Electronics
About the Equipment
Come work on your electronics projects! From repairs and wiring, prototyping and building, to coding your Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit, or Circuit Playground Express. We have the tools you need to get started, and check out our maker kits you can take home and tinker!
Reserve Equipment
- Reserve up to four hours per week
- Reserving more than one piece of equipment is not permitted
- Equipment that is not reserved is available for same day reservations
Using the Equipment
Don't know how to get started? Check out our staff list on the electronics equipment available and other electronics repair knowledge.
What's Provided
- Hakko FX100-04 Induction Heat Soldering System
- Hakko FA-430 Fume Extraction System
- Rigol digital oscilloscope DS1054Z
- 80W switching DC power supply
- Tool kit for small/precision repair
- LED magnifying lamp
- Aoyue 852A++ Digital SMD Hot Air Rework Station
- Adjustable circuit board holder
- Wire cutters, pliers, miscellaneous tools
What To Bring
- Your project
- Don't have something in hand? Check out an electronic Maker Kit!
Tutorial
From the Makers
Maker Tutorial: BBC micro:bit
Electronics FAQs
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Yes, our facilitators have created an in-depth video on how to use the micro:bit.
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Yes! We currently have two circulating kits available for check out:
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MakerSpace FAQs
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The Black & Veatch MakerSpace hours are slightly different than the Central Resource Library open hours. For up to date information about the MakerSpace, please visit the main MakerSpace page.
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The Black and Veatch MakerSpace is located at the Central Resource branch.
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You cannot create anything designed for or capable of causing harm, such as firearms, knives, swords, and other items that could be used to inflict injury or intimidate. If you’re unsure whether your project might fall under this rule, please ask a Maker staff member before starting. Library staff reserve the right to stop any print or job at their discretion if it is deemed unsafe, violates library policies, or is otherwise inappropriate.
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