PCC Library Resources
Get Messy Art by
Getting messy is the best part of creating! Get Messy Art gives you the freedom, inspiration, and ideas to experiment and play with art techniques and projects to create perfectly imperfect art. We're always told that play and experimentation is the foundation of growing as an artist. But where do you start? Where to find new techniques to try? How do you bring them all together? Get Messy Art has all the guidance, instruction, and inspiration you need. Based on the popular online class and community website Get Messy Art, this book brings together tons of creative art techniques and projects, including painting with watercolor and acrylic, mark-making, drawing with markers and pen and ink, sketching faces, and much more. The fun doesn't stop there. You'll also learn how to make your own art journals and trendy junk journals--easy handmade books to work in that are personalized and one of a kind. In Get Messy Art you'll discover: A welcoming environment that encourages play and experimentation, to help you become the artist you always wanted to be. How to use no-rules, no-stress art techniques as a creative outlet to express feelings. Actionable inspiration that will keep you going, even when motivation is scarce. Fresh techniques that will show you innovative ways to use low-cost supplies such as paint and mediums, stencils, pens, and paper. Easy background techniques that will get you started and banish fear of the blank page. The satisfaction of making your own unique journals using simple methods. Ultimately, art is all about creating for the sake of creating. It's powerful, it's cathartic, it's messy--and it's all yours. It's time to get messy!
ISBN: 9780760371169Publication Date: 2021-12-14
Soldering Beyond the Basics by
This follow-up to the successfulSoldering Made Simple,Soldering Beyond the Basics expands the skills introduced in Joe Silvera's first book. Featuring subjects that beginners need to know, it focuses on topics such as the next step in torch setup, how to solder with various metals, keeping metal clean with less polishing work, setting stones and found objects, and fusing metal and use sterling silver scraps. With the authors detailed instructions including helpful photographs, this indispensable guide makes soldering approachable for all jewelry makers.
ISBN: 9781627000291Publication Date: 2014-06-10
Quality Hand Soldering and Circuit Board Repair by
Straightforward and easy to understand, the Sixth Edition of Quality Hand Soldering and Circuit Board Repair has been thoroughly revised to provide readers with the most up to date information in the industry. Focusing on the production and repair of circuit boards, this text begins with the basics of soldering and the requirements for a reliable solder connection. Readers are then guided through a variety of circuit board repairs, from conformal coating identification and removal to different types of track/pad repairs, burn repairs, and edge connector repairs. With safety tips and multiple opportunities for review and practice, this step by step reference book provides readers with the skills and knowledge needed to remain competitive and in accordance with international standards.
ISBN: 9781111642662Publication Date: 2012-03-22
Raspberry Pi Cookbook by
If you've started to work with Raspberry Pi, you know that Raspberry Pi's capabilities are continually expanding. The fourth edition of this popular cookbook provides more than 200 hands-on recipes (complete with code) that show you how to run this tiny low-cost computer with Linux, program it with Python, hook it up to sensors and motors, and use it with the internet of things (IoT). This new edition includes new chapters on the Raspberry Pi Pico and machine learning with the Raspberry Pi. These easy-to-use recipes will show you, step-by-step, how to: Set up your Raspberry Pi and connect to a network Work with its Linux-based operating system Program your Raspberry Pi with Python Give your Pi "eyes" with computer vision Recognize objects from video and sounds using machine learning Control hardware through the GPIO connector Use your Raspberry Pi to run different types of motors Work with switches, keypads, and other digital inputs Use sensors to measure temperature, light, and distance Connect to IoT devices in various ways and automate your home Use the Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board with your Raspberry Pi
ISBN: 9781098130923Publication Date: 2023-01-17
Beginning Sensor Networks with Arduino and Raspberry Pi by
Beginning Sensor Networks with Arduino and Raspberry Pi teaches you how to build sensor networks with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and XBee radio modules, and even shows you how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a MySQL database server to store your sensor data! First you'll learn about the different types of sensors and sensor networks, including how to build a simple XBee network. Then you'll walk through building an Arduino-based temperature sensor and data collector, followed by building a Raspberry Pi-based sensor node. Next you'll learn different ways to store sensor data, including writing to an SD card, sending data to the cloud, and setting up a Raspberry Pi MySQL server to host your data. You even learn how to connect to and interact with a MySQL database server directly from an Arduino! Finally you'll learn how to put it all together by connecting your Arduino sensor node to your new Raspberry Pi database server. If you want to see how well Arduino and Raspberry Pi can get along, especially to create a sensor network, then Beginning Sensor Networks with Arduino and Raspberry Pi is just the book you need.
ISBN: 9781430258247Publication Date: 2013-11-22
Other Equipment and Supplies
We currently offer the following tools, materials, and supplies free of charge to any registered Pima Community College student. They include:
Hardware, hand and power tools:
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General hand tools such as Philips/flat head screw drivers, plyers, ratchets and wrenches.
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Scissors and snips.
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Sandpaper.
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Hand Drills and Dremels with drill bits.
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Screw and nut size checker for both standard and metric.
Electronics:
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Laptops and Ipads - pre-loaded with graphic design and IDE (coding) software you could need for your projects.
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CrowPis (raspberry pi kits) - A kit for STEM projects and learning.
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Raspberry Pis - A small micro computer.
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Arduinos - A simple micro-controller that run on Python.
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Sphereo - Robots that can be paired with the iPads and help users understands the fundamentals of coding.
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Jamboard - a ultra large touch screen tablet that interfaces with googles app “Jamboard”.
General supplies:
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Laminator for 8.5" x 11 size pages.
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Tapes and glues (Super glue, Super glue accelerant, wood glue, double sided tape, etc).
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Acrylic paint, Modge Podge, brushes and sponges.
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Pens, markers and pencils.
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Paper in various colors,weight and types.
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Compressed air, label maker and laminator.
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Fun items like playdough, legos, and perler beads.
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And Much More!
Please feel free to contact us or chat with us in person if we do not offer a tool or material that you need for a project!