
How to use the lab
- Attend an orientation:
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- Submit a online Lab User Intake Form
- Schedule an engagement session in the lab for a basic safety orientation
- Review the Rodgers Lab safety requirements
- After orientation, many tools can be used during Open Hours
- For lab use outside Open Hours, please refer to the Safety page
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- For tools that require training:
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- First complete Step 1 above
- Then sign in to the Rodgers LMS (Lab Management System)
- Once you are trained on a tool you can use it during Open Hours
- For equipment use outside Open Hours, please refer to the Safety page
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- Let’s talk!
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- What do you want to do?
- How can the lab help?
- Check our Dr. Nagle’s technical portfolio
- Learn what capabilities the lab has now
- Learn what software the lab provides access to
- Hear about planned capabilities
- Suggest resources for Rodgers to acquire
- Learn about useful stuff elsewhere — hardware, software, services, advice, inspiration — both on and off campus
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- If you’re here about the 26-065 shop, then
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- First complete the Lab user intake form
- Complete the 26-065 Machine Shop User Form
- You must then complete the Edgerton Shop Training to access the 26-065 Machine Shop
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Connect!
Please also connect via Slack to inquire about the lab, to discuss an issue you have, or to connect remotely for any reason. There is a growing community of users across RLE, and beyond.
Once on Slack, you are encouraged to click on Channels:Manage:Browse channels to find more channels of interest to you. For example, most pieces of equipment have their own channel and people who use those tools could help you if Dr. Nagle is not available.