Machines, software and instructions
Information about the machines and software at Fab Lab Raseko and tutorials for users.
Machines
Information
Model: Trotec Speedy 300
Use: Cutting material, and rasterising/burning images on material. Manufacturing small every day items and decoratives, such as name tags, business cards, rubber stamps and snap fit boxes.
Size of work area: 700x400mm
Power: 60w
File formats: ai, svg, pdf
Of note: When cutting, lines have to be vectorised. Thickness of the line 0.01 mm, RGB – Colour: R 255, G 0, B 0.
Compatible materials: e.g. thin sheets of wood, fabrics, acrylic sheet.
Incompatible materials: e.g. PVC, metal, certain plastics.
Important! Always make sure material is safe to use from Fab Lab staff before you start working.
Information
Models: Ultimaker 2, Ultimaker 3, Ultimaker 3 Extended, Prusa i3 MK3
Use: Creating new items from digitally modelled 3D files. For example machine parts, decorative items, specialised tools and their parts, customised utility items.
Size of work area:
Ultimaker 2 – 350 x 350 x 400 mm
Ultimaker 3 – 215 x 215 x 200 mm
Ultimaker 3Ext. – 215 x 215 x 305 mm
Prusa i3 MK3 – 250 x 210 x 210 mm
File formats: stl, obj, 3mf
Important!: Opening hours limit the size and duration of the print. Due to fire hazard we can’t allow overnight printing. During the open door hours (Monday and Tuesday between 14-18) maximum printing time is approximately 3,5 hours. Larger prints can be done in multiple parts.
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Model: Formlabs Form 2
Use: Creating new items from digitally modelled 3D files. For example machine parts, decorative items, specialised tools and their parts, customised utility items.
Size of work area: 145 x 145 x 175mm
File formats: stl, obj, 3mf
Important!: Opening hours limit the size and duration of the print. Due to fire hazard we can’t allow overnight printing. During the open door hours (Monday and Tuesday between 14-18) maximum printing time is approximately 3,5 hours. Larger prints can be done in multiple parts.
Information
Model: Roland Truevis SG-300
Use: Printing (e.g. paper, synthetic banner fabrics), printing/cutting (e.g. vinyl stickers, outdoor sticker material, heat transfer material). Manufacturing stickers, posters, fabric prints, and window decals.
Size of work area: Different width materials. Maximum width 730mm
Print quality: 1200dpi
File formats: pdf
Recommended minimum quality for files: A3 or smaller 300 dpi. Bigger prints 150dpi.
Information
Model: Roland VersaUV Lef-12i
Use: Inkjet printing on almost any surface. Printing is possible for example on fabric, metal, acrylic or wood. It’s possible to print on slightly curved surface. In addition to colour, the machine can create a white primer, lacquer, and raised print.
Size of work area: 300 x 280 x 100 mm
File format: pdf
Recommended minimum quality for files: 300 dpi.
Information
Model: Tajima TMEZ-S1501C
Use: Embroidering fabric products. E.g. patches, text and images on shirts, baseball caps, fabric tote bags etc. It’s also possible to use specialised threads such as metallic thread, or conductive thread you can use to implement electronics on fabrics.
File formats: dst
Of note: You can create files for example with a free vector imaging program Inkscape, by using the Ink/Stitch expansion.
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Model: Roland SRM-20
Use: Milling materials. e.g. soft wood, MDF, HDF, jewelry wax, resin. Manufacturing small scale items, moulds, and cirquit boards.
Size of work area: 203 x 152 x 60 mm
File formats: stl, obj
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Model: Excitech e2-1325
Use: Milling material. E.g. wood, MDF, plastics. Manufacturing large items such as wooden plaques, furniture, and display stands.
Size of work area: 2500 x 1200 mm
File formats: dxf, dwg, stp, 3dm
Arduino
Open source electronic prototyping platform, enabling users to create interactive electronic objects.
Check out this link to find products made with Arduino.
Makey Makey
Gadget for inventors of any age. Attached to a computer with USB, after which you can use alligator clips to connect into anything that conducts electricity to control your computer.
Find Makey Makey projects via this link.
LEGO: WeDo, Spike prime, Mindstorms
Packets associated with LEGO Education. Use Legos to create various programmable tobots. Part of Lasten Amis (Children’s Vocational School) activity organised by Raseko.
Read more about LEGO Education via this link and introduce yourself to Raseko’s LastenAmis activity via this link.
Elektronics testing equipment
We also have various testing equipment used in cirquit board creation at Fab Lab.
Software
The software available in the Fab Lab include not only professional software, but also highly useful and practical freeware. We provide support for open-source software, which allows us to provide multiple options for users.
You can also inquire about other software that may be available on the machines or work on files using software that you are familiar with.
Fusion360
Free CAD based 3D modelling software. Good for mechanical and geometric design, and achieving precise measurements. Can be used to make files for: 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC milling machine, table top milling machine.
Rhinoceros
Professional level 3D modelling program you can also use to create 2D drawings. Can be used to make files for: 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC milling machine, table top milling machine.
Blender
Free 3D modelling software. For geometric, and more free, organic style of modelling. Can be used to make files for: 3D printers.
Meshmixer
Free software enabling post processing of 3D files. Can be used to divide files into multiple parts to print larger objects in parts.
DesignSpark Mechanical
Free software meant for simple geometric modelling. Used to create 3D files. Create a new handle to replace the broken one on that one cupboard at home!
Inkscape
Free sofrware to create vector files. You can scale these files freely without losing detail. Good for example for logos and graphics. Can be used to make files for laser cutter, embroidery machine, large-format printer.
Adobe Illustrator
License based professional software to create vector files. Lisenssipohjainen ohjelma vektoritiedostojen valmistukseen. Can be used to make files for laser cutter, large-format printer.
Adobe Photoshop
License based professional software to create bitmap images. Scaling bitmap files is limited by file quality. Dpi, or dots per inch value lets you know the relative quality of the file. This value is good to note when using the large-format printer. Used to make files for: Large-format printer.
Adobe Lightroom
Software for editing photographs. Good for those finishing touches for large-format printer.
Gimp
Graphics software for editing bitmap files.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Professional level video editing program.
Adobe After Effects
Video editing software specialising in creating effects for videos.
OBS studio
Open source software specialising in video editing and livestreaming.
Ultimaker Cura
Free slicer program by Ultimaker used to prepare 3D files for FDM printing.
Preform
Free slicer program by Formlabs used to prepare 3D files for STL printing.
Simplify3D
Slicer program that can be used to prepare files for 3D printing.
Arduino
Open source electronic prototyping platform, enabling users to create interactive electronic objects.
Check out this link to find products made with Arduino.
LEGO: WeDo, Mindstorms, Spike
Packets associated with LEGO Education. Use Legos to create various programmable tobots. Part of Lasten Amis (Children’s Vocational School) activity organised by Raseko.
Read more about LEGO Education via this link and introduce yourself to Raseko’s LastenAmis activity via this link.
Fusion360 Slicer
Discontinued, but still possibly functional, extension for Fusion 360 used to turn 3D files into format usable with laser cutter.
Python
Versatile programming language. Can be used to program Raspberry Pi and Micro:Bit packages found at Fab Lab, to create your own gadgets and systems.
Ink/Stitch
Extension for Inkscape used to create dst files for embroidery machine.
Instructions
You can search for instructions on how to use the software and machines on their websites or e.g. YouTube. You can also ask the staff at Fab Lab for tips on where to start.
You can send you questions by email to fablab@raseko.fi