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− | + | If you're just starting out or outfitting a new computer, the preferred minimum setup is based on all freely available cross-platform software. This means the greatest likelihood of direct design sharing and the largest population of people able to help out where there's a problem. | |
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− | * [[ | + | *The open source operating system [[Ubuntu]] is preferred, though all software listed in this section are cross-platform. |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Python]] - a programming language on which many of these programs are based. Is usually bundled with Ubuntu and MacOS |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Kokompe|Fab Modules]] - an important piece of software that allows nearly any digital file to be sent to nearly any machine |
− | * [[Tandberg Conference Me]] | + | *[[Open Office]] or [[Libre Office]] - writer, calc (spreadsheets), impress (presentations), draw, math and base |
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+ | *[[Blender]] - 3D design | ||
+ | *[[Gimp]] - image drawing and manipulation | ||
+ | *[[Inkscape]] - vector drawing and manipulation | ||
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+ | *[[Eagle]] - electronics circuits design and layout | ||
+ | *[[Avrdude]] - software programming for Atmel processors | ||
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+ | *Fab Labs Videoconferencing clients: Polycom V500, [[Tandberg Conference Me]] (windows only), Ekiga, Xmeeting. TightVNC for remote desktop. | ||
+ | *[http://www.skype.com Skype] | ||
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+ | *[[Arduino]] - an open-source electronics prototyping platform | ||
+ | *[[OpenSCAD]] -Solid 3D CAD Modeller | ||
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+ | <br> In addition to the programs above, many labs use commercial or manufacturer proprietary programs for design or manufacturing. You might find collaborators who are using these programs. | ||
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+ | *Shopbot [[Partworks]] | ||
+ | *Roland [[Modela player]] milling | ||
+ | *Roland [[Dr. Picza]] scanner | ||
+ | *Next Engine [[Scan Studio]] | ||
+ | *[[Sketchup|Google Sketchup]] (listed here because a fee is required to generate output) | ||
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Revision as of 02:25, 30 October 2011
The Software Portal |
Software is the collection of programs and related data that instruct a computer. Generally, the software used in fab labs are design software - drawing or computation programs - and differ by lab. While professional or commercial software can be used with the machines, open source software and cross platform is the most shareable resource. |
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STARTER SETUP If you're just starting out or outfitting a new computer, the preferred minimum setup is based on all freely available cross-platform software. This means the greatest likelihood of direct design sharing and the largest population of people able to help out where there's a problem. |
Design:
Electronics: Programming
Fab Labs Collaboration
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KEEPING YOUR LAB UP TO DATE |
Software is continually updated. |
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EXTENDED CAPABILITIES |
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