# Tutorials

- [Media](/public/tutorials/media.md): we deal with the ~brand image~
- [How to make a decent video](/public/tutorials/media/how-to-make-a-decent-video.md): If you're a Berkeley student, you'll have access to a good number of Microsoft and Adobe Software including Premiere Pro.
- [RFS Safety Training](/public/tutorials/rfs-safety-training.md): University policy REQUIRES anyone who wish to work at the Richmond Field Station (RFS) for the first time to complete a short online safety training module. The training must only be completed once.
- [Submitting Reimbursements](/public/tutorials/submitting-reimbursements.md): How to get paid back after buying stuff for the team.
- [Software Setup](/public/tutorials/software.md): How to get started with software STAR uses.
- [SolidWorks Installation](/public/tutorials/software/solidworks.md): SolidWorks (also written as SOLIDWORKS) is a 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program. STAR uses SolidWorks for a large portion of our design work.
- [VMware/Boot Camp setup](/public/tutorials/software/vmware-boot-camp-setup.md): This is specifically for Macs
- [\[In-Progress\] SolidWorks PDM Setup](/public/tutorials/software/in-progress-solidworks-pdm-setup.md): 3D model file-sharing!
- [ANSYS Installation and Setup](/public/tutorials/software/ansys-installation-and-setup.md): ANSYS Student is an ANSYS Workbench-based bundle of ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS CFD, ANSYS Autodyn, ANSYS SpaceClaim and ANSYS DesignXplorer.
- [Solidworks Assemblies Basics](/public/tutorials/software/solidworks-assemblies-basics.md)
- [OpenRocket Installation](/public/tutorials/software/openrocket-installation.md): How to install and run OpenRocket with as few issues as possible.
- [Deprecated Software](/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software.md): Sometimes we stop using things
- [\[deprecated\] Getting Started With GrabCAD Workbench](/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/getting-started-with-grabcad.md): Straightforward version control for CAD
- [\[deprecated\] Using GrabCAD Workbench in SolidWorks](/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/using-grabcad-workbench-in-solidworks.md): At the time of writing this, the GrabCAD SolidWorks add-in is not supported for SolidWorks 2019. You will still be able to change and sync local files to GrabCAD projects, albeit less conveniently.
- [\[deprecated\] Connecting to CalSTAR's Server](/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/connecting-to-calstars-server.md): How to Connect to CalSTAR's Server for Maintenance, Solidworks Workgroup PDM or Converge CFD Licensing
- [\[deprecated\] Installing and Licensing Converge CFD](/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/installing-and-licensing-converge-cfd.md): CURRENTLY UNDER EVALUATION. INSTRUCTIONS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CONVERGE STUDIO (PREPROCESSOR) AND NOT CONVERGE (SOLVER).
- [General Tutorials](/public/tutorials/general-tutorials.md): Tutorials that most people would probably need, and don't fit in a specific category
- [How to Use SolidWorks Templates](/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/how-to-use-solidworks-templates.md)
- [\[In Progress\] Digikey Ordering Guide](/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/in-progress-digikey-ordering-guide.md)
- [SolidWorks Training Session](/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/solidworks.md): How do I make 3D models?
- [SolidWorks Training Tutorials](/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/solidworks-training-tutorials.md): So you've downloaded SolidWorks, now how do you use it?
- [Enery Systems](/public/tutorials/enery-systems.md)
- [Manufacturing](/public/tutorials/manufacturing.md): How to make those cool parts that you designed; or, how to design cool parts that are make-able
- [Material Properties and Uses](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/general-material-properties-and-uses.md): What good is MSE anyway?
- [3D Printing (FDM)](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/3d-printing-fdm.md): One of the most common ways to produce low-cost, quick-turnaround parts out of thermoplastics.
- [Laser Cutting](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/laser-cutting.md): This manufacturing guide takes you step-by-step from a SolidWorks model to a laser cut part.
- [FabLight: Metal Laser Cutter](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/fablight-metal-laser-cutter.md): The FabLight is a laser cutter designed to safely cut both metal sheets and tubes.
- [Milling](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/milling.md): A way to selectively remove material from a piece of stock
- [Othermill](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/milling/othermill.md): Most people use it to mill PCBs but that's boring
- [\[Empty\] Manual Mills](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/milling/manual-mills.md): Not as cool as CNC, but still useful and often has a shorter lead time
- [Tolerancing](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/tolerancing.md): Here are some general tolerancing tips, picked up from work experience, in no particular order. Anyone is welcome to add to these or correct them if you see something inaccurate.
- [Fasteners](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/general-fasteners.md): Shoutout to Dennis K. Lieu
- [Suppliers](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/suppliers.md): When you have money but you'd rather have raw material, fasteners, and other fun things
- [Composite Materials and Best Practices](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/composite-materials-and-best-practices.md): CalSTAR Composites Best Practices
- [8020 Extrusions](/public/tutorials/manufacturing/8020-extrusions.md)
- [Airframe](/public/tutorials/airframe.md): Tutorials specific to the Airframe Subteam
- [Airframe Components](/public/tutorials/airframe/airframe-components.md): A description of each of the main components which make up the airframe of a rocket.
- [Tube Attachement](/public/tutorials/airframe/tube-attachement.md): How to put together some tubes
- [OpenRocket](/public/tutorials/airframe/airframe-openrocket.md): Short video tutorials on how to get started with OpenRocket.
- [Tube Winding](/public/tutorials/airframe/tube-winding-general-procedure.md): A brief overview of the proper steps when manufacturing a tube using the X-Winder.
- [Sizing Fins](/public/tutorials/airframe/sizing-fins.md): How to design fins that do their job while imparting minimum drag, weight, and risk
- [Attaching Fins](/public/tutorials/airframe/attaching-fins.md)
- [Rail Buttons](/public/tutorials/airframe/rail-buttons.md): Similarly, launch lugs or rail guides
- [Motor Retention](/public/tutorials/airframe/motor-retention.md): How to prevent the motor from falling out of the vehicle due to gravity or force from an ejection charge
- [Painting Rockets](/public/tutorials/airframe/painting-rockets.md): Applicable to club or personal rockets
- [Avionics](/public/tutorials/avionics.md): Tutorials specific to the Avionics subteam
- [KiCad](/public/tutorials/avionics/kicad.md): Installing and using KiCAD for editing schematics, layouts, symbols, and footprints.
- [Git](/public/tutorials/avionics/git-and-workflow.md): Learn git and avionics' git workflow
- [Project Management](/public/tutorials/avionics/project-management.md): Avionics uses Trello for project management
- [Firmware Development Environment](/public/tutorials/avionics/mbed-command-line-interface-cli-tools.md): Getting started with the development environment for the Avionics codebase
- [Ground Station Software](/public/tutorials/avionics/ground-station-software.md): Setting up ground station software to run on laptop
- [Intro to Embedded C Programming](/public/tutorials/avionics/intro-to-embedded-c-programming.md): How to code in C, given that you already have knowledge of other programming languages.
- [Schematic and Layout Review](/public/tutorials/avionics/schematic-and-layout-review.md)
- [Board Design Reference](/public/tutorials/avionics/board-design.md): How to design a schematic and layout for PCBs
- [Using Lab Equipment](/public/tutorials/avionics/lab-equipment.md): How to use the lab equipment
- [Reflow Oven](/public/tutorials/avionics/reflow-oven.md): This is a slightly more professional way to solder boards. Faster, but with some risk
- [Soldering](/public/tutorials/avionics/soldering.md): How to solder/populate a PCB
- [Debugging Tips/Testing](/public/tutorials/avionics/debugging-tips.md): How to debug hardware and firmware problems
- [Ham Radio Basics](/public/tutorials/avionics/ham-radio-basics.md): About ham radio and how to get your license
- [Component Selection](/public/tutorials/avionics/component-selection.md): A walkthrough of our component selection process for designing boards.
- [High Temperature Batteries](/public/tutorials/avionics/high-temperature-batteries.md): Alternatives to LiPo (Lithium Polymer) batteries that are suitable for high temperatures.
- [Outreach Activities](/public/tutorials/outreach-activities.md): Current roster of Outreach Activites
- [Straw Rocketry](/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/straw-rocketry.md)
- [Spacecraft Structures](/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/spacecraft-structures.md)
- [Alka Seltzer Rockets](/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/alka-seltzer-rockets.md)
- [Paper Airplane Launcher](/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/paper-airplane-launcher.md)
- [Coding Workshop](/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/coding-workshop.md)
- [Operations](/public/tutorials/documentation.md): Tutorials for Operations
- [SolidWorks file conventions](/public/tutorials/documentation/solidworks-file-conventions.md): Guidelines for how to keep CAD documentation consistent within STAR
- [Style Guidelines](/public/tutorials/documentation/style-guidelines.md)
- [LaTeX](/public/tutorials/documentation/documentation-latex.md): It's pronounced "LAH-tech" or "LAY-tech", not "LAY-tecks"; the letters in TeX are meant to represent the Greek letters tau, epsilon, and chi.
- [Payload](/public/tutorials/payload.md): Tutorials specific for the Payload subteam. Since the payload team is quite broad, the most important tutorials are those referenced under General or Manufacturing.
- [Propulsion](/public/tutorials/propulsion.md): Tutorials specific for the Propulsion Subteam
- [Feed System Types](/public/tutorials/propulsion/feed-system-types.md)
- [Rocket Propulsion Analysis Tutorial](/public/tutorials/propulsion/rocket-propulsion-analysis-tutorial.md): An intro to RPA: how/what to download, important components, etc.
- [Ignition Devices](/public/tutorials/propulsion/ignition-devices.md): E-matches, starters, igniters, initiators and the like
- [Creating a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram P\&ID](/public/tutorials/propulsion/creating-a-piping-and-instrumentation-diagram-p-and-id.md): Adapt this presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1U2LXPlMzjgP9DzoBWCuR-Rh4w5Rk6hDWY-4qtUllrYY/edit#slide=id.gb89013080d\_0\_65
- [Pipes, Fittings, and Components](/public/tutorials/propulsion/propulsion-pipes-+-adapters.md): The bread and butter of the propulsion system
- [Injectors](/public/tutorials/propulsion/injectors.md): General description of injectors, types of injectors, and injector manufacturing.
- [Recovery](/public/tutorials/recovery.md): Tutorials specific to the Recovery Subteam
- [Parachute Sizing](/public/tutorials/recovery/parachute-sizing.md): Deciding which parachutes to use: where to buy them from, how big, and other things to consider
- [Avionics Sled](/public/tutorials/recovery/avionics-sled.md): Updates to the avionics sled to improve ease-of-use during launch.
- [\[in progress\] Altimeters](/public/tutorials/recovery/recovery-wiring-altimeterts.md)
- [Wire Design and Routing](/public/tutorials/recovery/wire-design-and-routing.md): Tutorial on how to safely and efficiently manage wires.
- [Simulations](/public/tutorials/simulations.md): Tutorials for Simulations
- [FEA Simulation Tutorial using ANSYS](/public/tutorials/simulations/fea-simulation-tutorial-using-ansys.md)
- [Getting Started with CONVERGE (2.4)](/public/tutorials/simulations/getting-started-with-converge-2.4.md)
- [\[Empty\] Simulation Methods](/public/tutorials/simulations/simulation-methods.md): Definitions/basic examples of FEA and CFD, plus any other general methods
- [Mathematical Models](/public/tutorials/simulations/mathematical-models.md): Theory behind simulations, the verification/validation process, conceptual explanation of processes behind general simulation methods.
- [SimScale](/public/tutorials/simulations/empty-simscale.md)
- [SimScale 3D CFD](/public/tutorials/simulations/empty-simscale/simscale-cfd.md): A tutorial on how to set up and run a 3D CFD simulation in SimScale
- [Using ANSYS](/public/tutorials/simulations/empty-ansys.md): General tip
- [ANSYS 19.2 2D CFD Tutorial](/public/tutorials/simulations/ansys-19.2-2d-tutorial.md)
- [ANSYS 19.2 3D CFD Tutorial](/public/tutorials/simulations/ansys-19.2-3d-tutorial.md)
- [Administrative](/public/tutorials/administrative.md): Here you can find all the guides on infrastructure, maintenance, and other managerial tasks. These tutorials are mainly for leads and admins.
- [Azure Server](/public/tutorials/administrative/azure-server.md): Connecting to the CalSTAR server for maintenance
- [Page 1](/public/tutorials/page-1.md)