7.8. Day 8: (Jul 18) Laser Cutting

Notes for Jul 18, 2017. See also the Calendar.

7.8.1. Notes from Day 7

1. Media: July 14 Kickback Cafe Google folder.

7.8.2. Agenda

1. Administrative
2. Assignments
   1. Design a laser-cuttable ball ramp.
3. In-class
   1. Group discussion of field trip.
      1. Previously discussed:
         1. Add a ball launch plunger.
         2. Fix the sticking flippers.
         3. Fix the spinners so the ball can’t get stuck (perhaps add asymmetry).
         4. Improve the pop-up targets.
         5. Make the game boards smaller.
         6. Add graphics or paint the surface.
         7. Add through-beam optical sensing across playfield.
         8. Build the machine robustly enough to install in the CMARC office.
      2. Discussed today:
         1. scoring description cards
         2. graphics screen extending the game
         3. ramps
         4. multiple flippers
         5. steeper board for speed
         6. solenoid multi-ball
         7. different size balls
         8. double-spring in the plunger
         9. sound effects and music
         10. hinged table with bundled cables
         11. fast bumpers
         12. third flippers with themed graphics
         13. drain protection (or ball saved behavior)
         14. more lights on the boards
         15. electromagnet plate to redirect or catch ball
         16. designs and graphics with optical illusions
         17. mini-game inside game
   2. Rhino CAD demo and tutorial.
   3. Individually: draw a simple part for laser-cutting.