Edmon Low Creative Studios Launches Tech TALK & Workshop

January 23, 2018

The OSU Library's Edmon Low Creative Studios is launching a weekly series of technology-focused discussions and workshops. Tech Talk & Workshop is hosted in the Edmon Low Creative Studios every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. 

 Feb. 7 - 3D Printing Part 1

An introductory workshop discussing the emergence of 3D printing, history, functionality, different materials, methods, manufacturers, 3D resources and practical applications.

Feb.14 - 3D Printing Part 2

Beginning session familiarizing people with the mechanics of the library’s 3D printers and software Makerbot Print. How to arrange objects on a build plate, rotation, infill percentage, shell layers, layer resolution, rafts, and supports. Build plate leveling, adding filament, troubleshooting, and common mistakes.

Feb. 21 - 3D Printing Part 3

Intermediate session familiarizing people with the Taz 6 and Stratsys slicing and rendering software Cura and CatalystEX 4.5. Mechanics and functionality of the machines, their differences, translating models to prototypes via new software, how to obtain open source models and importing them to your project space

Feb. 28 - 3D Printing Part 4

Going from Model to Prototype. Practical hands on session. First hand printing, experiencing the fundamentals aspects of practical 3D printing. Adjusting settings in the printers, testing Z axis sensor readings, checking for filament errors, spool lockups, and extruder errors. Maintaining the gantry, checking belts, object removal, post processing, support removal, raft removal.

March 7 - How to Design and Build Your Own PC Part 1

Using internet resources this session will inform people on how to assemble a list of components, check compatibility, test performance, and price shop. What to look for, how it can save money to build your own PC, GPU vs CPU processing power, core clocking/ overclocking, hyper threading, nVidia vs AMD, Intel vs ATI CPU’s, cooling, airflow, and power supply needs.

March 14- How to Design and Build Your Own PC Part 2

Piecing together the PC. A demonstration of which component goes where, what it does, and why it is essential. Building the PC, starting with ATX case configuration, cable management,

Motherboard standoffs, power supply, CPU placement, thermal heat sync compound application, cooling fans, Graphics card, Hard drive/ SSD drive installation, DVD/CD drive, Memory, additional 120mm fans, troubleshooting, testing and OS installation.

March 28 - There’s An App For That

A session devoted to spreading information on helpful mobile apps and other software that promote scholarship, and are vital to successful group work, studying, and research assistance. This session will include a large list of applications and other software resources, what they do, and why they are essential to a successful college experience.

April 4 - 3D Modeling with Blender Part 1

Introductory session for open-source 3D Modeling software package Blender. Basic capabilities, interface description, basic controls, keyboard shortcuts, demo reel of software capabilities.

April 11 - 3D Modeling with Blender Part 2

Beginning 3D modeling using basic shapes. Scaling, rotating, translating, merging, importing 3D meshes, exporting to .STL files for 3D printing.

April 18 - 3D Modeling with Blender Part 3

Intermediate Modeling Session covering more advanced mesh editing, vertices, planes, angles, sculpting, mirroring, subtractive\additive vector editing, Boolean modifiers, and brushes.

April 25 - 3D Modeling with Blender Part 4

Advanced techniques for modeling and rendering. Applying environmental factors, animation, physics, particle effects, gravity, color, texture, light emissions, reflective surfaces, materials, and rendering sample size.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/archived-news/spring-2018/tech-talk-spring-18

Last Updated: 23 January 2018