Revision as of 11:22, 2 September 2024

Our equipment and how we manage it

The London Hackspace has a huge mix of equipment for all manner of purposes, and it grows depending on the demands of its members. It is usually owned by the LHS itself or occasionally on extended loan from a member and marked as such.

Using equipment

Assumption of competence

Most basic items of equipment do not have a training requirement, and as part of your membership it is assumed that if you're using one of these tools then you have enough skill to use it without damaging yourself, others or the tool.

Basic ability does not always imply skilled use however, so it is still recommended you look into the "proper" way to use a tool. You may learn some nifty expert tricks in the process!

Training requirements

The larger, more complex or expensive pieces of equipment will generally have training requirements to use them. This is usually at least a primer; enough to get basic use from the equipment without harming you or it. The wiki page for each piece of equipment should list the training requirements and any schedule or sign-up procedure for acquiring the training. As such you may not be able to get training on demand (e.g. at the last minute), so it's always advisable to get trained as soon as you're able for future use.

Access Control

"ACnodes" are steadily being fitted to the pieces of equipment that require training. This associates a members access card with a database of who has received training to use it, and disables the equipment if either no card is produced or the card does not show you've been trained to use the equipment in question. It also should prevent equipment being left unattended while in use and improve usage logging.

Swapping cards with someone who is trained so you can use it counts as circumvention of a safety device and will earn you both cross words from an LHS representative.

Maintaining equipment

Maintenance

A lot of tools, particularly the more expensive or complex ones, will have one or more nominated maintainers. A piece of equipment will usually have an associated wiki page listing it. If a piece of equipment has a maintainer, do not attempt to repair or maintain it yourself without their express permission. Having a maintainer usually means the equipment has special requirements for it's upkeep that may not be obvious to even a trained user. If a piece of equipment has no maintainer, it means LHC assumes those capable of using it are also capable of doing the running maintenance to it.

Hacking and modding equipment

You are not allowed to do this. Equipment is there for everyone to use, and they expect it to be left in a standard reliable state. If "maintenance" starts to require making permanent changes to the equipment, you get permission from the mailing list first before starting work on it.

Consumables

A lot of equipment has some element that is used up in use. Basic consumables are often bought by the LHS itself, but you should you need them there and then go get them, there are loads of local hardware suppliers where you can purchase supplies (just use google) .... but more specialised consumables (EG; liquid nitrogen, biological reagents, laser tubes) are both infrequently purchased and expensive, so will normally require a pledge to gather funds. There are also fairly regular group-purchases arranged through the mailing list for more ad-hoc demands such as specific electrical components.

Damage and replacement

LHS assumes that unless there's an explicit training requirement that you are skilled enough to use the equipment you wish to use. If a member damages or destroys a tool through misuse that member will be expected to contribute to its replacement or repair cost, either in full or in part depending on the situation. Damage or destruction through normal use can be considered wear & tear and will not usually be directed at the last user, though a contribution to replacement is normal.

E.g: A chisel handle breaking when being used to carve wood with a wood-mallet would likely be considered the tool wearing out and the space deciding on replacement. A chisel handle breaking because you used it as a crowbar to tear open a toaster is your fault and you'll be expected to replace it yourself.

Rule of thumb

If you're not sure about using or maintaining a piece of equipment; ask. Check the wiki, check with the maintainer, check the IRC, check the mailing list, check with a trustee. Most of all, check the rules.

Getting new equipment

Pledges

Please see the Pledges page for more in-depth information.

The most reliable method for getting new equipment for the space is the collective enthusiasm of its members. If you think we need a piece of equipment, make a proposal on the mailing list to gauge interest. If there is interest then you create a pledge page here on the wiki and encourage people to back it with an amount toward the cost.

When the pledge goal is met, the pledging members pay their money to the LHS and the item is usually purchased by a trustee unless someone else has negotiated the purchase.

Gifts and loans

We have a wish list of items that would be very nice but haven't had enough support to purchase yet. Usually upgrades to equipment we are getting by with fine so far or sundries that don't usually necessitate a pledge.

Some people are kind enough to offer equipment to the LHS for free, either on loan (whether for a particular length of time or long-term) or entirely gifting it. Sadly we will only ever have a finite amount of storage space, and likewise only a finite demand for a tool, so not every item will be accepted. This may seem ungracious, but please check with the mailing list if we have space and demand for it before bringing it to the space.

For more in-depth information on this, see Bringing_items_to_the_space.

If you're not a member but wish to donate equipment, please contact the directors.

Current equipment

Creating an equipment page

Don't see a piece of equipment we have in the lists below? Maybe no one's created a wiki page for it yet!

If you create a page using the equipment template it will automatically create it an entry on this page. Use one of the existing sub-categories though or it won't appear. (HINT: They're the names of all the section-heading below!)

There is now a page generating template so you don't have to worry about getting the code right. You go to this link and fill in the boxes.

Don't be afraid to name the page very specifically (EG; full make & model name) as the form includes a "common name" option that will display it as such on this page.

If you're building equipment to be for or used by the space, please create it in the Equipment namespace and just include the secondary Projects infobox (link to come).

Please mark any and all former equipment as subcategory "Defunct".

All boxes should contain text information. Dark red boxes however mean that information is missing from the page in question, so unable to be displayed.

Fabrication

Charmhigh CHM-T36VA Pick-and-Place Machine	Located in; Murder Kitchen	No maintainer listed	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Working	Last updated; 12 May 2022 10:00:01 by [[]]

CNC

Anycubic Kobra Go (Kobra)	Located in; 3D printer area, Ground floor	No maintainer listed	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Good working order	Last updated; 2 September 2024 12:01:38 by [[]]

Anycubic Kobra Go (Kobra)	Located in; 3D printer area, Ground floor	Is maintained by; Edtse88	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php Check the Tools Status Page	Last updated; 2 September 2024 12:06:51 by [[]]

Denford CNC	Located in; Ground Floor, Woodshop	Is maintained by; Jonathan	Requires training	Unknown ACnode status	Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php View tool status	Last updated; 19 August 2024 07:32:52 by [[]]

Lulzbot 1 (Hull)	Located in; 3D printer area, Ground floor	No maintainer listed	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php Check the Tools Status Page	Last updated; 13 August 2024 12:54:20 by [[]]

Silvertail A0 Laser Cutter	Located in; Ground Floor, Metal Workshop	Is maintained by; Padski, YetiFiasco, Russ	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php View tool status	Last updated; 13 November 2024 12:22:36 by [[]]

Woodworking

Scroll Saw (NuTool 18")	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 21 January 2022 12:53:39 by [[]]

Pillar Drill (Ajax)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 13 August 2024 21:05:09 by [[]]

Bandsaw (iTech)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Wood shop team	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 24 September 2024 07:27:59 by [[]]

Bandsaw - Miniature (Lumberjack BS200)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 15 November 2024 08:38:30 by [[]]

Bobbin Sander	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 24 June 2024 14:06:54 by [[]]

Dust Extractor (Clarke)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Matthewaspinall	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 20 January 2022 19:04:45 by [[]]

Compound Mitre Saw (Evolution Rage3)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 11 September 2024 13:02:30 by [[]]

Table Saw (Sedgewick)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Wood shop team	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:17:55 by [[]]

Handheld Woodworking Power Tools	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 24 June 2024 14:53:12 by [[]]

Router Table	Located in; Woodshop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 6 September 2024 08:24:04 by [[]]

Stationary Dust Extractor	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:18:30 by [[]]

Surface Planer (Erbauer ERB052BTE)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 2 September 2024 07:40:41 by [[]]

Table Saw (Dewalt)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Phil (cepmender), Simon Hewison	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 20 November 2024 00:08:49 by [[]]

Thickness Planer (Triton)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Woodshop team	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 6 September 2024 08:23:27 by [[]]

Wood Lathe (Nova DVR XP)	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; Jonathan Hodgson	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Good working order	Last updated; 24 June 2024 14:44:57 by [[]]

Woodworking Hand Tools Cupboard	Located in; Wood shop	Is maintained by; PLAYWOOD	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 11 February 2022 08:42:29 by [[]]

Metalworking

3-in-1 Sheetmetal Machine (600mm)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 14 December 2022 08:39:16 by [[]]

Metal Milling Machine (Bridgeport)	Located in; Metalworking Shop	Is maintained by; Machine Shop Team, Liam, Tim and Dean	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:18:56 by [[]]

Casting Furnace (Devil-Forge FB1S)	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Toby Molyneux	Requires training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:21:19 by [[]]

Casting Furnace (Vevor M.MF.02000)	Located in; Metalworking shop (Use only in cage)	Is maintained by; Toby Molyneux	Requires training	Unrestricted	Out of Order	Last updated; 1 September 2022 08:52:24 by [[]]

Pipe Bender (Clarke Strong-Arm 12 Ton)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 21 January 2022 12:54:36 by [[]]

Angle Grinders	Located in; Metalworking Shop	Is maintained by; Machine Shop Team - lead is Toby	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 25 June 2024 11:37:23 by [[]]

Bench Grinder (Clarke 8")	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Machine Shop Team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 13 August 2024 21:22:21 by [[]]

Metal Lathe (Colchester Master)	Located in; Metalworking Shop	Is maintained by; Machine Shop Team - lead is Toby	Requires training	ACnode restricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:21:39 by [[]]

Donkey Saw (Rapidor Major)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Yetifiasco	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 21 January 2022 12:56:11 by [[]]

Tool Grinder (RJH)	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Machine Shop Team	Requires training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:21:57 by [[]]

Fly Press	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:22:10 by [[]]

Sand Blaster (Guyson)	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:22:26 by [[]]

Metal Linisher (RJH)	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 5 November 2024 13:25:07 by [[]]

TIG Welding Set (Marshall Dynabolt)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Tim, Des, Dean, Liam	Requires training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:23:04 by [[]]

Pillar Drill (Meddings)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 5 September 2024 12:52:23 by [[]]

MIG Welding Set (Sealey MightyMIG 190)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Tim, Des, Dean, Liam	Requires training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:23:39 by [[]]

Polishing Machine (Modified Union Lathe)	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:23:59 by [[]]

Propane + Air Torch (Flamefast T4)	Located in; Metalworking shop	Is maintained by; Toby Molyneux	Requires training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:24:13 by [[]]

Propane Torch (Sievert)	Located in; Cage	Is maintained by; Metalshop team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Awaiting EX2 Setup	Last updated; 2 September 2024 08:21:02 by [[]]

Hand tools

General Use Hand Tools	Located in; Wood shop and metal shop	Is maintained by; Everyone	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 11 February 2022 08:27:44 by [[]]

Power tools

3D Printers

Electronics

Test equipment

Bus pirate	Located in; Ground floor, electronics bench	No maintainer listed	Training requirement unknown	Unknown ACnode status	Good working order	Last updated; 8 August 2022 12:12:30 by [[]]

Farnell Power Supply	Located in; Electronics area	Is maintained by; Artag	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 13 August 2024 01:25:12 by [[]]

Hantek 5102P Digital oscilloscope	Located in; Gnd Floor Electronics Lab	No maintainer listed	Training requirement unknown	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 27 February 2022 13:55:58 by [[]]

HP 1650A Logic Analyzer	Located in; Basement, small shelves	No maintainer listed	Training requirement unknown	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 11 October 2021 23:14:19 by [[]]

Robotics

Staubli robot arm	Location unknown	No maintainer listed	Training requirement unknown	Unrestricted	Retired and scrapped	Last updated; 4 August 2022 21:26:32 by [[]]

Scientific

Biohacking

Chemistry

High voltage

Physics

Kitchen

Crafts

Knitting Machine	Located in; Ground floor, Middle Room room, crafts corner	Is maintained by; Chixor, Russ, Solexious	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 19 August 2022 21:58:08 by [[]]

Sewing machines	Located in; 1st Floor, Textiles room	No maintainer listed	Training requirement unknown	Unknown ACnode status		Last updated; 14 October 2019 20:47:47 by [[]]

Darkroom

Note - following the downsize of the hackspace over the pandemic there is currently no photographic darkroom at the space. The old darkroom mailing list is here: Darkroom mailing list and the group's wiki page is here: Darkroom group

Maintainance

Bike tools

Cleaning

Gardening

Office equipment

HP Color LaserJet 4700	Located in; Ground floor, main area, next to members shelving	No maintainer listed	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 31 January 2022 08:51:38 by [[]]

Computing

Systems

Kiosk2	Located in; Ground floor, Middle room	Is maintained by; Sysadmin team	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 5 November 2022 15:30:54 by [[]]

Norton	Located in; Main comms room	Is maintained by; Sysadmin team	Requires training	Unrestricted	Out of order	Last updated; 24 July 2024 14:00:41 by [[]]

Equipment/Turing	Located in; A Bitfolk datacenter	Is maintained by; The Trustees	Requires training	Unrestricted	Good working order	Last updated; 23 November 2018 17:33:32 by [[]]

Networking

Audio/Visual

Safety

First aid kit	Located in; Throughout the Hackspace	No maintainer listed	Training requirement unknown	Unrestricted		Last updated; 21 October 2021 19:03:35 by [[]]

Equipment/Webcams	Located in; Throughout the Hackspace	Is maintained by; Fridgehead	Doesn't require training	Unrestricted		Last updated; 21 October 2021 19:04:00 by [[]]

@@ Line 147: / Line 147: @@
 ===Power tools===
 {{#ask: [[Category:Equipment]] [[subcat::Power tools]]
+ | format = template
+ | template = EquipDisplay
+ | link = none
+ | ?name #
+ | ?location #
+ | ?maintainers #
+ | ?reqtraining
+ | ?acnode
+ | ?status
+ | ?Modification date
+ | ?Last editor is
+}}
+===3D Printers===
+{{#ask: [[Category:Equipment]] [[subcat::3D Printers]]
   | format = template
   | template = EquipDisplay

Anonymous

Search

Equipment: Difference between revisions