Wishlist
Just as the title states this is the page for our wishlist of tools, toys, and devices we just need to have. ;)
For items in this list that people are willing to donate, look at the havelist.
Note: items are not listed in order of priority
Computer / Multimedia
Multiple Wireless routers - So we can serve A/B/G/N independently
Multiple Video projectors - Minimum of 4 for various events and usage in the space.
- see projector central's review of pico projectors coming out this year at CES. Lots of DLP devices, one laser device.
Speakers & Amplifier
File/Video/Music server
Misc. audio/video cables
Security cameras
Cray, equivalent or superior super computer
- Lots of excess cpu capacity, for development, testing
- lots of excess IO--network, USB, bluetooth, whatever, for tool/reprap driving
Plotter size Printer
Embedded Electronics / Computing
Microchip PIC / Atmel AVR In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer
- slifox: I have PIC and 8051 programmer/debuggers
FPGA development kit / evaluation module
Buckets of Arduinos
A constant supply of Capacitors/Resistors/Breadboards/Wires/Memristors*
Servos
Motors
LEDS(Eleventy Billion of them!)
Ferric Chloride bath + copper clad boards to go with them
Electric
Soldering Equipment
Temperature-controlled soldering station
Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)
Hot-air rework station
20X Stereo Microscope
Magnifying glasses
Sponges
PCB bench vise (e.g panavise)
Supplies / Consumables
0.015", 0.032", and 0.050" rosin-core solder
Solder wick
Rosin flux pen
Test Equipment
Digital Oscilloscope (expensive!)
Analog Oscilloscope (>=150MHz)
Logic Analyzer
Spectrum Analyzer
Mechanical
Strikout text means we have enough of a tool.
Bench vise- Manual screwdrivers (fixed and variable head) so we can toss worn tools out!
- Standard sized pliers (not channel or needle)
- Various sizes and shapes of vice grips
- Sliding T-square
- drywall square (or a really big square)
- set of bench sized sharpening stones.
Power tools
Power drills & cordless drills- Air-powered nail guns (16 & 18 ga) / pinner / stapler
- Handheld jigsaw
Hand tools
Woodworking:
Carpenter's bench viceGeneral purpose wood hand saw- Coping Saw
- tri-square
- marking gauge
cheap chisels for whacking anything- Nice chisels for wood only.
- chisel/plane iron honing guide
Metalworking:
metal files (various cuts and shapes)- file card
- needle files.
- Tap & Die (threading holes and bolts)
- Medium anvil
- large ball-peen hammer
- dead blow hammer
Shop Machines
Air Compressor& hosesBridgeport Drill Press, or perhaps a millRotary tool(e.g. dremel);flexible extension, router attachmentsRouterTable sawMiter (chop) sawEpilog 30W Laser Cutter- ShopBot Large format CNC machine
Welder, MigWelder, Tigwood LatheMetal LatheRepRapsScreen printing equipmentVaccuformHeavy-duty sewing machine- Laminating Machine
- Drill doctor, or other bit sharpening system.
Supplies
These are consumables, for the most part. We will always need more. Edge tools must be sharpened occasionally.
Cheap drill bits (several)Nice drill bits (high speed steel, cobalt, carbides)We need a sharpener for all our bits!Carbide Blades(for table saw, power saws, chopsaws) We can always use another.Router Bits- Specialty router bits
- Rotary tool bits (cut-off wheels; diamond grinding bit; sidecutter bit)
- Wood Screws (variety)
- Machine Screws (variety)
Screwdriver Heads (star, square, hex, philips, and flathead of all sizes)
Furniture
Office
Filing cabinet (several)
Large dry erase board (shower board)
Bookshelves
Library of books
Conference Table / Room
Label Maker (use for organizing, label food left in kitchen)
Lounge
Couch (several)
Bar (may or may not serve alcohol named "foo")
Smart Table
Ottoman
Shop
Tool chest (several)
Work bench (several)
Lockers
Media / Arts
Drafting Table
Drawing Horses (easily constructable)
Photo Backdrops / Green Screen (with lights)
Graffiti Wall
Kiln
Kitchen
Fixtures
Utility sink
Butcher Board
Appliances
Hot plate / stove / oven
Refrigerator
Microwave
Homebrewed Vending Machine
Vacuum Sealer (for Vending Machine Goodies)
Hardware
French press
Cups, plates, utensils, etc
Cooking pot
Wok
Colander / Strainer
Knives
Whetstone
Broom, Dustpan, Mop, Bucket
Trashcans x5 (food waste, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal)
Glasses
Plates+Cutlery
Supplies / Consumables
Hand soap (several)
Dish soap (anti-bacterial)
Simple Green cleaner (for floors and surfaces)
Trash & recycling bags
Arts / Crafts
Sticker Paper for Printers
Canvas Making Supplies
RepRap Stencil Cutter?
Shrink Wrap Sealer
Matting Supplies
Wood Burners
Shinky Dink Paper
Bathroom(s)
- First aid kit (isn't necessarily a "bathroom" thing)
- Fully enclosed units (vs. typical public stalls); more private, and can then be unisex/omnisex
- Hand soap (several types)
- Shower (great for cyclists, or anyone in the summer)
- Toilet paper (of course)