EQUIPMENT & DIGITAL TOOLS
3D Modeling
Tinkercad, OnShape or Fusion 360 - free online tools
Grade 9 starting Tinkercad during Semester 2
Structured Programming & AP CS A starting Tinkercad in Semester 2
3D Printing
We have two small 3D printers in G105 mobile makerspace
We have three Flashforge Dreamers in D104 (moving to CREATESpace in January)
2D Design
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator (2018) are available; Inkscape free online
Grade 9 trained in Photoshop in September/October
Animation
Adobe Animate (2018) is loaded on our desktop PCs.
Web Development
HTML, CSS, and Javascript plus Glitch.com
Grade 9 started in November
Structured Programming started in October
Programming
Programming with C++ or Java.
Structured Programming is focused on C++
APCS A is focused on Java
Circuit Playground
Learn electronics with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in! Circuit Playground is here, and it's an awesome way to practice programming on real hardware.
LittleBits & Arduino
LITTLEBITS | A hands-on learning system of electronic building blocks that allows students of all ages to create with technology. Our snap-together Bits are easy to use and simple to understand.
ARDUINO | Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino senses the environment by receiving inputs from many sensors, and affects its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators.
Jewelry and Glass Fusing
We are looking for ways to incorporate tools and equipment for entry-level jewelry design and glass art, fusing and slumping.
Leather Working Supplies
Tools and punches to create with leather.
Crafting Supplies
Glue guns, remnants, bling, ribbon, fancy paper, cardboard, random findings
Sewing Machine
An oldie but a goodie...super sturdy and ready to go for a run
ABM Button Machines
We now have both a 1.5 inch and a 2.25 inch button making system available
PENDING FUNDING: Epilog Zing 24 30W Laser Printer
We are in hot pursuit of grants and donations to fund a brand new laser printer
Robotics
Welcome "Dragon Effect" FIRST robotic "Rookie" team # 8212 at Foothill Tech HS
We also have 5 LocoExtreme robots to program and play with (Java)
We have 5 LocoDrones (C++) on order for spring 2020
Summer 2020 - Mini Studio
Digital Video Production
Conversion of office into functioning mini-studio ( inspired by LinkedIn Learning, Carpinteria )
Sound Engineering
Sound recording and engineering equipment to create professional level videos
Instruction Video Production Studio
Allowing partnership of content author and director/producer/sound engineer teams
Digital Mini-Teleprompter Equipment
Allowing for scripted live action video production
Interchangeable Backdrops and Green Screen
Ability to swap out backgrounds based on need within the production
Soundproofing
Creation of whisper booth-type mini-studio for video recording and podcast production