Clean Room
The Clean Room is a dedicated workspace designed for projects requiring a dust-free and organized environment. It is reserved for electronics, laser cutting, 3D printing, and other light-duty projects.
General Overview
The Clean Room is maintained to high standards of cleanliness and organization. Food, drinks, and messy materials (wood, metal, adhesives, etc.) are not permitted.
Required PPE
Safety glasses must be worn when operating machines or soldering. Gloves and electrostatic wrist straps are required when handling sensitive electronics.
Behavior Guidelines
Workstations should be kept clean, tools returned after use, and all personal materials labeled. Respect others’ projects and follow posted safety signs.
Laser Cutter
The Makerspace clean room houses the Boss Laser LS1420, a high-precision CO₂ laser cutting and engraving system.
Machine Specifications:
- Model: Boss Laser LS-1420
- Cutting Area: 20” x 14” (approx.)
- Laser Type: Sealed CO₂ tube
Approved Materials:
- Acrylic (cast or extruded)
- Plywood, MDF (laser-safe, no adhesives)
- Cardboard, paper, and chipboard
- Fabric, leather
- Anodized aluminum (engraving only)
Setup Instructions and Software:
The LS1410 is supported by Lightburn and compatible with common design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and AutoCAD (via .dxf/.svg files).
- Files must be prepared with proper stroke widths and colors to distinguish cutting from engraving.
Training and Use Request:
Training is required before operating the laser cutter.
Electronics Workstation
The Electronics Workstation is fully equipped for prototyping, testing, and repair of electronic circuits and devices.
Available Equipment:
- Multimeter
- Oscilloscope
- Benchtop Power Supply
- Function Generator
- Soldering Iron
- SMD Soldering Air Gun
- SMD Board Pre-Heater
- Solder Sucker
- Rosin Flux
- Soldering Wick
- Electrical Tape
- Automatic Wire Strippers
- Electrostatic Strap
- Breadboards / Protoboards
- Wire
Supported Projects:
- Circuit prototyping and testing
- PCB assembly and repair
- Soldering through-hole and SMD components
- Electronics debugging with oscilloscope and multimeter
- Low-voltage device development and experimentation