Equipment & Rooms

Co-Working Front Half

Amenities:

• Printer/Scanner
• Comfortable Workspaces
• Power Strips
• Moveable, re-arrangeable tables

Comments:

Our coworking area boasts over 1000 sq ft of multi-use space.  On any given day you will find a variety of people, from makers to artists, web developers to freelancers, entrepreneurs and students all working in the same place.  In the evenings, you will frequently find community meetups and other events pulling in people from a wide range of communities.

For inquiries on renting out this space, please contact [email protected].

Co-Working Main Floor

Amenities:

• Printer/Scanner
• Comfortable Workspaces
• Power Strips
• Moveable, re-arrangeable tables

Comments:

Our co-working area boasts over 1000 sq ft of multi-use space.  On any given day you will find a variety of people, from makers to artists, web developers to freelancers, entrepreneurs and students all working in the same place.  In the evenings, you will frequently find community meetups and other events pulling in people from a wide range of communities.

For inquiries on renting out this space, please contact [email protected].

Classroom (MXD Room) - Room #16

About:

• Fits 16 seated at tables
• Rolling tables
• Whiteboard
• Large flatscreen TV on wheels for presentations

Training Room - Room #5

About:

• Fits 14 seated 2 per table
• Rolling tables
• Whiteboard
• Large flatscreen TV on wheels for presentations

Markforged Mark Two - Carbon Fiber Inlay 3D Printer

Details:

• Official Name: Markforged Mark Two 3D Printer
• Website: MarkForged Mark Two Website
• Class Required to use: Using the Markforged Industrial 3D Printer

Comments:

Vinyl Cutter - US Cutter LaserPoint II

Details

• Official Name: US Cutter LaserPoint II Vinyl Cutter
• Class Required to use: By Request 

Comments:

A plotter with a knife instead of a pen/ink nozzle. Cut out vinyl stickers or paper.

HP DesignJet 1055Cm Plotter

Details:

• Official Name: DesignJet 1055CM
• Website: HP Product Documentation
• Class Required to use: None.

Comments:

Large format plotter. Makes big pictures.  Currently, to use you must download and install the driver on your laptop and connect to the computer.

Jet Mini Wood Lathe

Details:

• Official Name: Jet Tools Variable Speed Mini Lathe JML-1014VS
• Manual: Jet Tools Variable Speed Mini Lathe Manual
• Class Required to use: Intro to Woodlathe 

Comments:

Resin Pour Area - Inside Laser Room

Resin may only be mixed and applied inside the 12' x 8' area, located in the southwest corner of the laser room, where the floor is painted light gray. Members must provide and wear (a) safety glasses, (b) gloves, and (c) an organic vapor respirator at all times. The ceiling exhaust fan must be on at all times. Members must protect the floor with unbroken plastic sheeting sufficient to catch all possible spills. Members must protect all table surfaces. Members must clean up all spills on all surfaces before the spilled resin cures.

Only Superclear Table Top Epoxy Resin and Superclear Deep Pour Epoxy Resin have been approved for use in Hacker Lab's Resin area. Members must provide the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any other resin they would like to use. They must get prior approval from John or Nile before opening the container.

For questions or before first time use, please reach out to John.

Jewelry Studio

Tools:

• Rottary tool & attachments
• Small torches
• Hammers
• Pliers
• Jewelry Soldering equipment

Comments:

Grizzly Wood Lathe

Details:

• Official Name: Grizzly Wood Lathe with Digital Readout
• Website: Grizzly Product Page
• Class Required to use: Intro to Woodlathe 

Comments:

Lulzbot TAZ 6 3D Printer - SAC

Details:

• Name: Lulzbot TAZ 6
• Website: Lulzbot TAZ 6 Manufacturers Website
• Build Volume: 280 mm x 280 mm x 250 mm (11.02 in x 11.02 in x 9.8 in)
• Material(s): ABS, PLA, HIPS, PVA, wood filled filaments, Polyester (Tritan), PETT, bronze, copper, stainless steel-filled filaments, Polycarbonate, Nylon, PETG, conductive PLA and ABS, UV luminescent filaments, PCTPE, PC-ABS, Alloy 910, and much more.  Hacker Lab does not supply the materials.
• Filament Diameter: 3mm
• Nozzle Diameter: 0.5mm
• Max Layer Resolution: 0.05mm
• Max Extruder Temp: 300°C
• Class Required to use: Intro to 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
• Quantity: 3
  
  

Comments:

Our largest build volume 3D printer.  Easy to use and very well built.  Lots of bells and whistle like bed auto-leveling and nozzle cleaning.

• Seating 3 p.

Metalshop - SAC

Tools:

• 2 Lincoln Mig Welders
• 1 Miller Tig Welder
• Oxy Acetaline setup
• Grizzly milling machine
• Small sheet metal corner notcher
• Small sheet metal break
• Horizontal band saw
• Grinding wheels & angle grinders
• Various hand tools
• Precision welding surface

• Seating 3 p.

Woodshop - SAC

Tools:

• Bandsaw: Grizzly Delux 14" Upright
• Combination Disk & Belt Sander
• Compound Miter Saw
• Drill Press: Rockwell Delta 15-251
• Drum Sander
• Grizzly Wood Lathe with Digital Readout
• Jointer
• Router Table
• SawStop Cabinet Tablesaw
• Scroll Saw - 20"
• Variable Speed Thickness Planer
• Various Handtools:
  • Screwdrivers
  • Clamps
  • Files
  • Levels & Squares
• Powertools:
  • Corded & Cordless Drills
  • Circ Saw
  • Jigsaw
  • Cordless Driver
• ... & more!

Comments:

Hand tools are available to members who have taken the initial makerspace orientation classes.  Powertools and large equipment require Intro to Woodshop parts 1 & 2 or special tool-specific classes (Shopbot, Lathe, etc.).

Lulzbot TAZ 5 3D Printer

Details:

• Name: Lulzbot TAZ 5
• Website: Lulzbot TAZ 5 Manufacturers Website
• Build Volume: 290mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.4in x 10.8in x 9.8in)
• Material(s): ABS, PLA, HIPS, PVA, wood filled filaments, Polyester (Tritan), PETT, bronze, copper, stainless steel-filled filaments, Polycarbonate, Nylon, PETG, conductive PLA and ABS, UV luminescent filaments, PCTPE, PC-ABS, Alloy 910, and much more.  Hacker Lab does not supply the materials.
• Filament Diameter: 3mm (2.85mm)
• Nozzle Diameter: 
• Max Layer Resolution:
• Max Extruder Temp: 300°C
• Class Required to use: Intro to 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
  
  

Comments:

Easy to use and very well built.

MP Select Mini 3D Printer - SAC

Details:

• Name: MP Select Mini 3D Printer
• Website: Monoprice 3D Printer Website
• Build Volume: 120mm x 120mm x 120mm
• Material(s): PLA, ABS
• Filament Diameter: 1.75mm
• Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm
• Max Layer Resolution: 0.1mm
• Max Extruder Temp: 250 C
• Class Required to use: Intro to 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
  
  

Comments:

A small yet capable 3D printer and one of the newest additions to our Lab. Fairly plug-and-play. Ideal for quick prototypes and detail work.  We have 2 machines in the Midtown Sacramento location.

• Seating 4 p.

Electronics & 3D Printing Lab - SAC

Tools:

• Digital Oscilloscope: OWON DS 7102V 
• Function Generator: AimTTI TG5011A
• Desktop Multimeter
  
• DC Power Supplies
• Soldering Irons:
  • 4x Metcal MX-500p
  • 2x Hako 936
  • Rework station
  • IR Oven
• Misc. Electronic Components (Sorted resistors & capacitors, etc.)
• 3D Printers:
  • 3x Taz 6 printers
  • 5x MPSelect Mini v2
  • Markforged Mark II
  • Ultimaker 2+

Comments:

Electronics room with tools for soldering and testing. Spare parts. Room for 4 or 5 students.  Occasionally, someone wants to "donate" their "valuble electronics" to our humble lab.  Please, clear all donations with Nile ([email protected]) before dropping off, we do NOT offer e-waste recycling.

DLM Spartan Laser Cutter

Details:

• Official Name: DLM Spartan CO2 Laser Machine
• Bed Size: 35" x 23"
• Power: 130W 
• Resolution: 0.002"
• Class Required to use: Intro to Lasercutting

Comments:

A solid, well-built, US manufactured laser.

Morntech MT L960 Laser Cutter

Details:

• Official Name: Morntech MT L960
• Website: Morntech Website
• Bed Size: 900mm x 600mm
• Power: 130W
• Class Required to use: Intro to Laser Cutting

Comments:

The most used piece of equipment at the Hacker Lab by far. Can easily handle up to 1/4" Plywood or Acrylic, and has been known to get through thicker material in the right conditions. Custom board games, edge lit acrylic plaques, signs, sewing templates, and miscellaneous boxes/enclosures are just a few of the fantastic things that are made with this piece of equipment.  Has been through many parts, and recently through a complete rebuild (make sure to thank John for his awesome work!)

ShopBot PRSalpha CNC Router

Details:

• Official Name: ShopBot PRSalpha
• Website: http://www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/prSalpha.htm
• Working Area: 96" x 60" x 6"
• Class Required to use: Shopbot 100
• Reservations: Yes

Comments:

The ShopBot PRSalpha is a large scale gantry based CNC router. Easily one of the most impressive tools in the shop, our members use it to create a wide array of items including flatpack & traditional furniture, signs, cabinets, circuit boards, ornate reliefs, & amazingly intricate works of art.

Photography Studio - SAC

Equipment:

• Light boxes
• Tripods
• Green Screen
• Coloured backdrops
• Camera & Lenses (for checkout)
• Computer with Adobe photo suite (requires own login)
• Strobes

Comments:

Grizzly G0759 - Mill with DRO

Details:

• Official Name: Grizzly G0759 - 7" x 27" 1 HP Mill/Drill with Stand and DRO
• Website: https://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-7-x-27-1-HP-Mill-Drill-with-Stand-and-DRO/G0759
• Table Size: 7-1/16" x 26-5/8"
• Class Required to use: Intro to Manual Mill
• Reservations: Yes

Comments:

A 1HP Mill with DRO output, R-8 spindle and decent table size.

Photography Studio Computer

This is a desktop computer located in the Photography Studio at Hacker Lab Sacramento.

It has:

• Adobe CC installed (though you need your own paid account)
• Inkscape
• Gimp
• Yeti microphone
• Logitech webcam
• Zoom installed
• more