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==General Space Stuff==
==General Space Stuff==
* A robot arm mounted on a track on the ceiling, to clean the space when nobody's around and other stuff - Ian O - 2016
 
* ''A large room with good lighting and floor space for large projects - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
*''A large room with good lighting and floor space for large projects - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Automotive Tools==
==Automotive Tools==
* Engine Hoist - Matt F - 2012-11-23
 
* Motorized Winch / Gantry - Matt F - 2012-11-23
*Engine Hoist - Matt F - 2012-11-23
*Motorized Winch / Gantry - Matt F - 2012-11-23


==Chemistry and Physics Tools==
==Chemistry and Physics Tools==
* Atomic force microscope - Ian O - 2016-03-06
 
* Centrifuge - Ian O - 2016-03-06
*Optical spectrometers/spectroscopes of various kinds - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* Cryocooler - Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Ian is looking into building)
*''Scanning electron microscope - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06''
* Dynamic rotor balancing machine - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Barrie will build one in a few years)
* Mass spectrometer - Ian O - 2017-02 (Ian is considering building)
* Optical spectrometers/spectroscopes of various kinds (such as ramanPi) - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* ''Scanning electron microscope - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06''
* Spin coater - Ian O - 2016-03-06


==Crafting Tools==
==Crafting Tools==
* Sewing Machine (digital embroidery) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
 
* Modern sewing machine(s) - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]
*A large flat table area for cutting fabric - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]
* A large flat table area for cutting fabric - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]
*''A whole craft area - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
* ''A whole craft area - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Electronics Tools==
==Electronics Tools==
* ''Lab expansion - Mike M and I don't remember who at the Open House - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
 
*''Lab expansion - Mike M and I don't remember who at the Open House - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Metalworking Tools==
==Metalworking Tools==
* EDM Sinker (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
 
* EDM Wire (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
*EDM Sinker (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaper Shaper], plus skiving adapter or opportunity to build one - Ian O - 2015-12-18
*EDM Wire (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
* ''New CNC mill (not sure on details) - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
*''New CNC mill (not sure on details) - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Rapid Prototyping Tools==
==Rapid Prototyping Tools==
* Sintering 3D printer - Matt F - 2012-11-23
 
*Sintering 3D printer - Matt F - 2012-11-23


==Woodworking/Plastic Tools==
==Woodworking/Plastic Tools==
''We can build a lot of these, given sufficient motivation. See [http://woodgears.ca Matthias Wandel's website].''
''We can build a lot of these, given sufficient motivation. See [http://woodgears.ca Matthias Wandel's website].''


* C-clamps, long-reach - Ian O - 2016-03-07
*C-clamps, long-reach - Ian O - 2016-03-07
* Disc sander, 20" - Stan H - 2015-11-?? ([http://www.instructables.com/id/BIG-Disk-Sander-Build-Use-and-Tips/ instructable on building one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-20-disc-sander/ video on using one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/Lathe-Mounted-Disc-Sander/ alternative: lathe-based sander])
*Disc sander, 20" - Stan H - 2015-11-?? ([http://www.instructables.com/id/BIG-Disk-Sander-Build-Use-and-Tips/ instructable on building one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-20-disc-sander/ video on using one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/Lathe-Mounted-Disc-Sander/ alternative: lathe-based sander])
* Panel saw, preferably vertical - Unknown - 2015
*Panel saw, preferably vertical - Unknown - 2015
* Pantorouter or maybe some kind of hybrid with the 3D pantograph thing or copy carver? - Ian O - 2016-03-06
*Pantorouter or maybe some kind of hybrid with the 3D pantograph thing or copy carver? - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* ''Large CNC router that works and is suitable for us - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Misc Tools==
==Misc Tools==


* Arbor press - Ian O, Scott Y - 2019-10
*Color laser printer (preferably a good one) - Ian O - 2019-09
* Color laser printer (preferably a good one) - Ian O - 2019-09
*Glassblowing general equipment - Ian O - 2015-12-18
* Glassblowing general equipment - Ian O - 2015-12-18
*Glassblowing lathe - Ian O - 2015-12-18
* Glassblowing lathe - Ian O - 2015-12-18
*Photography/videography equipment, for documenting projects - Ian O - 2019-10
* Integrating sphere - Ian O - 2020-01-01
*Pottery/ceramics equipment - Ian O - 2019-12
* Photography/videography equipment, for documenting projects - Ian O - 2019-10
**Potter's wheel
* Pottery/ceramics equipment - Ian O - 2019-12
**Wet tile saw
** Potter's wheel
*Thermal camera, 120×160 resolution or better (preferably much better) - Ian O - 2017-05-05
** Wet tile saw
* Thermal camera, 120×160 resolution or better (preferably much better) - Ian O - 2017-05-05
* X-ray machine, desktop-sized, maybe CT (for inspecting the insides of things, figuring out how to disassemble things, and inspecting BGA solder joints) - Ian O - 2017