Equipment
This is a (non-comprehensive) list of tools and equipment at HackRVA. This page provides general information about the tools, their location and current operating status. It is continuously being updated.
Design Tools
- Digital Design Workstation
- Code/AV/Printing Workstation
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting/Engraving
- Screen Printing
- Vinyl Cutter - Brother Scan-N-Cut 2
- Vinyl Plotter & Cutter - Mimaki CG-130FX
Virtual Reality
Electronics Tools
- PCB Making Equipment
- PCB Making Software
- Heat Platen
- Solder Reflow Station
- Oscilloscopes
- Precision Multimeter
- Function Generator
- Benchtop Power Supplies
- Bucket O' Soldering Irons and Multimeters
- Breadboards
- Panavise
- Solder Suckers
- Tweezers and Placement Tools
Office Equipment
- Laser Printers
- Scanners
- Brother label maker
Facilities Equipment
- Audio/Video System
- Overhead Projector
- Chromecast
- Google Home Minis
Arts/Crafts
- Guillotine Style Paper Trimmer
- Glue Guns
- Leather working tools
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cut Pile Tuft Gun | Rug Tufting Gun | Tutorials Getting Started Manual |
Ice Cream Room | OK | |
|
Loop Pile Tuft Gun | Rug Tufting Gun | Tutorials Getting Started Manual |
Ice Cream Room | OK | |
|
Brother Electroknit KH-910 | Knitting Machine - Arduino Controlled AYAB Interface |
Tips & Tricks Manual |
Ice Cream Room | OK | |
|
Singer Stylist 457 | Sewing Machine | Manual | Ice Cream Room | OK |
Shop Equipment
If requested, general guidance and best practices can be given for all equipment available at HackRVA. Completion of additional training is required to use some of the more specialized equipment. If a tool in the chart below is marked as requiring training then you must complete a class or get prior approval in order to operate that tool. Some of the tools below do not require training but are still extremely dangerous and can be easily damaged with misuse. If you are unsure how to safely operate a piece of equipment, DO NOT believe in yourself. Refer to the user manual or find someone who knows how to use the equipment and ask for help.
Training classes, when available, will be shown on the HackRVA meetup calendar- https://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/calendar/
Some of the classes have nominal fees.
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grizzly G0555LX | Bandsaw (14") | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Central Machinery 34706 |
Wood Lathe (12"x33") | Manual | Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
SawStop Contractor | Table Saw (10") | Manual | Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
Grizzly G1014Z | Belt / Disc Combo Sander (6"x48" / 9") |
Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
DeWalt 735 | Planer (13") | Manual | Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
X-Carve | CNC Router (1000mm²) |
Quick Start Guide Easel |
Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
PSI Turncrafter Commander TCLC12VS |
Variable Speed Wood Lathe (12") |
Manual Safety Video |
Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
Jet JJ-6CSDX | Jointer (6") | Manual | Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
Ryobi TSS103 | Miter Saw (10") | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Porter Cable 890 | Router | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Central Machinery 5907 |
Shear, Press Brake and Slip Roll (30") |
Manual | Metalshop | No | OK |
|
COMING SOON! Avid Pro |
CNC Router (5'x8') | VCarve Pro | Woodshop | Yes | X |
|
DeWalt DWS520 | Track saw (6.5") | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Sieg SX2L Mini Mill | Metal Mill | Manual | Metalshop | Yes | OK |
|
Sieg SC3 Mini Lathe | Metal Lathe | Manual | Metalshop | Yes | OK |
|
Jet 10-20 Plus | Drum Sander (10") | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Abrasive Blast Cabinet |
Sandblaster | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Craftsman 137.216021 |
Variable Speed Scroll Saw (16") |
Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Shop Fox Model W1831 |
Spindle Sander |
Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |