general prototyping
SPOT
The Student Prototyping and Outreach Tank is a makerspace open to all the bachelor and master students at EPFL. In the free access area you can use basic tools to assemble/tests your prototype. You also have access to IT ressources, a computer room, storage room (limited) and spaces to meet with your team and ideate. This space is one of the central contact points for prototyping at EPFL. Feel free to come by, explore, and ask any questions you may have. Competent and passionate coaches and student assistants will be happy to answer your questions and guide you in the development of your prototyping journey. And don’t forget: the sooner you ask questions in the prototyping process, the easier it will be to guide you in the right direction!
Equipment
Electronical Cabinet
Description
Probably the coolest cabinet you’ve ever seen. It contains everything you need to quickly prototype basic electronics. You’ll find:
- A soldering iron kit.
- A small vise and a third hand to hold your project.
- An illuminated magnifying glass.
- A laboratory power supply.
- An oscilloscope.
- A signal generator.
- Various pliers.
- Basic tools (screwdrivers, files, etc.).
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Electronical Cabinet
Open Access Cabinet
Description
This cabinet, open during coach presence hours, allows you to find all sorts of useful accessories. Some might choose to bring only a knife to a deserted island, but I’d choose tape!
- Materials available: - Different types of glue. - Different types of tape. - Heat shrink tubing. - Disposable gloves. - Wood screws. - Sandpaper. - Staples. - Clamps. - Universal lubricant (WD40). - Laboratory power supply. - Heat gun. - Thermometer. - Scale. - Bicycle pump. - Spirit level. - ...
Open Access Cabinet
Recycling cabinet
Description
Circular box to recycle electronics and components. Once your project is finished, you are free to drop off components that can be reused in future projects. Everything in this Aladdin's cave is free, and it is everyone's responsibility to ensure that the components dropped off or taken work.
Recycling cabinet
Sewing machine
Description
sewing machine withDifferent sewing tools
Related training
Sewing machine
Drill And Grinder Cabinet
Description
This cabinet contains 3 proxxon grinders, 6 makita drills and Batteries available for self-service for prototyping work. All necessary accessories (bits, attachments, etc.) are directly in each corresponding locker. Charged batteries are located on the left side of the cabinet.
Drill And Grinder Cabinet
Battery Cabinet
Description
3... 2... 1... ignition! Because not all ignitions are good news, a fireproof cabinet with detectors is available to prevent thermal runaway.
Battery Cabinet
Description
Tools are available in the layettes, the electrical workbenches, mechanical workbenches, as well as various storage areas around the atrium.