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Gfc: /* Project Suggestion */

2021-07-13T20:48:19Z

Project Suggestion

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	== Project Suggestion ==		== Project Suggestion ==
	Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor Demonstrations]]		Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor Demonstrations#HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor]]

	= Crafting & Sewing =		= Crafting & Sewing =

Gfc: /* Project Suggestion */

2021-07-13T20:47:43Z

Project Suggestion

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	== Project Suggestion ==		== Project Suggestion ==
	Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor ~~Demonstration: HC-SR04 Untrasonic Distance Sensor~~]]		Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor Demonstrations]]

	= Crafting & Sewing =		= Crafting & Sewing =

Gfc: /* Project Suggestion */

2021-07-13T20:42:42Z

Project Suggestion

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	== Project Suggestion ==		== Project Suggestion ==
	Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor Demonstration HC-SR04 Untrasonic Distance Sensor]]		Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor Demonstration: HC-SR04 Untrasonic Distance Sensor]]

	= Crafting & Sewing =		= Crafting & Sewing =

Gfc: /* Electronics */

2021-07-13T20:42:08Z

Electronics

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	= Electronics =		= Electronics =


			== Project Suggestion ==
			Create a series of Arduino Sensor (and display) demonstration boards, each with a single sensor and code that demonstrates what the sensor does. Each board should be small, about 10" by 8" and be designed with a built-in wall hanger. An example may be found at [[Arduino Sensor Demonstration HC-SR04 Untrasonic Distance Sensor]]

	= Crafting & Sewing =		= Crafting & Sewing =

Gfc: /* CNC */

2021-06-29T18:52:48Z

CNC

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	= CNC =		= CNC =
			The two best tools for first-time makers in the CNC Studio are the [[ShopBot_D2418\| ShopBot Desktop]] and the [[Shaper_Origin \|Shaper Origin ]] The ShopBot is the most traditional of the two, learning it will be the most valuable in the long run. The Shaper Origin is a unique tool with a one-of-a-kind user interface. It's certainly worth checking out and can be a quick way to get certain projects done.

	== CAD / CAM Strategy ==		== CAD / CAM Strategy ==
			The two suggested paths for CAD/CAM in Sandbox are Fusion 360 and Vectric V-Carve Pro. These are briefly described on our [[CAD_Software\| CAD Software Page]]

Gfc: /* Rewrite or Create one element on our Wiki */

2021-06-29T18:44:13Z

Rewrite or Create one element on our Wiki

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	Wiki Pages that could use a rewrite:		Wiki Pages that could use a rewrite:
	*Quick Reference Pages for Adobe Illustrator		*'''Quick Reference Pages for Adobe Illustrator'''. We currently have two pages that discuss using Illustrator to prepare jobs for laser cutting. These are:
			**[[Adobe_Illustrator_for_Beginners]] and
			**[[Adobe_Illustrator]]
			::These could be better presented as a single page, especially if edited to be more succinct. If you want to take this on, a combined page has already been created, it's named [[Adobe_Illustrator_for_Laser_Work]] feel free to edit this page.
	*[[Rotary_Laser_Cutter\| Using ULS Rotary Attachment]]		*[[Rotary_Laser_Cutter\| Using ULS Rotary Attachment]]
	*[[Laser Box Generator Programs\| Design and cut a finger-jointed laser box.]] This could be improved with some introductory text and a review of the existing links.		*[[Laser Box Generator Programs\| Design and cut a finger-jointed laser box.]] This could be improved with some introductory text and a review of the existing links.

Gfc: /* Create or Rewrite one piece of our Wiki */

2021-06-29T18:37:20Z

Create or Rewrite one piece of our Wiki

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	Our wiki is described as the instruction manual for Sandbox. We're proud of what we've created so far but realize that there's an almost endless list of topics that could be addressed with a wiki page or two.		Our wiki is described as the instruction manual for Sandbox. We're proud of what we've created so far but realize that there's an almost endless list of topics that could be addressed with a wiki page or two.

	=== Create ~~or Rewrite~~ one ~~piece of~~ our Wiki ===		=== Rewrite or Create one element on our Wiki ===

			Wiki Pages that could use a rewrite:
			*Quick Reference Pages for Adobe Illustrator
			*[[Rotary_Laser_Cutter\| Using ULS Rotary Attachment]]
			*[[Laser Box Generator Programs\| Design and cut a finger-jointed laser box.]] This could be improved with some introductory text and a review of the existing links.
			*[[Laser_Engraving_a_Photograph\| Laser Engraving a Photograph]] This is incomplete, it could use some additional contributions and some editing, perhaps suggest some links to. useful YouTube videos or other online instructional materials.

	Ideas for new Wiki Pages:		Ideas for new Wiki Pages:
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	*Checklist for Using Glowforge Laser		*Checklist for Using Glowforge Laser
	*How to Create This (a step-by-step walk through of a simple laser project)		*How to Create This (a step-by-step walk through of a simple laser project)


	~~Wiki Pages that could use a rewrite:~~
	*[[Rotary_Laser_Cutter\| Using ULS Rotary Attachment]]
	*[[Laser Box Generator Programs\| Design and cut a finger-jointed laser box.]] This could be improved with some introductory text and a review of the existing links.
	*[[Laser_Engraving_a_Photograph\| Laser Engraving a Photograph]] This is incomplete, it could use some additional contributions and some editing, perhaps suggest some links to. useful YouTube videos or other online instructional materials.

	=== Help Improve our Community Building Efforts ===		=== Help Improve our Community Building Efforts ===

Gfc: /* What Should You Learn Next? */

2021-06-26T20:44:34Z

What Should You Learn Next?

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	== What Should You Learn Next? ==		== What Should You Learn Next? ==

	One thing for sure, don't jump directly to the 3D Printer next. Sure, it's in the same studio but it's a very different tool. It's best if you take a slight detour and learn a little about CAD and CAM next. Many makers jump into 3D printing first and ~~that but they're not ready~~ to do much beyond finding a design online and printing it. This really isn't ~~creative~~, instead it's ~~consumption~~.		One thing for sure, don't jump directly to the 3D Printer next. Sure, it's in the same studio but it's a very different tool. It's best if you take a slight detour and learn a little about CAD and CAM next. Many makers jump into 3D printing first and aren’t able to do much beyond finding a design online and printing it. This really isn't creating, instead it's consuming someone else’s creative work.

	One of the most challenging ''nexts'' would be to jump right into the CNC Studio. If you're eager to learn more about CAD and CAM this might be fun. If you do, start with the ShopBot. The Tormach might be a bit of a stretch at this point. The Shaper Origin is a possibility but it hides CAM from the operator a bit too much for an accelerated learning path. The Othermill is an option, it's a small CNC milling machine though so the range of interesting projects might be too narrow for a new maker.		One of the most challenging ''nexts'' would be to jump right into the CNC Studio. If you're eager to learn more about CAD and CAM this might be fun. If you do, start with the ShopBot. The Tormach might be a bit of a stretch at this point. The Shaper Origin is a possibility but it hides CAM from the operator a bit too much for an accelerated learning path. The Othermill is an option, it's a small CNC milling machine though so the range of interesting projects might be too narrow for a new maker.

	A different path might be to try something completely different like woodworking or electronics.		A different path might be to try something completely different like woodworking or electronics. This is especially helpful if you combine it with some additional learning of a CAD tool.
			*For woodworking, try drawing your project in Fusion 360. There are many YouTube tutorials that show how to design something like a bookcase in Fusion 360 by modeling each board and assembling them in software. Woodworking can be a wonderfully tactile experience. Sandbox doesn't have the sort of wood shop you would need to make a violin or re-create an antique furniture piece but it's suitable for many small to medium sized projects.
	Woodworking can be a wonderfully tactile experience. Sandbox doesn't have the sort of wood shop you would need to make a violin or re-create an antique furniture piece but it's suitable for many small to medium sized projects.		*If you have experience with electronics, the Electronics Studio may be a comfortable next stop. Evven if all you have is curiosity there are many things you can learn quickly here that will accelerate your future maker projects. One suggested starting point For electronics, one suggested path is to use TinkerCAD Circuits to simulate your circuit before assembling it. TinkerCAD Circuits even has virtual oscilloscope and multimeters so you can test your circuit as you design it. An Arduino simulator is also available in TinkerCAD Circuits, and we’ve written a training module for it.

	If you have experience with electronics, the Electronics Studio may be a comfortable next stop. Evven if all you have is curiosity there are many things you can learn quickly here that will accelerate your future maker projects. One suggested starting point

	~~Or focus for a bit on our Digital Media Studio~~. ~~That's the newest~~ and ~~one that would benefit from the creation of instructional materials, either Canvas modules or Wiki pages. The tools in this studio are also the ones that will help~~ you ~~document~~ your ~~path~~. ~~If you're interested~~ in ~~content creation using photography~~, ~~video, or audio then this might appeal to you~~.

			* A different path would be to focus for a bit on our Digital Media Studio. That's the newest and one that would benefit from the creation of instructional materials, either Canvas modules or Wiki pages. The tools in this studio are also the ones that will help you document your path. If you're interested in content creation using photography, video, or audio then this might appeal to you.

			*The Crafting and Sewing Studio might appeal to you. We have a very different sort of laser cutter here, the Glowforge uses a web interface instead of the Printer Control Panel approach used by ULS. Sewing is a very valuable maker skill to master, sewing projects can be part of a larger piece (like sewing cushions for a piece of furniture) or sewing can be the entire project.

Gfc: /* What Should You Learn Next? */

2021-06-26T20:30:32Z

What Should You Learn Next?

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	Or focus for a bit on our Digital Media Studio. That's the newest and one that would benefit from the creation of instructional materials, either Canvas modules or Wiki pages. The tools in this studio are also the ones that will help you document your path. If you're interested in content creation using photography, video, or audio then this might appeal to you.		Or focus for a bit on our Digital Media Studio. That's the newest and one that would benefit from the creation of instructional materials, either Canvas modules or Wiki pages. The tools in this studio are also the ones that will help you document your path. If you're interested in content creation using photography, video, or audio then this might appeal to you.

Gfc: /* What Should You Learn Next? */

2021-06-26T20:30:10Z

What Should You Learn Next?

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	Or focus for a bit on our Digital Media Studio. That's the newest and one that would benefit from the creation of instructional materials, either Canvas modules or Wiki pages. The tools in this studio are also the ones that will help you document your path. If you're interested in content creation using photography, video, or audio then this might appeal to you.		Or focus for a bit on our Digital Media Studio. That's the newest and one that would benefit from the creation of instructional materials, either Canvas modules or Wiki pages. The tools in this studio are also the ones that will help you document your path. If you're interested in content creation using photography, video, or audio then this might appeal to you.














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