13.9. Day 9: (Sep 27) Mechanical Systems

Notes for 2017-09-27. See also the Fall 2017 Calendar.

13.9.1. Notes from Day 8

1. Comments on Tech Demo 2.
2. Embedding video: please ask a peer if you need help with this detail.

13.9.2. Agenda

1. Administrative
   1. Has anyone not sent their fire extinguisher certifications to help@ideate.cmu.edu for long-term laser-cutter access?
   2. Has everyone figured out their partner for Tech Demo 3? And a topic?
2. Assignments
   1. Due Mon 10/2: Tech Demo 3: Mechanism progress report video.
   2. Due Mon 10/9: Tech Demo 3: Mechanism video and documentation.
3. In-class
   1. Micro-lecture on laser cutting. ref: https://resources.ideate.cmu.edu/equipment/laser-cutter/
   2. Mini-lecture on mechanism. Tutorial: Mechanical Design using the Laser Cutter
   3. Nitesh will take small groups as needed to demonstrate laser cutter operation.
   4. Individual discussion of mechanical needs for Tech Demo 3.
   5. Recommended reading: Exercise: Laser Cutting Features and Tolerances