¶ Introduction to the makerspace
We talk about "makerspace" and not "Fab lab", because this shared workshop is not structured around the MIT "Fab lab" charter. But we try to build the makerspace with similar machines and tools found in Fab labs.
Read here : Is it a Hackerspace, Makerspace, TechShop, or FabLab?
¶ How does it work ?
¶ Training
We'll train you until you become an expert !
Contact us : mathias.lechelon@univ-amu.fr, fabrice.dessolis@univ-amu.fr
¶ Machines use
If you've been trained, let us know about your projects!
Contact us : mathias.lechelon@univ-amu.fr, fabrice.dessolis@univ-amu.fr
¶ Location
Campus de Luminy, TPR1 building, G entrance, 3rd floor.
¶ Equipment and machinery
¶ Main machines
The following tables compare the main machines in the makerspace. Click on the names of the machines to access detailed pages.
¶ 3D printers
FFF 3D printers are the easiest and most useful machines you can use. Prefer an FFF 3D printer in a first place compared to an LCD 3D printer.
| Images | Machines | Uses |
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FFF 3D printer : Creality CR-10S Pro (X2) | Easy to use, mainly with PLA, big volume. |
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FFF 3D printer : Bambu Lab X1-Carbon + 1 AMS | Easy to use, multi-materials, high speed. |
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LCD 3D printer : Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K | Makes pieces with good resolution. |
¶ CNCs, engravers and cutters
Laser cutters are easier to use than CNC router. Therefore if you have to cut flat materials, prefer the laser cutter in a first place.
| Images | Machines | Uses |
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Laser cutter : Jamp JA55 | Can easily cut and engrave woods, plastics and other materials. |
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CNC router : Makera Carvera | Can easily cut and engrave many materials with its tool changer. PCB kit, and 4rth axis available. |
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CNC router : CNC-STEP High-Z S-1000 T | Can cut and engrave many materials, on bigger volumes. |
¶ Other tools
Beside the machines, some other tools are available in the makerspace.
| Images | Machines | Uses |
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Hand tools | Set of common hand tools usually found in workshops. |
¶ Electronics
| Images | Topics | Uses |
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| Soon to be updated | Soldering station | Soon to be updated |
| Soon to be updated | Reflow oven | Soon to be updated |
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Oscilloscope | Displays varying signal voltages to analyze properties such as amplitude, frequency, rise time, time interval, distortion, and others. |
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Arduino boards | Arduino boards are able to read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. |
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Raspberry Pi computers | The Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable computer that you can use to learn programming through fun, practical projects. Join the global Raspberry Pi community. |
| Soon to be updated | Wires size and current rating | Soon to be updated |
| Soon to be updated | Coonectors and crimping | Soon to be updated |
¶ Materials
¶ Filaments for 3D printing
https://bambulab.com/fr/filament-guide
https://help.prusa3d.com/materials
¶ Resins for 3D printing
¶ Materials for laser cutter
¶ Materials for CNC routers
¶ Glues
¶ Things made here !
-> Click here
¶ Softwares
Soon to be updated
¶ Suppliers
The following suppliers are listed in the Aix-Marseille University market. The heart 
means we often buy from this supplier.
| Supplies | 3D printing | Laser cutting | Profile | Electronics | Tools | Machines |
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| 3D Advance | Filament+Resin |
NO | NO | NO | YES | YES |
| A4 | Filament + Resin | Plastic sheets |
NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Atome3D | Filament+Resin |
NO | NO | NO | YES | YES |
| Conrad | Filament+Resin |
NO | NO | YES |
YES |
YES |
| Digikey | NO | NO | NO | YES |
NO | NO |
| DIYDomo | NO | NO | NO | YES |
NO | YES |
| Motedis | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Polydis | NO | Plastic sheets |
NO | NO | NO | NO |
| RS | NO | Plastic sheets |
YES | YES |
YES | YES |
| Systéal | NO | Plastic sheets | YES |
NO | NO | YES |
Others :
¶ Interesting DIY articles/projects
¶ Microscopy
- The OpenFlexure Project. List of parts to buy with suppliers registered in AMU public market available here : https://wiki.centuri-engineering.univ-amu.fr/en/techlab/mechatronics/openflexure.
- Block Stage. One block stage is available for testing in the makerspace.
- UC2 - Open and Modular Optical Toolbox
- Macro AFM
- Raman Spectroscopy
¶ Animal tracking
- Live Mouse Tracker - LMT
- DeepLabCut : a software package for animal pose estimation
- SLEAP - Social LEAP Estimates Animal Poses
¶ Mechanics
¶ Other links
- All About Electronic Circuits
- Many thanks to Eliza from the Lyndhurst STEM Club for Girls for her suggestion.
¶ Sources of inspiration
