3D Printing Certification
Electronics Room Certification
Machine Room Certification
Sewing and Embroidery Certification
The EDC certifications are aimed to help teach students new skills in engineering, but also to make sure equipment is used with safety both for the user and the machine. Certifications are required in order to use the designated equipment or room, and before completing any of these certifications, students must first complete the EDC orientation for the Engineering Design Center so that they can use the makerspace.
Certifications:
The Engineering Design Center has 12 Prusa Minis, 4 Prusa MK4s and 2 Utimaker S7s for student use. In order to use the 3D printers, each student must first complete the orientation for the Engineering Design Center as well as the 3D Printing Certification.
The certification is part online and part in person. Students must first complete the online portion here, at the end of which they will take a short quiz and get an STL file of a certification coin. Next, they will come in person to the EDC to complete the certification. This portion takes approximately 45 minutes, during which time students will learn to load and unload filament, download and use Cura and PrusaSlicer software, and 3D print their own object. They can either print the certification coin, pick a free 3D model from Printables or bring their own model to print.
An outline of the certification can be found here.
3D Printer Certification Sign up
The Electronics Room offers high end circuitry testing equipment, soldering equipment, and limited circuit components like resistors, capacitors, etc. For a full list of equipment, see the Rooms and Equipment page.
In order to use the Electronics Room, each student must first complete the general orientation for the Engineering Design Center as well as the Electronics Room Certification. The Electronics Room Certification takes approximately 45 minutes during which students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of the equipment.
The assignment students will be asked to complete during this certification can be found here. An EDC technician will be present to help you on any part of the assignment you are unsure of, so don't be afraid to ask questions. This certification is designed to teach students and make sure they leave competent using the equipment in a safe and responsible way.
Electronics Room Certification Sign up
The Machine Room offers wood and metal fabrication with a number of hand tools and larger machinery including miter saw, drill press, belt/disk sander, jig saw, angle grinder, etc. For a full list, see the Rooms and Equipment page.
In order to use the Machine Room, each student must first complete the orientation for the Engineering Design Center as well as the Machine Room Certification. The Machine Room Certification takes approximately 90 minutes during which you will practice using the various machines. This certification is designed to teach students and make sure they leave competent using the equipment in a safe and responsible way.
For a list of Approved Materials to use in the Machine Room click here.
For Preferred Material Vendors click here.
Machine Room Certification Sign up
The Engineering Design Center has a complete sewing corner in the main room which includes the following resources:
- Janome HD-1000 sewing machine
- Bernette 38 sewing machine
- various colors of thread, fabric scissors, needles, etc.
The certification takes approximately 45 minutes, during which students will learn to set up the sewing machine, wind and load up the bobbin and thread, and sew using the fabric we provide.
Sewing Certification Sign up
The Engineering Design Center has the Janome MC 500e Embroidery Machine
and various colors of thread, fabric scissors, needles, etc.
The certification takes approximately 45 minutes, during which students will learn how to use the Hatch Embroidery Software, set up the embroidery machine, wind and load up the bobbin and thread, and create an embroidered patch. They can either embroider the EDC logo or bring their own design to print (.PNG or .JPG file type).
Embroidery Machine Certification Sign up
Want to learn how to solder or program an Arduino?
You don't need a certification for either of these, but if you want to learn a new skill, the Engineering Design Center offers several workshops. Check out the Workshops page for more information.