¶ The HTL Lab
¶ House Rules
- Clean up after yourself — use correct bins, clean tables, leave at least as clean as you found it.
- Help each other — share knowledge.
- Share the lab with others — the lab cannot be reserved, only machines. Expect others.
- Secure the lab when leaving — lights off, doors locked, soldering devices off. See Closing Checklist.
- Follow safety rules — use machines as intended. Some require training/certification.
- CCTV — by entering the lab you consent to camera recording.
¶ Entering the Lab
- After signing the volunteering agreement, your coordinator requests access from site coordination.
- You receive an invite for the Salto KS app (see Access & Smart Locks for details).
- Lights: get the big HTL key from the locker → go to Kantine → switches next to the door of the basement. Ask the coordinator for access codes.
- Register yourself and visitors on the Chromebook at the entrance. Use the bookmark or form link in Chrome. Ask the coordinator for the screen unlock code.
- ICT issues: [email protected]
¶ Using Machines
- Most machines: free to use.
- Laser cutter, Small CNC, Big CNC: require certification.
- Recommended: attend a LC operation workshop first, then do certification. Or: read the manual and do the certification via the form.
- Must be 16+ to use LC/CNC without a certified person supervising.
¶ Pricing
| Machine | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Laser cutter | €0.50/min | €5 |
| 3D printer | €0.10/g | €5 |
Pay via Payconiq (QR code on the wall). Volunteers: €5 machine credit/month (12-month expiry, track your own balance).
¶ Garbage
| Type | Where |
|---|---|
| Paper & carton | Box on top of washing machine. When full → outside to white gate |
| Glass | Under TV screen. When full → glass bowls at the Vaart |
| PMD & rest | White gate outside |
| Other recyclables | Recycle box under TV |
See also: Waste Management (building-wide).
¶ Lab Calendar
The lab schedule is on the MS365 shared calendar. You can subscribe to it in Outlook.