Software
The aim of the Fab Lab is make the design tools available to all. Therefore we use freeware where possible.
Here is a list of the current design tools and software we use. If you are not familiar with drawing packages, it is worth downloading a few at home and doing the online tutorials and you can be designing away in no time.
- Gimp
- Blender
- Open office
- Inkscape
- Google Sketch Up
- Adobe
- Qcad
- Eagle
- MIT Software
Summary of software and file types for our equipment
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Equipment |
Ubuntu Software |
Windows Software |
File Types |
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Epilog Laser Cutter |
Cad/Camm (MIT software) |
Inkscape(2D), Gimp(2D), Open office(2D) |
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Roland Vinyl Cutter |
Cad/Camm (MIT software) |
Cutstudio (2D), Inkscape(2D), Gimp(2D) |
.jpg |
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Modela Desktop Miller and 3D Scanner |
Cad/Camm (MIT software) |
Sketchup(3D), Blender(3D), Eagle(Circuit boards) |
.stl |
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Dimension 3D Printer |
Qcad(3D) |
Sketchup(3D), Blender(3D) |
.stl |
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Shopbot CNC Router |
Qcad(3D) |
Part works(2D&3D), Sketchup(3D), Blender(3D) |
.dxf(2D) .stl(3D) |
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Janome MC 200E Embroidery machine |
n/a |
Basic programme on sewing machine |
.jef |
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Sewing Machine |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Please note if you have files made using other software, where possible you might want to bring your software in case you need to tweak things during your visit to Fab Lab Manchester.
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