Day 3: (Sep 5) SolidWorks

Notes for 2018-09-05. See also the Fall 2018 Calendar.

Agenda

1. Administrative
   • Museum dates are confirmed: Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1.
   • New: Children’s School visit on Oct 10 (on-campus).
   • I am still waiting on Act 153 regarding clearances.
2. Assignments
   • Due today: Demo 1: Temporal Machine
   • Due 9/10: Demo 2: Pratfall
   • Due 9/12: Background Research
3. In-class
   1. Demo 1 review.
   2. Introduce demo 2.
   3. Introduction to parametric design: SolidWorks.
   4. Laser-cutter training (probably in two groups).
   5. Time permitting: start individual work on demo 2.

Feature samples

Laser-cut mounting pattern for a micro-servo in 6mm plywood. All units are millimeters. The 1 mm holes in wood are pilot holes for the supplied wood screws.