Skills workshops
Do you want to enhance your prototyping skills? Then this is for you! We offer workshops on a broad range of experience levels, and diverse topics, such as 3D design, 3D printing, soldering and microcontrollers. The general structure of the workshops consist of an introduction, theoretical part and then time to work hands-on whilst supported by LPL staff. We try to tailor each workshop to its participants, so let us know what your goals are!
By default, all workshops are hosted in Lili’s Proto Lab (Caroline Bleekergebouw 0.22). Because our workshops benefit from direct interaction we limit the group size to approximately 12 persons.
Let’s learn some new skills! Here are the upcoming workshop dates:
Are you looking for a workshop, but it’s not in the overview, or there are no dates available? Send us an email!
Soldering
- Skill level required: None.
- Open to: Students and staff regardless of position or faculty.
- End goal: To be able to solder a range of basic components including resistors and LEDS; to leave with Christmas cheer and a fancy ornament.
- Time investment: 1 – 2 hours
This is a beginner friendly soldering workshop where you will leave with your own soldered functional item. You will learn some basics on electronic components, circuitry and soldering technique. After that, you start soldering your own device! We supply the materials, soldering equipment, instructions and tips. Depending on your experience level this will take you 1-2 hours and will make you a lot more proficient in soldering.
FDM 3D printing – Basics
- Experience required: None
- End goal: You can independently FDM 3D print an existing design in PLA on our printers, and have an idea of the broader possibilities and limitations of 3D printing
- Time investment: 1.5 – 2 hours
- Materials required: none, but you can bring your own design (on USB or email)
We will introduce you to the most widely used 3D printing techniques, FDM and SLA, and show you their possibilities and limitations. We cover design options, materials, pitfalls and hands-on interaction. This workshop becomes even better if you bring your own design to print!
3D design with Fusion 360 – Basics
- Experience required: None
- End goal: You are able to create a single-part design completely parametrically defined. You will understand the most essential tools in Fusion 360, and know what differentiates a decent design from a great one
- Time investment: 2 hours
- Materials required: Laptop (Windows or Mac) with Autodesk Fusion 360 installed (free academic license HERE), mouse (it is much harder on a trackpad or touchscreen!), optionally an idea for a part to design
In this workshop you will learn the basics of parametric 3D design; the method of choice for functional parts. We will focus on the thought process required for effective design, explain the basic tools and concepts and get you started on your first design.