SKAPA
BUILD A MAKER STATION USING AN OLD SCREEN
SKAPA aims to support and facilitate skill and knowledge sharing between makerspaces. It allows for hybrid networking between makers by facilitating video communication using open- source and recycled electronics.
You will need:
- Access to a laser cutter with a minimum size of 1200mm by 800mm
- The drawing files: SKAPA_PROTOlab.zip
Note that the drawing file is .dxf but depending on the laser cutter you may have to convert it to an appropriate format. - Materials as per the lists below
| Plywood Parts | Quantity |
|---|---|
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12mm thick laser cutting grade birch plywood – 1200mm by 800mm |
x1 |
|
Use above to laser cut: |
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Feet (X-axis) |
x2 |
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Feet (Y-axis) |
x2 |
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Spine |
x2 |
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T-spacer |
x2 |
|
Wood Plate as a base for electrical and electronic hardware |
x2 |
| Metal Parts | Quantity |
|---|---|
|
Base wheels 100mm dia with fixing screws |
x4 |
|
Carpenter C-clamp 120mm X 250mm |
x2 |
|
Flexible arm clamp (used for screen tablets, choose a heavy duty one) |
x1 |
| Electronics Parts | Quantity |
|---|---|
|
A computer screen* |
x1 |
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DVI/VGA/HTMI to micro HDMI cable |
x1 |
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Raspberry Pi** with OS installed data card and power supply (the set) |
x1 |
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Raspberry Pi camera |
x1 |
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3 plug power socket with 3m to 5m extension cable |
x1 |
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Nut and bolts to fix the Raspberry Pi board |
x4 |
* Recycle an old screen, for eg. ones with DVI or VGA ports. Many organizations and institutions are discarding these, because HDMI is the standard now.
** Available at raspberrypi.com
These instructions are also available as a PDF SKAPA.pdf.
The drawing files are available in both DXF and PDF format SKAPA_PROTOlab.zip.