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==What is WreckLab?== | |||
# Wreck Lab is a wonderful way to accomplish a variety of goals: | |||
## Familiarizing people with mechanical tools! | |||
## Familiarizing people with basic electronics! | |||
## Getting to know how things work (What's in the box?) | |||
## Acquiring parts for use in other projects (JunkBots!) | |||
## Introducing the concept of hacking/modifying. | |||
### ie: A broken printer has all sorts of great parts that can be used long after its death. | |||
# You grab some old/used/broken equipment that nobody cares for any more, brings some tools and people together, and take it all apart!) | |||
==Places to get equipment== | |||
* Recycling Centers | |||
* Computer Shops | |||
* Freecycle | |||
* Craigslist | |||
* Ask your friends | |||
==~30 Minute Items:== | ==~30 Minute Items:== | ||
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* Big and small bins for parts | * Big and small bins for parts | ||
* First Aid Kit | * First Aid Kit | ||
* Safety Glasses | * Safety Glasses (lots) | ||
* Caution Tape (if Wrecking in a specific area of another event - ie. Maker Faire) | |||
* Signage if Wrecking outside of AHA | |||
==Tools that are great to have, but | ==Tools that are great to have, but may not be necessary== | ||
* Soldering Iron | * Soldering Iron | ||
* Desoldering Pump | * Desoldering Pump | ||
Latest revision as of 16:12, 8 October 2020
What is WreckLab?
- Wreck Lab is a wonderful way to accomplish a variety of goals:
- Familiarizing people with mechanical tools!
- Familiarizing people with basic electronics!
- Getting to know how things work (What's in the box?)
- Acquiring parts for use in other projects (JunkBots!)
- Introducing the concept of hacking/modifying.
- ie: A broken printer has all sorts of great parts that can be used long after its death.
- You grab some old/used/broken equipment that nobody cares for any more, brings some tools and people together, and take it all apart!)
Places to get equipment
- Recycling Centers
- Computer Shops
- Freecycle
- Craigslist
- Ask your friends
~30 Minute Items:
- CD / DVD Rom drives
- Game Controllers
- Remotes
- Keyboard / Mice
- Cell Phones
~1 Hour Items
- Desktop / Laptop Computers
- Printers
- Game Consoles
Fun things to look for
- Motors are great! (DC Motors are easier to utilize on the spot)
- LEDs can often still be lit up
- Capacitors
- Gears!
- IR LEDs
Tools you really should bring
- Batteries
- Battery Connectors
- Alligator Clips
- Wire Strippers
- Assortment of Phillips, Straight, and Torx head screwdrivers
- Big and small bins for parts
- First Aid Kit
- Safety Glasses (lots)
- Caution Tape (if Wrecking in a specific area of another event - ie. Maker Faire)
- Signage if Wrecking outside of AHA
Tools that are great to have, but may not be necessary
- Soldering Iron
- Desoldering Pump
- Solder
- Wire (that will fit breadboard)
- Breadboard
Tools you do not want to bring
- Hammer. Especially if you're dealing with a younger group.