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
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mimaki CG-130FX | Vinyl Plotter / Cutter | Manual | Tech Lab | No | OK |
|
Brother Scan-N-Cut 2 | Vinyl Cutter | Manual | Tech Lab | No | OK |
Virtual Reality
Electronics Tools
- PCB Making Equipment
- PCB Making Software
- Heat Plate
- Solder Reflow Station
- Oscilloscopes
- Precision Multimeter
- Function Generator
- Benchtop Power Supplies
- 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
- Games Collection
Arts/Crafts
- Guillotine Style Paper Cutter - 12" 500 sheet capacity
- Glue Guns - Low and high temp
- Leather working tools
Textiles
Affiliated Slack channel for more information, training request or assistance: Soft Serve
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cut Pile Tuft Gun | Rug Tufting Gun | Tutorials Getting Started Manual |
Ice Cream Room | Yes | OK |
|
Loop Pile Tuft Gun | Rug Tufting Gun | Tutorials Getting Started Manual |
Ice Cream Room | Yes | OK |
|
Brother Electroknit KH-910 |
Knitting Machine - Arduino Controlled AYAB Interface |
Tips & Tricks Manual |
Ice Cream Room | Yes | - |
|
Singer Stylist 457 | Sewing Machine | Manual | Ice Cream Room | No | OK |
|
Simplicity Easy Lock 804D |
Serger/Overlocker | Basic Serger intro playlist |
Ice Cream Room | No | OK |
|
Brother PE800 | Embroidery Machine | Manual Quick Reference |
Main Room | No | OK |
|
Kenmore 158.1941 | Sewing Machine | Manual | Ice Cream Room | No | OK |
|
Brother DB2-DD7100 | Industrial Sewing Machine |
Instruction Manual |
Ice Cream Room | No | OK |
Shop Equipment
Affiliated Slack channel for more information, training request or assistance: Woodshop
General guidance and best practices can be provided for all equipment upon request. 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. Certain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grizzly G0555LX | Bandsaw (14") | Manual | Woodshop | No | 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) |
Easel Quick Start Guide |
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 |
|
Makita XSL06 | Miter Saw (10") | Manual |
Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Porter Cable 890 | Table Router | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Bosch 1617EVSPK | Fixed/Plunge Router | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Central Machinery 5907 |
Shear, Press Brake and Slip Roll (30") |
Manual | Metalshop | No | OK |
|
Avid PRO6096 | CNC Router (5'x8') | VCarve Pro | Woodshop | Yes | OK |
|
DeWalt DWS520 | Track saw (6.5") | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
3960 HiTorque Mini Mill | Metal Mill | Manual | Metalshop | Yes | OK |
|
MicroLux 7x16 Mini Lathe | Metal Lathe | Manual | Metalshop | Yes | - |
|
Jet 10-20 Plus | Drum Sander (10") | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Abrasive Blast Cabinet |
Sandblaster | Manual | Woodshop | No | - |
|
Craftsman 137.216021 |
Variable Speed Scroll Saw (16") |
Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Shop Fox W1831 |
Spindle Sander | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
Porter-Cable PCB660DP Type 2 |
Drill Press | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |
|
12 Ton Shop Press | Shop Press | Manual | Woodshop | No | OK |