Equipment & Rooms

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.).

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.

Jewelry Studio

Tools:

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

Comments:

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.

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].

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].

SMUD Training Room - SAC

About:

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

Conference Room

About:

• Fits 10 seated at tables, 18 seated in rows
• Rolling tables
• Whiteboard
• Large flatscreen TV on wheels for presentations

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.

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.

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:

Lulzbot TAZ 6 w/Dualstruder v2 - 3D Printer - SAC

Details:

• Name: Lulzbot TAZ 6 w/Dual Extruder
• 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
  
  

Comments:

Same as the regular TAZ, but with 2 extruders!

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.

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.

Intel Computer Lab

• Seating 6 p.

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.

Grizzly Wood Lathe

Details:

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

Comments:

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.

Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer

Details:

• Website: Ultimaker 2+ Website
• Build Volume: 223mm x 223mm x 205mm
• Material(s): PLA, ABS, some exotics
• Filament Diameter: 2.85mm
• Nozzle Diameter: Multiple, usually 0.4mm
• Max Layer Resolution: 0.2mm
• Class Required to use: Intro to 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping

Comments:

Our go to just works printer. Hefty build volume, good resolution, consistent prints, easy to use.

• Seating 1 p.

Adobe Creative Cloud Computer