FabShops - Sewing
Description:
Introduction to sewing machines, because sewing by hand just takes too long. Learn skills such as threading the machine, starting and stopping a stitch, and turning corners . Optional skills such as sewing on a button and handling iron-ons will also be available. This workshop is meant to teach students the basics of sewing machines and provide a hands-on session where they can make their sewn project to take home.
Preparation and Resources:
No prior experience is necessary. All skill levels welcomed.
Number of Possible Participants: 4
CANCELLATIONS AND NO SHOWS
Please contact oedk@rice.edu ASAP if you are unable to attend! These events can be very popular. If you cannot attend, a space may be freed up for another attendee.
The OEDK will charge a No-Show Fee of $20.00 per each missed FabShops to student accounts. A No-Show fee will be charged if:
o Registered student does not show up
o If unable to attend and student does not cancel within 24 hours of the start time of each FabShops or if it is a weekend or Monday morning FabShops, by Friday at 8:00 AM CST
Cancellations must be made via email to oedk@rice.edu.
For more information about FabShops, please visit http://oedk.rice.edu/fabshops.
Hand Tools – Introductory Level
This class will teach students the practical skills necessary to use basic hand tools and powered tools. Topics and tools covered include: cutting tools, shaping tools, fasteners, adhesives, and finishing tools. Students will work in teams to build a birdhouse constructed using these techniques and procedures. Students will come away from this workshop with the knowledge of the correct use of and ability to operate all of the hand tools and some of the powered tools at the OEDK.
This workshop will be taught at a basic level for all skill levels. No prior experience with any tool is necessary. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can hold up to elbow grease.
Available Sessions:
Number of Possible Participants: 12 per section. No more than 2 non-Freshman Design (ENGI 120/220 and FWIS 188) participants per session. Must be a currently-associated Rice student, faculty or staff to participate.
FabShops - Intro to SolidWorks
No matter what engineering project you’re working on, you’ll find that you’ll need to use some sort of 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to design, prototype, and test your design solutions. Learn the basics of SolidWorks, a 3D CAD software available throughout campus, through this hands-on workshop. This introductory workshop will cover the basics of making parts on SolidWorks and how to create assemblies. Students will have the opportunity to design their own part that they can use during an in-person 3D-Printing FabShops 1-on-1 Session!
No prior experience is necessary! All software and computers will be provided.
Number of Possible Participants: 12
For those who are registered, please contact oedk@rice.edu ASAP if you are unable to attend! These events can be very popular. If you cannot attend, a space may be freed up for another attendee.
The OEDK will charge a No-Show Fee of $20.00 per each missed FabShop to student accounts. A No-Show fee will be charged:
o If Registered student does not show up
o If unable to attend and student does not cancel 24 hours prior to the start time of each FabShop or if it is a weekend or Monday morning FabShop, by Friday at 8:00 AM CT.
FabShops - Woodshop Tools
Learn the basics of woodworking! In this fabshop, we'll be going over the table saw, miter saw, router table and band saw. Woodworking is a great way to prototype for projects big and small. We'll be providing all the plywood so just come ready to learn! Optional skills include woodwork finishing too.
Please come wearing closed toe shoes and clothes that stand up to ”elbow grease” (or actual grease). Students should also bring their own laptop.
Number of Possible Participants: 6
FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping (Arduino)
FabShops - Intro Laser Cutting
Description: Learn the basics of laser cutting - a versatile advanced manufacturing technique used in both prototyping and final development phases - and then put that knowledge to work! The workshop will include a showcase of finished laser-cut projects and a demonstration of how to operate the OEDK’s Epilog laser cutter. During the hands-on portion of the workshop, students will create and laser cut their own designs to take home
*Join the Adobe Illustrator FabShop to learn how to create your own vector files that you can laser cut in this workshop!
Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.
Number of Possible Participants: 8
FabShops - Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Preparation and Resources: No prior experience needed
Due to COVID-19 distancing guidelines and procedures, this FabShop will occur via Zoom. At the time of the event, a Zoom link will be sent to you via the email you registered with.
Participants MUST review the Remote FabShop Instructions 2 to 3 days in advance as Remote computer access requires a software installation.
FabShops - Vinyl Cutting
Learn the basics of vinyl cutting and be able to produce your own vinyl stickers for engineering projects! This introductory level workshop will teach the basics of vectorizing images and operating the Summa Vinyl Cutter machine. In the hands-on portion of this workshop, students will create and cut their own vinyl sticker designs to take home.
No previous experience necessary!
FabShops - 3D Printing (Ultimaker)
Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our Prusa and Ultimakers at the OEDK!
Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.
FabShops - SLA printing
Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our SLA printers!
FabShops - Plasma Cutting
Learn how to use the plasma cutter to make intricate designs out of metal! Students will get the opportunity to learn how to set up the plasma cutter and plasma cut their own designs to take home.
All participants must wear closed toed shoes. No prior experience necessary.
Topic - TBD
Around the Kitchen Table events are round table discussions that will highlight ongoing engineering design work of our current undergraduate students.
Each evening will focus on a particular theme in engineering. You are invited to come share dinner with the students as they present their design challenge and solutions, and then seek advice about their design projects from seasoned engineers.
ALL Participants Must REGISTER
Go to the Around the Kitchen Table webpage for more information about upcoming dinner events.
Confirmed Teams Presenting: Coming Soon
Confirmed Teams Presenting:
Coming Soon
Rice community members are encouraged to use their best judgment in all situations on when it's appropriate to wear a mask and should carry a mask with them at all times for such situations. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Refer to Rice's COVID-19 guidelines for current COVID-19 policies.
FabShops - Soldering
Description: Learn how to solder, which is the process of joining metal together by melting them. It's a fundamental skill that makers should have for electronic prototyping. We will have everything you need at the soldering stations to go over how to use the iron, types of soldering, desoldering, safety tips and more. Just come ready to learn!
Number of Possible Participants: 5
FabShops - Advanced Laser Cutting
Description: Expand upon your laser cutting knowledge by moving beyond the basic cutting and rastering showcased in the Intro Laser Cutting FabShop. Topics may include, but are not limited to: advanced photo rastering, 3D rastering, rastering different materials, post processing techniques, and complicated laser cutting geometry. Participants are welcome to bring questions on other topics and techniques as well!
Preparation and Resources: This FabShop assumes prior experience with the laser cutter. Participants are expected to have either attended the Intro Laser Cutting FabShop or have prior experience with laser cutting.
FabShops - Waterjet Cutting
Description: Learn how to use the waterjet cutter to make intricate designs out of metal. The waterjet cutter is a far more accurate cutter than the plasma cutter, so you can make much more intricate and precise pieces. Students will get the opportunity to learn how to set up the waterjet cutter and cut their own designs to take home.
FabShops - Powder Coating
Thanksgiving Recess (Holiday - No Scheduled Classes) November 23-25)
Staff Holiday November 24-25
Work Table CLEAN-UP AND CHECK-OUT
Single semester teams are required to clean up their work space and check out at the end of the semester.
Year long teams and clubs are encouraged to clean up their work table and floorspace before leaving for winter break.
See clean-up instructions HERE. After a team/club feels like their table is clean and all their tools, supplies etc. have been put away, they must submit a Team Work Table Checkout Form to have an OEDK technician inspect the table and sign-off that the team has met the cleaning criteria.
FALL 2022 CLEAN-UP DAYS:
December 5-13
The deadline for clean-up is December 13th at 3:00 PM.
Christmas Holiday (Staff Holiday)
Winter Recess (Staff Holiday)
New Year's Holiday (Staff Holiday)
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF THE SPRING SEMESTER
Welcome back!
All teams and clubs are required to clean up their work space and check out at the end of the spring.
SPRING 2023 CLEAN-UP DAYS:
April 24-May 2
The deadline for clean-up is May 2nd at 3:00 PM.
Memorial Day (Staff Holiday)
Juneteenth (Staff Holiday)
Independence Day (Staff Holiday)
