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I've taken the below notes and translated them into a planning document.   Please click on the LINK HERE to be linked to the spreadsheet.   Please let me know if anyone has more comments.  Regards, Mark

AreaDescriptionActivitiesEquipmentPower / HVAC / Lighting RequirementsAdjacencies
Whole E-Lab

  • Single, small-form factors computer
  • Dual monitors with selectable inputs. Like classroom TV
  • Projector & surface
  • Whiteboard to draw upon
  • Prometheus Board (wish list)
  • Need to keep Rh within limits (?)
  • At least one (1) 20amp circuit with two (2) quad outlets separated such that we can plug in at least two (2) fused power strips for various equipment
  • Would prefer two (2) 20amp circuts
  • Classroom - Room to spread out onto tables
Fabrication & Assembly
  • Individual work on projects
  • Collaborative area that we can work face to face
  • Space to work on microcontrollers and SBC projects
  • Assembly for small projects, putting pieces together and/or putting pieces into project boxes or containers (ie., rockets, robots, etc., etc.)
  • 30"x60" work surfaces
  • Static dissipative, grounded surface.
  • Hard surface for cutting, pounding, heating, etc. (needs to be durable)
  • Handtools nearby - pegboard or clearly labeled bins or drawers (will have to decide on what tools this means)(see * below)
  • Ethernet hard drop(s)
  • Two soldering stations;
    • one higher end (rework and more) and
    • one general purpose
  • Pano-vices / Chip Holders, e.g. KOTTIO Holding Hands
  • PCB preheater - 110v 600watt, e.g. this one
  • Hot Air Rework Station
  • Reflow Oven
  • Where do we ground to?
  • Filtration or Ventilation for soldering and/or solvents
  • Ambient Air Temp - between 68 and 72degrees
  • Moveable task lighting
  • Soldering stations will need ventilation or  filtration, e.g. KOTTO Solder Smoke Absorber
  • Classroom or large table area for group events - Groups, Teams, Presentations (KidWind, Rocket Teams, Robot Teams, etc.)
  • Flexible in configuration to accomodate different sized things
Testing
  • Use of test equipment to measure performance of products
  • Testing of proto-type products
  • Ethernet hard drop(s)
  • 30"x60" work surface
  • Binocular magnifier
  • Electrical Cords
  • Testing banana cables
  • 30v 10a power supply
  • Dilip's dual power supply
  • (2 Leader tracking power supplies)
  • (HP power supply)
  • Signal Generator (Questionable to keep)
  • Spectrum Analyzer (Questionable to keep)
  • Oscilloscope (Very much needed)
  • Wall Warts - Standard set of 3.3v, 5v, 12v
  • Static dissipative, grounded surface.
  • Analog Monitor - to attach to Oscilloscope

Wholly within the Elab
Demonstration
  • Collaborative area that we can work face to face

  • Arduinos, RaspberryPi's, CPX's
  • Breadboards, hook-up wires
  • LED's, components
  • Ethernet hard drop(s)

May have to spill out to Classroom
Education
  • Space for presentation of electrical concepts, technologies and equipment
  • Collaborative learning area
  • In-person/Virtual Meeting/Classroom
  • Soldering 101 events
  • Take-a-part events
  • Build-a-circuit events
  • Home Automation Seminars
    • Conduct dual format workshops
    • see more ideas in list below
    • Kits and Equipment to support regular events.
    • Multiple soldering stations
    • Worksurfaces like the desks in classroom
    • See Kit listings below

    Spread out broken stuff to DIY fix stuff

    We'd suggest implementing four identical 'virtual meeting' setups to conduct in-person and virtual workshops at the following locations:

    • Leesburg upstairs
    • Leesburg downstairs
    • Purcellville Green Room
    • Purcellville lower classroom

    • cameras
    • computer(s)
    • software

     
    Storage
    • Small Parts Storage (LEDs, SMT parts, resistors, capacitors, MOSFETs, etc.)
    • Large Parts Storage (Project boxes, heat sinks, cableing, wire, etc.)
    • Sorting of parts
    • Labeling of parts boxes
    • Placing boxes in order
    • Cubbies and/or Racks
      • (3 Grey Units)
      • (1 Bin Rack)
      • (6 tool boxes)
      • (drone parts)
      • (robot parts)
    • Racks, Closets, Shelves
      • (2 door cabinet)
      • (10 Black & Yellow Boxes)
      • (2 wire racks)
      • (bookcase for equipment manuals)
      • (large diameter shrink wrap and long tubes)

    • Wholly within the Elab or immediately adjacent
    • If located in Classroom,  Classes can't block access to stuff in storage

    Assembly kit

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    • Flush cutters
    • Wire strippers
    • Tweezers
    • Dental picks
    • Screwdrivers
    • Bench sockets
    • Small notebook
    • Pens, pencils

    Soldering station kit

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    • Solder wire
    • Solder station tips
    • Solder suckers
    • Braided wire
    • Shrink wrap
    • Flux dispensers
    • Jeweler's magnifier
    • Soldering station
    • Sponges (natural & brillo)
    • Tip tinner

    List of potential classes or workshops

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    1. Home Automation
    2. Home Networking
    3. Raspberry Pi Projects
    4. Arduino Projects
    5. LoRa Projects
    6. Self-paced electronics projects
    7. Radio Projects
    8. Solar Projects
    9. CNC Foundation 

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