Day 5: (Wed Sep 11, Week 3) Kinetic Toys; Gears

Notes for 2024-09-11.

Assignments

Assignment due Mon Sep 16: Exercise: Mechanical Puppet. Please bring your result to class and submit documentation to the Assignment 3 Shared Folder prior to class.

Administrative

• if needed, lease remember to complete the asynchronous online course: BioRAFT Laser Cutter Safety

• laser cutter system updates: new computers, we’re still working on configuring access

• if you have passed qualifications but the door locks don’t work, please email help@ideate.cmu.edu

• revised:IDeATe Laser Cutter Guide

• draft guide: Epilog/Corel Quick Start Guide.

Agenda

1. review results of Exercise: Kinetic Toy

2. discuss puppet assignment

3. review four-bar linkages

4. review Design Example: Gears

5. SolidWorks and laser-cutting Q&A

6. puppet sketching session

7. puppet plan design review