Resources

RoME lab has access to following equipment and resources. 

Measurement / Tracking & Alternative Purpose Equipment

Polhemus G4 Wireless Magnetic Tracking system (6 trackers)
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  • Vicon 12 camera real time motion capture system
  • 3DSystems 3D Stylus (2 count)
  • Pneumax 1700s 10 bar digital proportional pressure regulators (12 count)
  • AUBO I5 6 DOF Robotic Arm with Robotiq 2F-85 gripper
  • MSOX4024A Mixed Singal Oscilloscope
  • 34465A Digital Multimeter
  • 33612A Waveform Generator
  • E36313A 160W Triple Output Power Supply

Data Acquisition

  • National Instruments PCI-6289 Multi-function I/o Device
  • National Instruments PCI-6704 Analog Output Device
  • National Instruments PCI-6602 Counter/Timer Device

HTC Vive Augmented reality system

ATI Nano 17 and ATI Nano 25 6-Axis Force sensors

3D Printers

Formlabs Form2 [SLA Resin Printer]

This resin printer has a 5.7″ by 5.7″ by 6.9″ bed and using the software preform to create high resolution and detailed prints for a multitude of use cases.

 Lulzbot Mini [3mm Filament]

 The least accurate printer is the Lulzbot Mini utilizing a variety of filaments to print fast prototypes. This has a 6″ by 6″ by 6.2″ bed and uses the Cura Lulzbot edition software.

 Prusa i3 MK2S [1.75mm Filament]

 A PLA printer that utilizes a 9.84″ by 8.3″ by 8″ bed and is more precise in exchange for additional print time. It is utilized using Slic3r & Cura and an SD card.

Electronics Equipment

  • Power Supplies
  • Rework Stations
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Soldering Stations
  • Multimeters

Plastic Forming Tools

  • Thermocut 115/E Precision Foam Cutter
  • FS-48 FTM Heat Bender
  • Genesis Dual-Temp Heat Gun
  • Desktop Vacuum Former
  • Makyu FormBox

 

Materials
  • Makey Makey kits
  • Solder suckers
  • Amazon Dash buttons
  • Stepper motors
  • Jumper cables
  • Perforated circuit board
  • Wire
  • LED kits
  • Sensor kits
  • Resistors
  • Capacitors
  • Batteries and battery packs
  • 12″ x 12″ plastic sheets for vacuum forming
  • Makyu Form and Cast sheets
  • Various styrofoams
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CNC Milling & Wood Tools

Inventables XCarve

Utilizes Inventables Easel Browser software to cut and carve woods, plastics, and softer metals with standard router bits on a 29.5″ by 29.5″ by 2.5″ bed.

Bantam Tools OtherMill
Using Fusion 360 software for slicing and the interface in order to cut and engrave circuit boards,  PCBs, and wood/plastics/metals on a 5.5″ by 4.5″ by 1.6″ bed.
 
Various WoodShop Tools
  • A large array of saws
  • Belt sanders
  • Angle and bench grinders
  • Drill Presses
  • Nail guns
  • Woodworking routers

Laser Cutters

Full Spectrum 90W Pro Laser

Capable of cutting and engraving thick wood, acrylic, and can cut thin metals on a 24″ by 16″ bed. Both  utilize Full Spectrum RetinaEngrave Software.

Full Spectrum 40W Hobby Laser

With a 20″ by 12″ bed and the capability to cut and engrave thin woods, acrylic, and marking metals. 

Vinyl Cutters

Silhouette CAMEO

Used for cutting vinyl, paper, cardstock, plastics, and thin veneer up to up to 12″ by 12″ size. Uses Silhouette Studio for setup.

USCutter MH 871-MK2

Used for cutting vinyl, paper, cardstock, plastics, and thin veneer up to 30″ by practically infinite length. Uses VinylMaster Software for setup and is overall used for large scale.

Sewing Machines 
  • Brother SE-400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine
  • Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing Machine
  • Brother 1034D Compact Overlock Serger