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An AI Assistant for Carnegie Mellon University’s TechSpark Makerspace
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| Laser Cutting
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3
| Wood Working
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| Wood CNC
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| Metal Machining
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Modern Making
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This course teaches the fundamental skills needed to plan, develop, and prototype a functional device. A significant portion of the course will cover introductory-level use of modeling with 3D CAD software, fabricating with 3D printers, and physical computing with Arduino.
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Laser Machine Training
| 24,105
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This is a course that allows students to work at their own pace. Students will learn the basics through specialized videos and concept quizzes, sign-up for an in-person safety check, and conduct homework to reinforce skills learned. This course is required to use the laser cutting and engraving machines at TechSpark.
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Intro to Manual Machining
| 24,200
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This course teaches safe operation of manual machining equipment through structured hands-on activities. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to learning subtractive manufacturing, the industrial standard for the mass manufacture of products around the world. The skills learned in this course can be applied to fabricate durable components for design projects, research equipment, and extracurricular activities.
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Project Fabrication and Assembly
| 24,201
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This course teaches the fundamental skills of fabrication and assembly by progressing through a hands-on building project. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to safely operating hand and power tools, using common components as parts for assemblies, and incorporating moving mechanisms within housings. This class provides a foundational experience that can be built upon in future project classes and is a portal (prerequisite) to other TechSpark courses.
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Machine Shop Principles
| 24,203
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This course teaches the safe operation of manual machining equipment, including knee mill and lathe through structured hands-on activities. A significant portion of this course is dedicated to reading technical drawings, and then fabricating those components using equipment. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned. Experience gained in this course can be applied to fabricate durable components for design projects, research equipment, and extracurricular activities. This course is required to use the student machine shop at TechSpark.
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Metal Jewelry
| 24,204
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This course teaches introductory-level metal jewelry fabrication through structured hands-on activities. Students will learn to safely use various tools and metal working techniques, including cold forging, investment casting, bezel settings, soldering, and patinas. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned, which will include creating personal jewelry items such as earrings, pendants, and rings. This course is required to use the hot metals room at TechSpark.
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Welding
| 24,205
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This course teaches the safe operation of welding equipment through structured hands-on activities. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to learning workpiece setup, material selection, and weldability assessment for introductory-level projects. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned, and the utilization of these skills will be applied to a self-directed project. This course is required to use the welding equipment at TechSpark.
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Wood Shop Principles
| 24,206
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This course teaches the safe operation of wood working equipment, including table saw, panel saw, and miter saw through structured hands-on activities. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to learning optimal workflow, tool selection, and equipment selection for introductory-level projects. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned. This course is required to use the student wood shop at TechSpark.
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Wood Shop CNC Router
| 24,207
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This course builds upon previous skills taught in TechSpark's wood shop course. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to learning software, equipment setup, and machine operation in order to fabricate 3D components. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned. This course is required to use the CNC wood router in the student wood shop at TechSpark.
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Machine Shop CNC Milling
| 24,300
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This course builds upon previous skills taught in TechSpark's machine shop course. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to learning 2.5D Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, equipment setup, and machine operation. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned, and the utilization of these skills will be applied to a self-directed project. This course is required to use the CNC milling machines in the student machine shop at TechSpark.
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