九色堂

Description: In this workshop we will be going over the basic techniques for successful surface mount soldering. The workshop will cover an introduction to hot air and drag soldering methods. We will do this by exploring example soldering kits. Soldering kits and all tools are provided.

Location: John Bardo Center 106

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: Intro to Soldering

Supplies Needed: None.

Instructor: Jeffrey Thomas

If the tool or software program you would like to learn more about is not listed on this page, you can submit a request via TeamDynamix.

Follow this link to submit a TDX Request:

• Step 1: Sign-in using your 九色堂 ID (same as you would login to your My九色堂 account).
• Step 2: Click on Request Service
• Step 3: Complete all required fields.
• Step 4: Provide a short description like, "I want to make a new circuit board" in the Short Description field.
• Step 5: Enter the full description of what you are trying to do or learn in the Request Details field.
• Step 6: Click Submit. We will review your request and reach out to you as soon as is possible.

Description: In this workshop we will cover the basic tools of the vector graphics editor, Inkscape. Once you have completed this workshop, you will have an understanding of how to create simple two-dimensional designs used in machine processes such as laser engraving/cutting, CNC routing, and CNC plasma cutting.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: None.

Supplies Needed: Please make sure to bring your laptop with Inkscape downloaded. If you do not have a laptop, we will have a limited number of laptops available.

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use Inkscape" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with addtional details.

Description: In this workshop, participants will learn about SLA (Resin) 3D Printers. This includes slicer operation, machine operation, and required cleaning and post processing. Note: We do not allow unresrticted access to SLA or SLS printers.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: 3D Printing Basics - Level 1.

Supplies Needed: None.

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use an SLA printer" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.

Description: In this workshop we will cover the basic operations of our PEEL 3 3D Scanner. This will include set-up, marking, 3D scanning, and post-processing of scanned files. Note: We do not allow unrestricted access to 3D scanning equipment.

Duration: 60 minutes

Prerequisites: Fusion 360 2D Sketching Tools - Level 1.

Supplies Needed: None.

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use a 3D scanner" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.
  

Description: In this workshop you will learn the basics of how to use a manual mill. This includes basic tooling, machine set up processes, and what to do when using different materials.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: None.

Supplies Needed: None.

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use a milling machine" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.

Description: In this workshop you will learn the basics of how to use a manual lathe. This includes basic tooling, machine set up processes, and what to do when using different materials.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: None.

Supplies Needed: None.

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use a lathe" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.

Description: Do you enjoy woodworking and have a project that you are just not sure how to start? This workshop will cover the basics of CNC routing. The goal of this course is to teach the user how to: Successfully project a profile from a CAD design and convert to .gcode using the V-Carve software. We will then use the X-Carve to learn how to safely operate a CNC router.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: None.

Supplies Needed: Please bring your laptop if you are able.

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use a CNC router" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.

Description: In this workshop we will cover the basic functions of the WAZER waterjet cutter, how to import CAD files into the layout software, and how to create the post files for machine operation (.gcode). We will also learn how to safely operate the waterjet cutter. Note: We do not allow unrestricted access to waterjet systems.

Duration: 60 minutes

Prerequisites: Fusion 360 2D Sketching Workshop - Level 1.

Supplies Needed: None

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use the WAZER waterjet" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.
  

Description: In this workshop we will learn how to import, clean, and setup vectors in the layout program, ENROUTE. Using engraving tools to set up G-Code. Importing and setting up of the Plasmacutting machine and running a successful program. Note: We do not allow unrestricted access to CNC plasma cutting systems.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: Fusion 360 2D Sketching Workshop - Level 1.

Supplies Needed: None

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to use the CNC plasma cutter" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.
  

Description: In this Workshop, students will learn how to create a simple circuit on a breadboard and analyze the inputs and outputs to create the desired effect. We will cover an introduction to the use of standard electronics test and measurement equipment. This is meant for someone that has never used a breadboard before.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Prerequisites: None

Supplies Needed: None

Instructions: Submit a TDX Request: 

• Step 1: Provide a short description like, "I want to learn how to breadboard a simple circuit" in the Short Description field.
• Step 2: Enter the full description of the type of project you are working on. This will help us understand your goals.
  
• Step 3: Click Submit
• Step 4: One of our lab mentors will reach out to you with additional details.
  

Description: This LinkedIn Learning course will introduce you to the basics of the electronic circuit. This course focuses on the practical aspects of working with circuits and will be useful for anyone that would like to learn the skills needed to create your own projects or troubleshoot your electronic devices.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: The Python Essential Training course is a comprehensive and accessible overview of Python 3. Don't worry if you are new to programming! This course provides step-by-step instructions that will help you learn the fundamentals of Python.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: This LinkedIn Learning Path will provide an introduction to the core concepts within Data Science. This project-based Learning Path will show you how to create a project in SQL, Tableau, Python, and Spark.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: This LinkedIn Learning Path will help you gain a functional understanding of how to start prototyping using the Arduino platform. This powerful platform can be used to bring most any idea you have to life! The Arduino platform is a great way to start exploring electronics for aspiring engineers and enthusiasts!

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Supplies Needed: I would suggest that you follow along using your own or using . TinkerCAD circuits is a virtual circuits playground that allows you to breadboard your circuit and incorporate a virtual Arduino.

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of sketching in Fusion 360. It covers the tools you will use in Sketch for Fusion 360, including the line tool, circle tool, patterns tool, mirror tool, and many more. You will also learn about file import and different 3D sketching techniques.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC with Fusion 360 downloaded. You will need to create a student account with Autodesk and download Fusion 360. Make sure that you use your "@shockers.wichita.edu" email address.

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: Fusion 360 includes a powerful CAM package. Learn how to use Fusion 360 CAM to prepare your 2D and 3D models for machining on CNC routers and mills. In this course, you can find out how to create a CAM setup, configure tools and stock material, and define toolpaths for a variety of cut types.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC with Fusion 360 downloaded. You will need to create a student account with Autodesk and download Fusion 360. Make sure that you use your "@shockers.wichita.edu" email address.

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: In this Learning Path, award-winning game designer Brenda Romero shares practical strategies for beginning a game design, drafting your game ideas, and fleshing out those concepts into designs that a team can implement. Brenda discusses the role of the game designer, as well as how to define the core loop of your game, create features from a core, and more.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC.

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: In this course, instructor David Gassner introduces Android Studio. He helps you set up your environment and your first project and provides handy shortcuts for writing and debugging code. You can also learn how to add version control and share projects on GitHub, manage project dependencies, use templates, and work with Google鈥檚 preferred programming language for Android development, Kotlin.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC.

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.

Description: Git is the most popular version control system on the web. In this course, Ray Villalobos shows you the fundamental commands that you need to work with most Git projects. He explains how to use checkpoints called commits, which let you leave messages documenting what happened at each checkpoint, as well as how to create branches that are alternate versions of your project that you can work on without changing the original. He also shows how to work with the GitHub website to explore existing projects, clone them to your local hard drive, and use them as templates for your new projects.

LinkedIn Learning Course Link:

Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC.

Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 九色堂 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.

• Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 九色堂
• Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
• If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.