Day 6: (Mon Sep 14, Week 4) Two-Hand Toy Review; Gearmotors

Notes for 2026-09-14.

New Assignments

New assignment, due Mon Sep 21: Exercise: Motor Music. Please have the device ready to demo in class and submit documentation to Assignment 4 Shared Folder.

Administrative

Monday September 14 from 5:30-6:30PM, IDeATe and Design are hosting a talk by Patrik Hübner in Studio A (HL 106B) titled IDeATe Creative Conversations.

Agenda

1. Review results for Exercise: Two-Hand Toy

2. Review any remaining results for Exercise: Joyful Motion

3. Review Lab Inventory: Actuators, Gearmotors

4. Review Motor Mounting

5. Review Motor Hubs

6. Discuss new assignment Exercise: Motor Music

7. Gather materials and prepare new motor

   • 6V gearmotor, part 1931, Lab Part 1931

   • jumper wires to solder to motor, Lab Part 2111, Lab Part 2113

   • zip tie for motor wire strain relief, Lab Part 2176

   • barrel jack adapter, part 789, Lab Part 0789

   • 5V 3A power supply, part 1395, Lab Part 1395

   • 4 mm shaft hub, part 1885, Lab Part 1885

   • M3 x 10 screws for mounting motors, Lab Part 1829

8. In-class soldering tutorial (turned out not to be needed)

9. Individual design consultations for Exercise: Motor Music