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CoverOne Resources

1/22/2025

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There will be some supplies included in the mix. However, if you plan to use a lot of the supplies, we ask that you purchase your own. 
Additional supplies
  • ​Adhesive glue strips
  • Clear Spine Tape
  • Easy Bind Tyvek White Repair Tape

Tutorial Video

Troubleshooting
  • ​Troubleshooting Your Machine
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Glass Fusion Basics

11/12/2024

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Glass fusing tutorial from Diamond Tech

Using the glass cutting tools
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​Digitize Video VHS/VCR

4/5/2023

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Digitization Mix part D includes:
  • Panasonic VHS/VCR 
  • Vidbox VHS-to-DVD Converter
  • Vidbox USB Cable
  • Vidbox RCA Audio Cable
  • Head Cleaner VHS Tape (Clean Dr.)
  • External CD DVD, CD-RW Drive DVD-RW Burner Writer Player for Laptop

Manuals
Vidbox VHS to DVD converter manual
File Size: 1532 kb
File Type: pdf
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Additional Resources
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ATG 700 Adhesive Applicator

1/25/2020

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The Crafts Mix includes an adhesive applicator which applies adhesive while removing/unwinding the liner. The adhesive applicator is great for projects like scrapbooking or card-making.

If you need to load more adhesive on the roller, just know it can be tricky.  We recommend the following video from YouTube:
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Button Maker Resources & Troubleshooting

1/25/2020

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Supplies
Button Maker Disclaimer: Due to the high demand of the button makers, we cannot guarantee the quantity of consumables in the boxes. We suggest that you purchase the consumables you need if you have a specific amount in mind. 
1.25" supplies
  • https://www.tecre.com/catalog/button-making-supplies/282
  • https://www.americanbuttonmachines.com/collections/button-supplies-1/products/1-25-pinback-button-set ​
1.5" supplies​
  • https://www.tecre.com/catalog/button-making-supplies/286
  • https://www.americanbuttonmachines.com/collections/1-5-button-supplies/products/1-5-pinback-button-set

Instructions

Tecre Pinback Instructions
File Size: 48 kb
File Type: pdf
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Tecre Circle Punch Instructions
File Size: 50 kb
File Type: pdf
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Button Templates
Troubleshooting Common Problems
  • Mylar Not Crimping Tightly or Popping Out (Tecre)
  • Tecre YouTube channel has lots of videos with tips, maintenance, and ideas.
  • How to troubleshoot a jam in the button maker
1.25 inch template
125-button-maker-machine-layout.pdf
File Size: 400 kb
File Type: pdf
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1.5 inch template
150-button-maker-machine-layout.pdf
File Size: 400 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sewing Machine Resources

1/25/2020

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Sewing machines are boxes 2 & 3 of the Textiles Mix. If you have suggestions for good sewing resources, let us know and we can add them!

Manuals

Janome Instruction Booklet 525b
File Size: 755 kb
File Type: pdf
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Janome: Ready Set Sew
File Size: 357 kb
File Type: pdf
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Diagrams

Sewing Machine Diagram
File Size: 480 kb
File Type: pdf
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Helpful websites

  • How to Use a Sewing Machine (Howcast)
  • Troubleshooting Common Sewing Machine Problems (The Spruce Crafts)
  • Top 10 Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Tips (Sewing Mastery)
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GoPro Basics

1/24/2020

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The GoPros are are part of AV Mix - Box 2: Live action Mix.

Troubleshooting
  • ​How to Import Camera Files to a Computer - Windows 7
  • How to Import Camera Files to a Computer - Mac
GoPro Quick Start Guide
File Size: 179 kb
File Type: pdf
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GoPro Manual
File Size: 1371 kb
File Type: pdf
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Robot Mix

1/24/2020

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The Tech Mix - Box 2: Robot Mix has 4 different components, detailed below.

Dash & Dot

Tech Mix: Dash & Dot
File Size: 104 kb
File Type: pdf
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Makey Makey

Tech Mix: Makey Makey
File Size: 188 kb
File Type: pdf
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Makey Makey Schematic
File Size: 77 kb
File Type: pdf
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Osmo

Tech Mix: Osmo
File Size: 90 kb
File Type: pdf
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Osmo Teacher's Guide
File Size: 4346 kb
File Type: pdf
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Osmo Setup
File Size: 9 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sphero

Includes troubleshooting.
Tech Mix: Sphero
File Size: 102 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sphero Quick Start Guide
File Size: 3835 kb
File Type: pdf
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Basic Sphero - Wiscode Literati
File Size: 336 kb
File Type: pdf
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LEGO Robotics

1/24/2020

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The Tech Mixes have two different kinds of LEGO Robotics. The WeDos are for beginner coders and require 2 AA batteries a low energy bluetooth device or adapter. The Mindstorms are more advanced. They require 6 AA batteries and a tablet or computer with the required free software.
Tech Mix: LEGO Robotics Mixes
File Size: 87 kb
File Type: pdf
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WeDo 2.0

LEGO WeDo Curriculum
File Size: 5820 kb
File Type: pdf
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LEGO WeDo Milo
File Size: 6288 kb
File Type: pdf
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Mindstorms EV3

LEGO Mindstorms EV3 User Manual
File Size: 12151 kb
File Type: pdf
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LEGO Mindstorms Driving Base
File Size: 8012 kb
File Type: pdf
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LEGO Mindstorms Puppy
File Size: 17553 kb
File Type: pdf
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Troubleshooting

EV3 gone wrong: What to do when your EV3 stops working
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Lost or Broken Mixes

1/24/2020

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​​What should I do if something breaks or gets lost?

Making is messy and sometimes things break. You’re packing up after a successful program, and as you inventory the Mix Box you realize with dread that something is missing.

Don’t worry! This is the cost of doing business, and it happens in libraries every day. ​ Here’s what you should do:​
  1. Document! Write a brief description of what was lost and when you noticed it. Include this as a hard copy with the Mix Box when you return it in delivery. 
  2. Communicate! Email the Mixers at [email protected] to alert us that the Mix Box is coming back incomplete so we can assess it before we send the Mix Box out again.
  3. Sleep easy! We may contact you for more information. Depending on the extent of the damage or loss, we may ask your library to help replace it.
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