Student Resources

Here's a list of helpful references and tutorials to get you up and running at HackBerry Lab

Setting up Cura

This tutorial shows you how to set up Cura to prepare your STL files for 3D printing.

3D Printing

Wireless 3D Printing

Send your 3D prints to HackBerry's printers wirelessly.

3D Printing

HackBerry File Server

Quickly send your files to the Laser Cutter or Vinyl Cutter on the HackBerry Server.

Miscellaneous

Installing Arduino

Get started with Arduino by installing the Arduino IDE and drivers.

Arduino

EasyEDA Circuit Design

Build your first schematic and PCB with EasyEDA.

Circuits

Sheet Metal Brake

Documentation for using the metal brake to bend metal.

Wood/Metal

Spot Welder

Documentation for using the spot welder.

Wood/Metal

Simple Plasma Design

Download post processors for Fusion 360 for the CrawlBot and Plasma Cutter.

Simple Plasma Design

A simple design tutorial for the CNC Plasma Cutter

Fusion 360

Emergency Action Plan

An overview of emergency procedures at HackBerry Lab





Setting up Cura

Cura is a software that turns STL files from 3D design programs like TinkerCad and Fusion 360 and slices them for 3D printing.

Files & Resources







Wireless 3D Printing

Printing wirelessly to the HackBerry 3D Printers is easy. Here's what you need to know:

3D Printing Policies

  • Students using the printers for class assignments have top priority
  • Prints for personal projects should check with a lab assistant
  • Prints can only be started during Open Lab Hours
  • Prints longer than 12 hours should check with a lab assistant first
  • After uploading a file to a printer, get a lab assistant to finalize the print
  • Students should monitor the print during the first 5 - 10 minutes
  • Only lab assistants should remove prints from the printers


Wireless 3D Printers

Use the links below to connect to the desired 3D printer. Username is "student" and password is "marthaberry"

Need help setting up your computer to work with the 3D Printers? Check out our tutorial here!

Printers are only accessible while on the Berry network.

3D Printing Checklist

  • Is there enough filament for the print?
  • Is the print bed cleared of prints and filament?
  • Is the print oriented to minimize time/support material?






Installing Arduino

The Arduino IDE allows you to write code, upload, and monitor activity on the Arduino microcontroller.

Files & Resources

Still getting errors trying to upload? If the Arduino Nano is still not uploading, go to Tools->Processor menu and choose "ATMega328P(Old Bootloader)" and try reuploading.







EasyEDA Circuit Design

EasyEDA makes designing circuit schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) easy and intuitive.

Resources







Simple Plasma Design

Create a simple design in Fusion 360 that can be cut on the CNC Plasma Cutter

Resources







PCB Business Cards

Learn how to assemble and solder the PCB Business Cards

Assembly Steps