Fab Lab To-Do List

Here’s a bunch of things that are on the infamous to-do list for the Fab Lab. If you’re interested in helping out with any of them let us know. I’ll make this a wiki post so others can help keep it up to date.

  • Replace Luigi power button to match Mario
  • Update design computer to Windows 10
  • Replace front glass on Luigi
  • Update and print maintenance logs for lasers and 3D printers
  • Make storage and instructions for alternate Prusa beds
  • Set up remote monitoring for 3D printers
  • Build laser material rack
    • Will replace the section of shelf where the filament is currently stored
    • 3’ deep, 4’ wide
  • Move design desktop to a more appropriate table and position the metal tables in front of the lasers to be used as work tables
  • Re-attach ethernet cable channel that has fallen from walls
  • Make signs with important reminders for 3D printers
  • Isolate laser air assist pumps so they aren’t so dang loud
  • Make filament trimmers that attach to the 3D printers
  • Set up display for upcoming classes and laser reservations
  • Create material library in Lightburn for common materials
  • Automatic power on/off for 3D printers
  • Add lip around edge of laser lids to prevent items from getting pinched when they close
Completed Tasks
  • Update Lightburn Licenses
  • Replace 3D printer whiteboard tape
  • Build shelves for 3D printers and filament storage
  • Set up Lightburn camera on Mario
  • Fix loose ammeter on Luigi
  • Replace laser computers
  • Add anti-vibration mounts to laser exhaust fan
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We could just build the laser material rack with 2-by wood but it probably wouldn’t look great. I have money in the budget and would like to see what we could with metal. Either way, the rack will need to hold a lot of weight as the masonite can get pretty heavy when we get a new load. I’d appreciate a few ideas on this project.

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Have you looked at the metal out back? There is even a ready made rack back there, though it is probably not what you are looking for.

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I didn’t know it’s there. I’ll take a look. Thx.

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