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== Introduction ==

The [http://tecfa.unige.ch TECFA] unit at [http://www.unige.ch/ University of Geneva] sponsoring this wiki does have have some making technology and we are teaching it. According to the [http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/Fab_Lab_conformity_rating Fab Lab conformity self-rating] we rate it CCCB: (1) Closed or restricted user group; (2) No charter; (3) Difficult to do projects that require other tools than a 3D printer, laser cutter, "standard DYI" tools or electronics. (4) Very little participation in the community, However, we did produce useful tutorials and contribute in that sense (see the [[:category:Fab lab|fab lab category]]). We also have contacts with local fablabs.

Our intent was '''not''' to create a fab lab as defined by the FabLab community, but we explore teaching of design and micro-fabrication in education. Of particular interest right now is the UK's [http://www.digitaldandt.org/ Digital Design and Technology Programme].

Our master students in educational technology can follow optional design and fabrication 6 ECTS credit semester classes about once per year, as described in [[:fr:STIC:STIC III|STIC III]] and [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV|STIC IV]] offerings. See [[:fr:cfao|CFAO]] for an overview.

- [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 20:05, 12 October 2011, updated oct 2014/ aug. 2017.

See also:
* [[Fab lab]]
* [[Tour de Fablab]]

== Equipment ==

So far, we got the following equipment (there will be 1 or 2 more devices, e.g. a hobby mill):

(1) Embroidery machines and software

* [[Elna 8300]] (spring 2011)
* [[Brother PR1050X]] Semi-professional embroidery machine (Aug. 2017).
* [[Stitch Era embroidery software]] (since 2011, several tutorials)

(2) 3D printers
* [[RapMan]] V 3.11 (bought in jan 2010). It still works, but we use it as nice museum piece.
* [[Fabbster 3D printer]], bought in March 2012 (given away)
* [[Felix 3D printer]] (V. 1.0), bought in April 2012. 
* [[Felix 2.0 3D printer]] (V 2.0), bought in oct. 2013. (given away)
* [[Felix Pro 1 3D printer]], bought in Dec 2015, upgraded to Pro 2 in nov 2018.
* [[CR-7 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2015, given away in 2017.
* [[Felix TEC-4.1 3D printer]], bought in Nov 2018
* Two [https://dagoma.fr/neva-magis.html Dagoma] printers 
* Two (original) [https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/180-original-prusa-i3-mk3-kit.html# Prusa i3]

:Documentation:
* See the [[:Category:3D printing|3D printing]] and [[:fr:category:impression 3D]] categories.

(3) Digital piano
* [[Yamaha DGX-640 digital piano]] (fall 2011)

(4) Vinyl cutter
* [[Silhouette Cameo]] (feb/2012)

(5) Laser cutter
* [[Trotec Speedy 100R]] (sept. 2016)
* Documentation: [[:Category:laser cutting|laser cutting]] and [[:fr:category:Découpe laser|découpe laser]] categories

(6) Heat press
* [[Ricoo T538B heat press]] (oct. 2017)

(7) Electronics
* [[Adafruit Circuit Playground Express]] (CPX) (several plus various accessories)
* Microbit
* Arduino and Raspberry PI boards, e.g. see the [http://beekee.ch/ Beekee] project

(5) Planned
* A resin or SLS printer
* Maybe a [[3D food printing|food 3D printer]]

== Classes ==
(in French)

* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2011)]] - Design et microfabrication par ordinateur
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2013)]] - Design et microfabrication par ordinateur / Elargis tes Horizons
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2015)]] - "Design et fabrication de kits constructifs avec OpenSCAD"
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC III (2016)]] - Design of group support tools with laser cutting
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2017)]] - Computerized embroidery for change.

In addition, we organized and or participated in some workshops with either kids or teachers, for example:
* [[:fr:STIC:STIC IV (2015)/Hackday Batelle]] (Nov 2015)
* [http://tecfa.unige.ch/eyh/?lang=en Expand your horizon] (2013)
* [[:fr:STIC:Atelier design et fabrication digitale]] (2015)

[[Category:Innovation and change]]
[[Category: 3D printing]]
[[Category:Computerized embroidery]]
[[category: digital design and fabrication]]
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