Member orientation for the Carvey by Inventables!
This machine features a 300W, 12,000 RPM spindle, a 8"x11.5"x 2.5" work area and is suitable for routing wood, wood products, a variety of plastics and other materials. It also features a cloud based operator interface, Easel where you can create your design and control the machine.
This is the basic orientation for anyone who wants to use the Carvey, and is required before taking any future advanced classes.
What is covered:
*Once members have completed the orientation they will need to have their own tool bits to use this machine. Sources of the bits will be discussed in the orientation including purchasing them from Make717.
To register you must be a member in good standing or a STEMPass holder. During the class each person will complete a carving. As these carvings can take 15 minutes class size is limited. If you are using a family membership and want to have two people, you will need to register two people. Once you are properly registered you will be sent additional information including prerequisites to be completed prior to arriving at the orientation. Please no walk-ons. Class size is strictly limited due to time, and equipment availability.
This session will be taught by Micah Story.
In this session you will learn to use the Prusa i3 MK2S and Simplify 3d. To qualify please meet these requirements before registering
Have printed at least 5 objects after your initial orientation
Be able to solve basic troubleshooting issues such as over or under extrusion or lifting
Please no walk-ins,class is strictly available to those members in good standing and meet the above requirements.
This session will be taught by Sam Bischel.
This is the initial meeting of the electronics group for the purpose of establishing the group to deal with equipment, training, outreach, planning, and space related to activities in the electronic area of make717.
In this introductory metal machining workshop, you will learn how to:
- Use metal cutting lathe
- Use a milling machine
- Use precision measuring devices (micrometer, dial calipers)
- Make threaded parts
All while creating a compressed air powered oscillating cylinder engine.
Because of the nature of this workshop and the equipment necessary, the date and times of the eight weekly 2 hour sessions will be determined between the Instructor and smaller clusters of students.
This workshop is open to anyone 12 years of age or older (minors with parental supervision). Space is limited, so register today!
Interested in becoming a Maker member or borrowing your libraries STEM Maker Pass and gaining access to the tools, equipment and work space available at the make717 Innovation Center? Then come out for a guided tour and information session.
A representative of our volunteer staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Come out and find out what make717 is all about. All attendees who sign up as maker members during the information session will receive a special incentive.
Space is limited, so register today!
For GPS Directions to make717 use 1152 Clark Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
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