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title: EE Garage
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menu: EE Garage
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taxonomy:
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area: ee-garage
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# EE Garage
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**Electronics prototyping and testing workspace**
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The EE Garage is our dedicated electronics prototyping area located in the main garage. This space is equipped for circuit design, PCB work, testing, and electronics assembly.
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## Area Overview
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### Space Details
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| Feature | Description |
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|---------|-------------|
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| Location | Main Garage |
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| Area Size | 400 sq ft |
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| Capacity | 4-6 people |
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| Access Level | Standard members |
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| Hours | 8 AM - 8 PM daily |
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### Equipment & Tools
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The EE Garage contains a comprehensive collection of electronics equipment and hand tools organized for efficient prototyping.
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=> [View Electronics Equipment](/equipment/electronics)
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=> [View Soldering Stations](/equipment/soldering)
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=> [View Measuring Tools](/equipment/measuring)
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## Workbenches
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### Electronics Workbenches (4 stations)
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Each workbench includes:
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* ESD-safe work surface
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* Oscilloscope (2 stations)
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* Function generator
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* Power supply
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* Multimeter
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* Soldering station
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* Component organizer
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* Lighting and magnification
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### Test Station
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Dedicated test station with:
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* Advanced test equipment
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* Signal analyzer
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* Spectrum analyzer (shared)
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* Protocol analyzers
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* Load banks
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## Equipment Categories
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### Test Equipment
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=> [Oscilloscopes](/equipment/electronics/oscilloscopes) - Digital storage oscilloscopes from 50MHz to 500MHz
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=> [Function Generators](/equipment/electronics/function-generators) - Waveform generation and signal synthesis
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=> [Power Supplies](/equipment/electronics/power-supplies) - Bench power supplies with precise voltage/current control
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=> [Multimeters](/equipment/electronics/multimeters) - Digital multimeters and LCR meters
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### Soldering & Assembly
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=> [Soldering Stations](/equipment/soldering) - Temperature-controlled soldering irons and hot air rework
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=> [Hot Plate](/equipment/electronics/hot-plate) - Preheating for PCB assembly
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=> [Reflow Oven](/equipment/electronics/reflow-oven) - SMD component soldering
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=> [Pick & Place](/equipment/electronics/pick-place) - Automated component placement
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### Hand Tools
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=> [Cutting Tools](/equipment/measuring/cutting) - Wire cutters, strippers, and precision cutters
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=> [Pliers & Tweezers](/equipment/measuring/pliers) - Precision pliers, tweezers, and gripping tools
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=> [Screwdrivers](/equipment/measuring/screwdrivers) - Precision screwdriver sets
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=> [Measurement Tools](/equipment/measuring) - Calipers, micrometers, and measurement gauges
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### Specialized Equipment
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=> [Logic Analyzers](/equipment/electronics/logic-analyzers) - Digital logic analysis and protocol decoding
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=> [Spectrum Analyzers](/equipment/electronics/spectrum-analyzers) - RF and signal analysis
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=> [Protocol Analyzers](/equipment/electronics/protocol-analyzers) - I2C, SPI, UART analysis
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## Storage & Organization
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### Component Storage
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* Organized bins for common components
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* Labeled resistor and capacitor kits
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* IC storage with anti-static packaging
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* Wire and cable spools
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* Connector inventory
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### Project Storage
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* Personal project boxes for members
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* Secure storage for ongoing projects
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* ESD-safe containers for sensitive electronics
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## Safety Features
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### ESD Protection
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* ESD-safe work surfaces throughout
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* Grounded wrist straps at each station
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* Anti-static floor mats
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* Component ESD protection guidelines
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### Electrical Safety
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* Grounded outlets with surge protection
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* Emergency shutoff switches
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* Circuit breakers for each workbench
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* Proper ventilation for soldering
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### Fire Safety
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* Fire extinguishers (Class ABC and D)
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* Fire blanket
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* Smoke detectors
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* Clear evacuation routes
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## Access & Booking
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### Booking
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=> [Contact Us](/contact) to book the EE Garage area
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=> [View Pricing](/resources) for area rental rates
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### Access Requirements
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* Completed safety orientation
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* ESD training (included in orientation)
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* Membership or day pass
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* Equipment training for specialized tools
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### Member Benefits
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* Unlimited access during business hours
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* Component storage
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* Project storage boxes
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* Priority booking
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* Equipment discounts
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## Rules & Guidelines
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### Equipment Use
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* Return tools to proper location after use
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* Report broken or malfunctioning equipment
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* Clean work area before leaving
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* Follow proper ESD procedures
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### Safety Protocols
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* Always wear safety glasses when cutting or drilling
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* Use proper ventilation when soldering
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* Unplug equipment before servicing
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* Follow all safety guidelines
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### Community Guidelines
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* Respect others working in the space
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* Keep noise levels reasonable
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* Share equipment when possible
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* Ask before using someone else's project or materials
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## Upcoming Improvements
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* Additional test equipment on order
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* New oscilloscope (500MHz)
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* Advanced soldering station
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* Component inventory system
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* Online booking system
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## Nearby Areas
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=> [Dirty Fabrication Area](/areas/dirty-fabrication) - For mechanical fabrication and CNC
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=> [Clean Fabrication Area](/areas/clean-fabrication) - For precision assembly work
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=> [Kitchen](/areas/kitchen) - For breaks and food preparation
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## Need Help?
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=> [Contact Us](/contact) for questions about the EE Garage
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=> [View All Equipment](/equipment)
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=> [Return to Areas](/areas)
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=> [Back to Home](/)
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## Equipment Quick Reference
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### Test Equipment Inventory
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* **Oscilloscopes:** 2 digital (1x 100MHz, 1x 200MHz)
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* **Function Generators:** 2 units (20MHz bandwidth)
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* **Power Supplies:** 4 bench supplies (variable 0-30V)
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* **Multimeters:** 4 digital, 1 LCR meter
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* **Logic Analyzers:** 1 unit (16 channels)
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### Soldering Equipment
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* **Soldering Stations:** 4 temperature-controlled stations
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* **Hot Air Rework:** 2 units
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* **Reflow Oven:** 1 bench-top unit
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* **Pick & Place:** 1 semi-automated unit
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### Hand Tools
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* **Precision Cutters:** 6 pairs (various types)
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* **Pliers & Tweezers:** 12 sets (ESD-safe)
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* **Screwdrivers:** 3 complete sets (precision and standard)
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* **Measuring Tools:** 2 calipers, 1 micrometer, gauges
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### Components
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* **Resistors:** Full range (1Ω to 10MΩ)
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* **Capacitors:** Electrolytic, ceramic, tantalum
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* **Semiconductors:** Diodes, transistors, ICs
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* **Connectors:** Various types and sizes
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* **Wire:** Multiple gauges and types
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