Contact Information
Contact labs.ece [at] mcgill.ca for any course, lab and general requests.
Contact it.ece [at] mcgill.ca for computer hardware and software support.
Contact 3d.ece [at] mcgill.ca for all 3D printing projects.
Service Counter Address and Hours
Trottier Building at: 3630 University St, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 0C6, TR4140
Service Hours:
- Weekdays: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Lab Kit Pickup and Return
Instructions for lab kit pickup
- For lab kit sign out, first, the professor should provide a group list to us, including group number, student’s name, ID number, email and phone number.
- Once we receive the group list, we will create a booking calendar for the students and send the booking link to the professor/TA; your professor/TA will notify you.
- You can only book online within 5 days.
- Read the instructions and rules carefully. If you agree, then continue with the next steps.
- Each group chooses one member to represent the group, to sign out and return the kit.
- Book your time online and we will usually schedule 5 days to pick up your lab kit.
- Present your McGill student ID card in person at the counter (TR4140) at the time of your appointment and fill out the sign out form.
- Please bring your own pen to fill and sign the form.
- We will check your McGill student ID and give you your lab kit with a checklist.
- You should check your lab kit right away according to the checklist.
- Report any discrepancies.
- No service will be provided without an appointment. If you missed your appointment time slot, you must make another appointment.
Lab kit rules
We (students) acknowledge that we are responsible for all equipment and materials that we sign out (borrow) for our group.
If any of these materials are not returned, we understand that we will be billed for all missing items and that our grading for the course may be withheld until either payment is made or the items are returned.
We understand that we should not loan nor give any item borrowed to another group, et cetera, as these items are our responsibility. If we do lend any of these materials, we understand that it is our responsibility to recover the item(s) in question.
We understand that there are rules governing the use of all labs within the Department, and we agree to abide by these rules (either verbal or posted), and to respect the Student Code of Conduct. We understand that violating these rules can result in disciplinary measures. We will return everything borrowed within ONE WEEK of the last day of lab.
We agree to the conditions above.
Lab Equipment Details
| Type | Make | Model | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Generator | HP | HP8556 | 1 |
| Bread board - customized | McGill | Custom | 20 |
| Data Aqusition Board | Quanser | Q2 USB | 3 |
| Digital Multi meter | EDM | 168A | 57 |
| DSK Workstation | TI | C6713 | 8 |
| Elvis Bread Board | NI | 27 | |
| Elvis Quanser board | NI | Dc Motor | 11 |
| EMONA board | NI | 6 | |
| Function Generator | Leader | LFG-1300S | 31 |
| Inertia Wheel | 8 | ||
| Infra red thermometer | Extech | 42500 | 5 |
| Inverted Pendulum | Quanser | IP-2 | 8 |
| LCR Meter | HP | 4262A | 5 |
| Network Analyzer | HP | 8753 A | 1 |
| NI Elvis II Base | NI | 33 | |
| Digital Oscilloscopes | Siglent | SDS1104X-E | 35 |
| Pico scope | PicoTech | PP262 | 10 |
| Dual Power Supply | Topward | 6302A | 36 |
| Safety Goggles | 15 | ||
| Signal Generator | Topward | 8120P | 20 |
| Single Channel Linear Amplifier | Quanser | Volt Paq-X1 | 3 |
| Spectrum Assy 350-1000nm | Ocean Optics Flame | S-VIS-NIR | 1 |
| Spectrum Analyzer | HP | 8591 E | 1 |
| Sweep Oscillator | HP | 8350 B | 1 |
| Universal Power Module | Quanser | 5 |
In the electronic labs, there are more than 60 workstations in 8 different labs. Our labs provides a wide range of electronic equipment that including oscilloscopes, laboratory power supplies, function generators, LCR meters, benchtop digital multimeters, NI ELVIS II stations, Design Principles and Methods Raspberry Pi 3 and Lego kits , FPGA DE1-SoC and many more.
The equipment in the Power lab include synchronous machines and motors, three phase transformers, power thyristors, four quadrant dynamometers, a Q data acquisition, and a control interface.
There are other test equipment in our laboratories such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Inverted Pendulum Quaser control devices.
We also provide the students lab kits for courses ECSE 444, ECSE-323/324/325, ECSE-211and ECSE-335.
For more information related to the equipment, such the model, type, range click Lab Equipment (above).
Course Locations
| COURSE | NAME | LAB ROOM | STATIONS | SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Electric Circuits-1 | TR5120 | 18 | 36 |
| 210 | Electric Circuits-2 | TR5120 | 10 | 36 |
| 211 | Design Principles & Methods | TR0110&0090 | 34 | |
| 222 | Digital Logic | TR4060 | 17 | 34 |
| 307 | Linear Systems and Control | TR4090 | 11 | 22 |
| 308 | Intro to Comm Systems and Networks | TR4090 | 11 | 22 |
| 324 | Computer Organization | TR4110 | 20 | 20 |
| 325 | Digital System | TR4120 | 14 | 14 |
| 331 | Electronics | TR5060 | 16 | 32 |
| 335 | Microelectronics | TR5070 | 16 | 32 |
| 354 | EM Wave Propagation | TR5150 | 8 | 16 |
| 362 | Fundamental of Power Eng | TR5140 | 6 | 12 |
| 403 | Control | TR5110 | 8 | 16 |
| 408 | Communication Systems | TR4180 | 6 | 12 |
| 416 | Telecommunication Networks | TR4180 | 24 | 24 |
| 420 | Parallel Computing | TR4120 | 14 | 14 |
| 433 | Physical Basis of Transistor Devices | TR4070 | 16 | 32 |
| 434 | Microelectronics Lab | TR5070 | 16 | 32 |
| 436 | DSP Hardware | TR4180 | 24 | 24 |
| 444 | Microprocessor Systems | TR4160 | 23 | 23 |
| 446/546 | Realistic Image Synthesis | TR4160 | 23 | 23 |
| 470 | Electromechanical Systems | TR5140 | 6 | 12 |
| 486 | Power Lab | TR5140 | 6 | 12 |
| 489 | Telecom Networks Lab | TR4180 | 24 | 24 |
| 493 | Control and Robotics Lab | TR5110 | 8 | 16 |
3D Printing Services
Request FormGeneral
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Printable volume (WxDxH): 256 x 256 x 256 mm³
Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
Software setup
Bambu Studio is required for the 3D print requests, since we need .3mf to be able to start the print job. If you want to create a model from scratch you can use Blender, TinkerCAD or any other modeling software and then export it to .stl before processing it into .3mf in Bambu Studio. Alternatively, you can download a model from a trusted 3D repository, like Thingiverse.
- Download Bambu Studio from ECE SharePoint
- Run the execution file and follow the installation steps displayed on the screen
- After the setup the complete, launch Bambu Studio and run "Getting Started" setup
- Select the following options:
- Region: North America
- Printer: Clear all and select Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 0.4 mm nozzle
- Filament: Clear all and select PLA, ABS, PETG and TPU as filaments and Generic as Vendors. Select every filament except High Speed and Silk (Do not click Select all then untick the ones you do not need as the software will select all, not just the ones you filtered. Just tick the ones you need)
- Do NOT Install Bambu Network plug-in
- Add the filaments to the list (types and color are available in the section below)
- All other setting should be left as is, unless there are some quality settings that you know you want to use (layer height, infill %, supports and so on)
- Here is a quick guide on how to use the software.
Filaments
PLA (Black)
The most common 3D printing material. It is easiest to print with, so it is likely to print without any defects. It is tough, but brittle. It is not very resistant to heat, chemicals or water, but odorless and biodegradable.
PETG (Red)
Another common 3D printing material. It is humidity and chemical resistant, food safe but not biodegradable. It is recyclable under code 7 (other plastics).
TPU (Transparent)
A more purposed 3D printing material that is used for flexible parts. It is stretchable and impact resistant.
ABS+ (Silver)
A 3D printing material used for mechanical parts. It is tougher and more durable than other materials. It is also impact resistant, but the caution must be taken when used in high temperature environments as the plastic fumes are toxic.
Eligibility
We can ONLY 3D print parts for lab or course work. NOT for research.
Process
- Students can request 3D printing by sending the request form above to 3d.ece [at] mcgill.ca. The email must be sent from their McGill email and it should include the following:
- YourName replaced with your first name in the file name
- Course/Lab name in the title
- Course professor, instructor or TA in the CC field for approval
- Completed the request form
- .3mf file with the sliced model
- Any other details related to the print
- The request email must be followed by an approval email from of the Professor/Instructors/TAs before we can start the print job
- After that you will receive another email with the expected completion date
- Then the staff will analyze/print the file(s) then inform students when the part is ready for pick up.
Time and pickup location
Location for pick up: Room 4140 (counter) in Trottier Building
Time of pickup: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, except holidays.
Note that printed jobs not picked up within 2 weeks from the date of the notification email may be discarded.
For more information regarding 3D printing service, please contact 3d.ece [at] mcgill.ca
Additional links
Reserve a Projector
Pick up projector at:
Room TR4140, Trottier Building
3630 University St, Montreal H3A 0C6
ECE Teaching Labs in the Trottier Building
The basement has one lab. The fourth floor has 7 labs, 3 break-out rooms and 51 workstations in the open areas. The fifth floor has 8 labs, 5 break-out rooms and 69 workstations in the open areas.
