Newbury And District Hackspace

Dell3030

Introduction

This 'AllInOne' PC is currently mounted on a moving arm by the electronics and 3D print benches. The wireless keyboard/trackpad is stored on the rack behind.

The PC is available to all members for any relevant (and legal!) use, from browsing documentation to creating/sending 3D print or lasercut jobs.

Specification

• Dell Optiplex 3030
• Intel Core i5-4590S 3GHz quad core
• 8GB RAM
• OS: Mint Linux (A very friendly distribution with a windows-like GUI).
• Wifi connected

Login Details

The system is configured to log in to the GUI automatically at boot, but if you need login details:

Username: nadhack

Password: nadhack

Please take care to shut down properly when done.

For your own security, don't save any personal login details/passwords on this system

User Files

As a shared resource, user data should not be stored on this system. Disk space is precious so your files may be deleted without notice.

Software Available

Currently installed:

• Google Chrome (with some useful bookmarks)
  • Including AutoDesk Fusion 360 Browser access
• Inkscape
  • Vector design, eg for laser cutter)
• OpenSCAD
  • Scripted CAD tool for 3D Print design
• Slic3r
  • Slicing to prepare 3D print jobs
• Arduino IDE (with ESP8266 plugin)
  • For embedded microcontroller projects
• VirtualBox
  • For any Virtual Machine needs
• gqrx - Software Defined Radio (SDR)
  • Radio signal analyser
• gnuradio
  • Advanced SDR processor/decoding

Free software can be added as required, but please do not install unlicensed/commercial or pirated software!

Damage

The screen has some cracks in the glass top left, and a vertical hairline crack down the middle. This has affected the touchscreen digitiser (which has been disconnected) but is barely noticeable in general use. But please treat it kindly to avoid further damage!