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'''Sign up for the course: menntun.nuna@reykjavik.is'''


Menntun núna offers a free 3 sessions course in Fab Lab where we will show you all the possibilities within our Lab. We will make you familiar with designing in [[inkscape]] (a free design program), followed by [[Epilog_Mini_24|laser cutting]] and / or [[Roland_GX-24_CAMM-1|vinyl cutting]] your design.  
Menntun núna offers a free 3 sessions course in Fab Lab where we will show you all the possibilities within our Lab. We will make you familiar with designing in [[inkscape]] (a free design program), followed by [[Epilog_Mini_24|laser cutting]] and / or [[Roland_GX-24_CAMM-1|vinyl cutting]] your design.  
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Show & Tell, introduction to the possibilities in the lab. Demonstrating machine's & showcase different user projects.
Show & Tell, introduction to the possibilities in the lab. Demonstrating machine's & showcase different user projects.


Homework: ''think about a personal design, (& if possible) make a simple sketch on paper.''  
Homework: ''think about a personal design, & if needed, prepare a simple sketch.''  




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'''Session 2 - designing day: introduction to inkscape.'''   
'''Session 2 - designing day: introduction to inkscape.'''   


Walk trough [[inkscape]], learn how to trace drawing, how to draw by hand, and how to edit shapes & text.  
Walk trough [[inkscape]], learn how to trace drawing & how to draw by hand, and how to edit shapes & text.  


Before class: If you bring your own laptop’s, download & install [[inkscape]].  
Before class: If you bring your own laptop, download & install [[inkscape]].  




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'''Session 3 - the make day: working on the vinyl cutter and laser cutter.'''  
'''Session 3 - the make day: working on the vinyl cutter and laser cutter.'''  


Finish the design or make a second one, and learn / experiment with the [[Epilog_Mini_24|lasercutter]] and the [[Roland_GX-24_CAMM-1|vinylcutter]].  
Finish your design and learn / experiment with the [[Epilog_Mini_24|lasercutter]] and the [[Roland_GX-24_CAMM-1|vinylcutter]].  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Documentation session 1 ==
 
 
'''welcome to the lab'''
 
*introduction movie: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zlp0g9Gcvg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zlp0g9Gcvg]
*talk on planning for the 3 sessions
 
 
=== what is a fablab ===
 
*more then 400 lab's worldwide: [https://www.fablabs.io/ https://www.fablabs.io]
 
 
*currently running in iceland: Reykjavík, Vestmannaeyjar, Sauðárkrókur, Ísafjörður
*new startup's: Fjarðabyggð, Hornafjörður
*status currently unknown: Akranes, Keflavík
 
 
*[https://www.facebook.com/fablabreykjavik facebook - fablab reykjavik]
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fab-Lab-Sau%C3%B0%C3%A1rkr%C3%B3kur/154276017960984 facebook - Fablab Sauðárkrókur]
*[https://www.facebook.com/FabLabIsafjordur facebook - Fablab Isafjordur]
 
 
NMI: [http://www.nmi.is/studningur/enn-ad-hugsa/fab-lab/ http://www.nmi.is/studningur/enn-ad-hugsa/fab-lab/]
 
 
 
'''what can you do in a fablab (expectations)'''
*[http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/faq/ http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/faq]
*[http://www.openp2pdesign.org/2013/spaces/what-is-a-fablab/ article about what is a fablab]
*talk on copyright / prototyping
 
 
 
'''how do you work in a fablab'''
*talk on workflow fablab Reykjavik (groups and/or individual users)
 
 
 
'''fab charter (guideline of fablab's global)'''
 
*[[Fab_Charter|http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/Fab_Charter]]
 
'''Cost'''
 
*talk on use of our materials
*talk on documentation
 
 
*quick start guide on working on the WIKI: [[FabWIKI_quick_start_guide|http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/FabWIKI_quick_start_guide]]
*machine list fablab reykjavik: [[Fab_Lab_Reykjavik|http://wiki.fablab.is/wiki/Fab_Lab_Reykjavik]]
*photo stream fablab reykjavik - example projects: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/fablab-reykjavik/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/fablab-reykjavik/]
 
 
'''Fab Academy - How To Make (almost) Anything.'''
*Fab Lab Reykjavik can handle max 8 participants, sign up before December 2014.
*Course runs from January to July 2015. Study time about 16 – 25 hours per week.
 
*[http://www.fabacademy.org/ http://www.fabacademy.org]
*[http://fabacademy.org/archives/2014/students/index.html http://fabacademy.org/archives/2014/students/index.html]
 
 
=== introduction group ===
 
*names of everyone
*background, career or field of interest ?  ''(adding missing info to the list)''
*your expectations of this workshop session ?
 
 
 
'''show & tell - samples'''
 
*talk on [[Roland_GX-24_CAMM-1|vinylcutter]], [[Poli-Tape_PT-06|heatpress]], [[Epilog_Mini_24|lasercutter]], [[Makerbot_Replicator_2|3D printer]], [[Electronics_workspace|electronics]], molding/casting, composites, [[Roland_Modela_MDX-20|modela]], [[Shopbot_PRSalpha_120x60|shopbot]].
 
 
'''coffee break'''
 
 
=== demonstrate machines ===
 
*demo vinyl cutting > how to transfer sticker: [[Roland_GX-24_CAMM-1]]
*demo laser engraving & cutting: [[Epilog_Mini_24]]
*demo 3D scanning kinect > selfie > printing with makerbot: [[3D_scanning_with_Kinect]]
*demo shopbot > milling example: [[Shopbot_PRSalpha_120x60]]
 
*if interest in group: robot tail & electronic board > miscroscope [[Electronics_workspace]] and [http://fabacademy.org/archives/2014/students/wanders.linda/final-project.html fabacademy robot's tail project]
 
 
=== Making - Living - Sharing ===
 
*if time, watch movie (inspiration - a FabLab world tour documentary): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNr1yBIgQCY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNr1yBIgQCY]
 
 
'''Homework:'''
*think about a personal design, what would you like to make / learn ?
*(& if possible) make a simple sketch on paper / prepare your idea.
*(& if needed) bring in materials of your own for next session.
 
 
 
 
== Documentation session 2 ==
 
 
if you bring your own laptop: download & install inkscape via: [http://www.inkscape.org/ http://www.inkscape.org]
 
 
'''Usefull tutorials on inkscape'''
 
*documentation wiki: [[Inkscape]]
*Quick start guide wiki: [[Inkscape_quick_start_guide]]
 
 
''If you find more useful tips for inkscape, let us know. :) Email us or create a account on the wiki and and add it to our inkscape page.''
 
 
 
=== Inkscape ===
 
talk walk trough, about options you see on the screen (toolbar etc.)
 
 
'''First practice on vinylcutter'''
 
*making a name sticker: [[Inkscape_how_to_make_name_sticker]]
*talk on typing text + making a shape & union the letters.
*then the prepare PDF (stroke & fill menu)
 
 
'''Cutting out your first sticker'''
*talk on how the machine works & and preparing the cut sticker with transfer tape.
*[[How_to_use_the_Roland_GX-24]]
 
 
'''Drawing in inkscape'''
 
*[[Inkscape_quick_start_guide]]
 
 
 
=== how to trace bitmap ===
*video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjCFRI3knhE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjCFRI3knhE]
*show examples of tracing bitmap ''(starbucks, smile & a photo example)''
*edit vectors (break apart)
 
=== how to draw a basic shape ===
 
*video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFiUR3HRKEA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFiUR3HRKEA]
*how to make a heart shape
*Union shapes
 
 
=== how to draw by hand ===
*video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAgWhnf_p3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAgWhnf_p3k]
*show examples ''(sketch leaf example)''
 
 
'''Practice by doing'''
 
*answering individual questions.
*Guide people with lasercutter, or do it yourself on vinylcutter.
 
 
 
== Documentation session 3 ==
 
'''Inkscape'''
*repeat shortly the steps from last session. ''(union, difference, trace bitmap, break apart, drawing by hand)''
*repeat how to prepare PDF. ''(stroke & fill menu)''
*Answer questions.
 
 
'''Time to make stuff ...'''


Let people work on their own projects...




=== Inspiration links ===


== Materials ==
*[http://www.pinterest.com http://www.pinterest.com]
Our standard material are included in the workshop.
*[http://www.thingiverse.com http://www.thingiverse.com]
*[http://www.instructables.com/ http://www.instructables.com/]
*[http://makezine.com/ http://makezine.com/]


*'''For laser cutting''': We have colored acryl, MDF and cardboard in stock.  
*[http://www.123dapp.com/catch http://www.123dapp.com/catch]
''If you wish to try lasercutting fabrics (cotton, felt or leather) you can bring in your own supply.'' same for [[Lasercut linoleum stamps]]
*[http://www.123dapp.com/make http://www.123dapp.com/make]
*[https://www.opendesk.cc/ https://www.opendesk.cc/]
*[http://makezine.com/magazine/make-39/open-source-furniture/ http://makezine.com/magazine/make-39/open-source-furniture/]  


*'''For vinyl cutting''': We have colored vinyl in stock (for inoors walls & windows).  
*[http://www.fablabhouse.com/en/ http://www.fablabhouse.com/en/]
It's also possible to vinylcut your own Tshirt print (we have that specific vinyl in stock) but bring you own T-shirt.  


*[http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardLilyPad http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardLilyPad]
*[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12789 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12789]


== Participants course 1 ==
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== Participants course 3 ==
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Menntun núna offers a free 3 sessions course in Fab Lab where we will show you all the possibilities within our Lab. We will make you familiar with designing in inkscape (a free design program), followed by laser cutting and / or vinyl cutting your design.


  • Course 1: Mon. 22.9, Wed. 24.9 & Frid. 26.9 at 13:00 - 16:00
  • Course 2: Tue. 23.9 & Thur. 25.9 at 18:00-21:00 & Sat. 27.9 at 09:00 - 12:00


Location: FabLab Reykjavík - Eddufelli 2, 111 Reykjavík.

For questions call: 567 5522




Session 1 - introduction day: welcome to the lab

Show & Tell, introduction to the possibilities in the lab. Demonstrating machine's & showcase different user projects.

Homework: think about a personal design, & if needed, prepare a simple sketch.


Session 2 - designing day: introduction to inkscape.

Walk trough inkscape, learn how to trace drawing & how to draw by hand, and how to edit shapes & text.

Before class: If you bring your own laptop, download & install inkscape.


Session 3 - the make day: working on the vinyl cutter and laser cutter.

Finish your design and learn / experiment with the lasercutter and the vinylcutter.




Documentation session 1

welcome to the lab


what is a fablab


  • currently running in iceland: Reykjavík, Vestmannaeyjar, Sauðárkrókur, Ísafjörður
  • new startup's: Fjarðabyggð, Hornafjörður
  • status currently unknown: Akranes, Keflavík



NMI: http://www.nmi.is/studningur/enn-ad-hugsa/fab-lab/


what can you do in a fablab (expectations)


how do you work in a fablab

  • talk on workflow fablab Reykjavik (groups and/or individual users)


fab charter (guideline of fablab's global)


Cost

  • talk on use of our materials
  • talk on documentation



Fab Academy - How To Make (almost) Anything.

  • Fab Lab Reykjavik can handle max 8 participants, sign up before December 2014.
  • Course runs from January to July 2015. Study time about 16 – 25 hours per week.



introduction group

  • names of everyone
  • background, career or field of interest ? (adding missing info to the list)
  • your expectations of this workshop session ?


show & tell - samples


coffee break


demonstrate machines



Making - Living - Sharing


Homework:

  • think about a personal design, what would you like to make / learn ?
  • (& if possible) make a simple sketch on paper / prepare your idea.
  • (& if needed) bring in materials of your own for next session.



Documentation session 2

if you bring your own laptop: download & install inkscape via: http://www.inkscape.org


Usefull tutorials on inkscape


If you find more useful tips for inkscape, let us know. :) Email us or create a account on the wiki and and add it to our inkscape page.


Inkscape

talk walk trough, about options you see on the screen (toolbar etc.)


First practice on vinylcutter


  • talk on typing text + making a shape & union the letters.
  • then the prepare PDF (stroke & fill menu)


Cutting out your first sticker


Drawing in inkscape


how to trace bitmap


how to draw a basic shape


how to draw by hand


Practice by doing

  • answering individual questions.
  • Guide people with lasercutter, or do it yourself on vinylcutter.


Documentation session 3

Inkscape

  • repeat shortly the steps from last session. (union, difference, trace bitmap, break apart, drawing by hand)
  • repeat how to prepare PDF. (stroke & fill menu)
  • Answer questions.


Time to make stuff ...

Let people work on their own projects...


Inspiration links

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