Day 13: (Tue Oct 8, Week 7) Prototyping

Notes for 2024-10-08.

Assignments

Overdue: due Thu Oct 3: please submit documentation for proof-of-concept parts to Assignment 6 Shared Folder (photos, CAD files).

Administrative

Parts can be 3D-printed on the IDeATe Mosaic system using the following queue: RCP-F24 3D Printer Submissions.

Agenda

1. Review proof-of-concept parts (Assignment 6 Shared Folder)

2. Quick design inventory

3. Individual group consultations

Summary

Arm/Creature/Worm in a Box

1. one stepper motor driving the base

2. three pneumatic cylinders (two 27mm 6”; one 38mm 6”)

3. wooden gearing for the stepper motor

Boom Wheel

1. wood and yarn spoked wheel

2. one stepper motor

3. motor mounting

4. two-axis base pivot

5. optional counterweight