Tool Training Workshops
Want to learn some of the most common tools used in the Project Innovaiton Hub? If so, please take advantage of our tool training workshops. All students are welcome!
How to enroll in a tool training workshop
Step 1: Review the list of regularly scheduled workshops below.
Step 2: Follow the RSVP link provided for the workshop that you would like to attend.
Step 3: Complete the qualtrics survey and select the date you will be attending. You will receive an email confirmation with the workshop details.
Step 4: Add the workshop to your digital calendar and we will see in the lab.
Description: This workshop covers basic FDM 3D printer operations. Topics will include how to operate the slicing programs used by most printers, and how to operate the printers in the lab.
Location: John Bardo Center 105 (mezzanine level)
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Supplies Needed: Laptop with MakerBot Print and Cura Downloaded. If you do not have a laptop, we will have a limited number of laptops available.
Instructor: Madelyn Stilwell
Description: In this workshop we will be going over the basics of using the laser machines in the Project Innovation Hub. Topics include basic cutting and engraving. All materials will be provided.
Location: John Bardo Center 105 (mezzanine level)
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Supplies Needed: None.
Instructor: Sahil Chib
Description: This workshop will introduce participants to the basic operations of the Project Innovation Hub woodshop. This will include use of the band saw, miter saw, scroll saw, and drill press, as well as various hand tools.
Location: John Bardo Center 105
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Supplies Needed: None
Instructor: Cal Kaiser
Description: In this workshop, we will use Fusion 360 to learn the basic tools and strategies to sketch from a 2D perspective. We will also learn to edit 3D objects on a single plane. Prior to this workshop you will need to with Autodesk and download Fusion 360. Make sure that you use your "@shockers.wichita.edu" email address. If you do not use your school email, you will not have access to the free software license.
Location: John Bardo Center 243
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Prerequisites: None.
Supplies Needed: Please bring your laptop with Fusion 360 downloaded. If you do not have a laptop, we will have a limited number of laptops available.
Instructor: Joseph Robertson
Description: In this workshop we will discover the basic tools and functions of creating 3D objects within Fusion 360. The goal of the workshop will be to learn how to use multiple sketch planes to create 3D models.
Location: John Bardo Center 243
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Fusion 360 - Sketching
Supplies Needed: Please bring your laptop with Fusion 360 downloaded. If you do not have a laptop, we will have a limited number of laptops available.
Instructor: Oscar Martinez
Description: In this workshop we will cover basic techniques for successful through-hole soldering by exploring educational soldering kits that will help build basic prototyping skills. Soldering kits and tools are provided.
Location: John Bardo Center 106
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Supplies Needed: None.
Instructor: Thalia Prehoda
Description: In this workshop we will be going over the basic techniques for successful surface mount soldering. The workshop will cover an introduction to hot air and drag soldering methods. We will do this by exploring example soldering kits. Soldering kits and all tools are provided.
Location: John Bardo Center 106
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Prerequisites: Intro to Soldering
Supplies Needed: None.
Instructor: Jeffrey Thomas
If the tool or software program you would like to learn more about is not listed above, you can submit a request via TeamDynamix.
Follow this link to submit a TDX Request:
- Step 1: Sign-in using your 好色先生 ID (same as you would login to your My好色先生 account).
- Step 2: Click on Request Service
- Step 3: Complete all required fields.
- Step 4: Provide a short description like, "I want to make a new circuit board" in the Short Description field.
- Step 5: Enter the full description of what you are trying to do or learn in the Request Details field.
- Step 6: Click Submit
We will review your request and reach out to you as soon as is possible.
LinkedIn Learning for the Asynchronous Student
Description: This LinkedIn Learning course will introduce you to the basics of the electronic circuit. This course focuses on the practical aspects of working with circuits and will be useful for anyone that would like to learn the skills needed to create your own projects or troubleshoot your electronic devices.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: The Python Essential Training course is a comprehensive and accessible overview of Python 3. Don't worry if you are new to programming! This course provides step-by-step instructions that will help you learn the fundamentals of Python.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: This LinkedIn Learning Path will provide an introduction to the core concepts within Data Science. This project-based Learning Path will show you how to create a project in SQL, Tableau, Python, and Spark.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: This LinkedIn Learning Path will help you gain a functional understanding of how to start prototyping using the Arduino platform. This powerful platform can be used to bring most any idea you have to life! The Arduino platform is a great way to start exploring electronics for aspiring engineers and enthusiasts!
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Supplies Needed: I would suggest that you follow along using your own or using . TinkerCAD circuits is a virtual circuits playground that allows you to breadboard your circuit and incorporate a virtual Arduino.
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of sketching in Fusion 360. It
covers the tools you will use in Sketch for Fusion 360, including the line tool, circle
tool, patterns tool, mirror tool, and many more. You will also learn about file import
and different 3D sketching techniques.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC with Fusion 360 downloaded. You will need to create a student account with Autodesk and download Fusion 360. Make sure that you use your "@shockers.wichita.edu" email address.
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: Fusion 360 includes a powerful CAM package. Learn how to use Fusion 360 CAM to prepare your 2D and 3D models for machining on CNC routers and mills. In this course, you can find out how to create a CAM setup, configure tools and stock material, and define toolpaths for a variety of cut types.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC with Fusion 360 downloaded. You will need to create a student account with Autodesk and download Fusion 360. Make sure that you use your "@shockers.wichita.edu" email address.
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: In this Learning Path, award-winning game designer Brenda Romero shares practical
strategies for beginning a game design, drafting your game ideas, and fleshing out
those concepts into designs that a team can implement. Brenda discusses the role of
the game designer, as well as how to define the core loop of your game, create features
from a core, and more.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC.
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: In this course, instructor David Gassner introduces Android Studio. He helps you
set up your environment and your first project and provides handy shortcuts for writing
and debugging code. You can also learn how to add version control and share projects
on GitHub, manage project dependencies, use templates, and work with Google鈥檚 preferred
programming language for Android development, Kotlin.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC.
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.
Description: Git is the most popular version control system on the web. In this course, Ray Villalobos shows you the fundamental commands that you need to work with most Git projects. He explains how to use checkpoints called commits, which let you leave messages documenting what happened at each checkpoint, as well as how to create branches that are alternate versions of your project that you can work on without changing the original. He also shows how to work with the GitHub website to explore existing projects, clone them to your local hard drive, and use them as templates for your new projects.
LinkedIn Learning Course Link:
Supplies Needed: Laptop or PC.
Instructions: This course requires a LinkedIn Learning account which is FREE to all 好色先生 students. Follow the steps below to get credit for the asynchronous workshop option.
- Click Here to setup your LinkedIn Learning account: LinkedIn Learning at 好色先生
- Complete the assigned LinkedIn Learning course(s) and save the course completion certificates on your computer or drive.
- If you are completing this workshop for course credit, make sure to submit the course completion certificate to your instructor.