Shopbot PRSalpha.
- Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing using Vcarvepro.
- Converting CAD to CAM, Setting tool paths.
- Safety Instructions.
- Prepping materials and machine.
- CNC Milling a product.
Consumables: Plywood Sheet 8X4 feet.
- Introduction to Electronics and Printed Circuit Boards.
- Introduction to EAGLE CAD PCB design software.
- Workflow of PCB Design.
- Designing A Hello World PCB.
- Introduction to precision milling machine, Modella MDX 20.
- Prepping material and machine.
- Machining a PCB.
Consumables: FR1 Single-side Copper Clad board.
- Introduction to parametric 3D design.
- Introduction to 3D printing technologies.
- Familiarization with Ultimaker 2 3D Printer.
- Prepping machine and material.
- Designing everyday objects.
- 3D printing a product.
Consumables: 3D printer filament (PLA)
- Introduction to parametric 2D design.
- Introduction to Laser cutting.
- Familiarization with Trotec Speedy 100 laser cutter.
- Prepping machine and material.
- Designing 3D press-fit models from 2D parts.
- Laser cutting a product.
Consumables: Craft Plywood (4mm), Acrylic sheet(4mm)
- Introduction to parametric 2D design.
- Introduction to Vinyl Cutting.
- Familiarization with Roland Vinyl Cutter.
- Prepping machine and material.
- Designing and cutting vinyl stickers.
- Introduction to Screen Printing.
- Vinyl cutting masks for Screen printing.
- Screen Printing a design on fabric.
Consumables: 3D printer filament (PLA)
A workshop on product design, which brings together all the skills that you have learned in the previous workshops. The workshop will include, identifying a problem, designing a solution, rapid prototyping of ideas, Taking prototypes to the next level.
The total duration of the workshop is 36hrs (6X6). The workshops will be conducted in two labs—Fablab Trivandrum, Technopark and Fablab Kochi, KTIZ, kalamassery—the details of which can be found in www.fablabkerala.in
All workshops are taken by trained professionals who have undergone Fabacademy Course. Considering the logistics inside the lab, the workshop can be attended by a maximum of 20 people at a time. The cost of the workshop is INR 3000 per person.
The means for production is a necessity in all colleges, which enables students to express their ideas through technology. Kerala Startup Mission has set up 20 Mini Fablabs in colleges across Kerala with the intention of bringing the art of Digital Fabrication to students in colleges.
In order to bring an environment of liveliness and encourage innovation, Fablab Kerala is organizing Fab Saturdays program for colleges. The program is give an overview of all the rapid prototyping capabilities of mini fablabs in their respective colleges.
The workshop will be conducted on every Saturday at each of Mini Fablabs for a total duration of about 2 months (5 Saturdays). In this hands-on workshop, the participants will get to work on various prototyping methods like, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Screen printing, Designing and fabricating custom printed circuit boards, CNC Milling using 3-Axis large format CNC milling machine etc.
All workshops are taken by trained professionals who have undergone Fabacademy Course. Considering the logistics inside the lab, the workshop can be attended by a maximum of 20 people at a time. The cost of the workshop is INR 3000 per person.