Basement DIY docs
Info and stuff on DIY basement stuff
FDM / FFF 3D Printers
General info links on FDM/FFF 3D printing, and specific information on machines in basement. Fuse...
Ultimaker S5 general info
The Basics (from manual) RC has two Ultimaker S5 FDM printers. S5s are dual extruder units, with ...
Ultimaker S5 - Zorro
RC has two Ultimaker S5 machines, this page is for Zorro specific info.
Ultimaker S5 - Luna
Needs flashing that requires partial (potentially dangerous) disassembly, or possibly new parts. ...
Qidi - Q1 Pro
Overview Use their slicer https://github.com/QIDITECH/QIDIStudio/releases Hostname is `mkspi` so ...
Resources & Links
Repair Cafes "Official" repair cafe site: https://www.repaircafe.nyc/ Oldest NYC repair cafe: htt...
101s
RC made reference materials explaining some basic yet complicated frequently encountered stuff li...
Impedance 101
Impedance is resistance across a path that includes capacitors and inductors. A capacitor blocks ...
LEDs 101
The anode wire extends into the epoxy/plastic housing of the LED and has small cup which houses a...
mic-instrument-line levels 101
Mic level is the weakest. A microphone's output is tiny — we're talking millivolts. It's a fragil...
Inkle Loom Basics
The Inkle loom is a relatively simple loom best-suited for weaving longer narrow pieces, but uses...
Contact Mics
Brass/Ceramic elements are available in various diameters 10-50mm, maybe others. Datasheets for t...
Screenprinting rebuild
Current status Press - garment We have one mid-tier press from future space, mounted to a board. ...
Looms & Weaving
Presentation Slide Decks
Resin 3D Printing
Food Safe Materials
Platinum Cure silicones by Smooth-On listed as "food grade" https://www.smooth-on.com/product-lin...
Tape Loops
Fascinating deep-dive into various aspects of tape loops: https://www.guerrilladigital.cc/2021/03...