Automata - Recommended Student Steps
Use this list of steps as a guide. We have 15 classes to complete this so we still have time for our final unit(s).
This assignment is due _________.
1) Come up with a 2D drawing(s) showing what will happen in your scene.
-Keep it simple. If it is too complicated to draw most likely it will be too hard for you to build!
2) Figure out the size of your cams and the distance you want the cam to 'displace'
-use the example cam shapes to determine the type of movement you want
-up and down, wobbly, spinning, back and forth, etc
3) Draw out on paper (or CAD software) life size versions of your needed parts so you can trace them onto wood or whatever material you are choosing
4) 3D printing! Everyone has the opportunity to print 1-2 3d printed parts or models for their project. You must run your idea by me first to make sure it is feasible for you to design and if our printer can handle it. If it is quicker to make out of wood then make it out of wood!
Practical build time!
5) Start by creating the box/base of your project
- we are keeping it simple and limiting everyone to the same size base unless you really really want to mix it up. If you want something different you must convince me and probably pay some $$ for extra materials
6) We have a mix of new and 'scrap' material for creating your parts. Start tracing out your parts and cut them out on the bandsaw, scroll saw, hand saw, bone saw, etc
7) We have two sizes of 'axles'. 1/4" and 3/8" as well as thing welding wire you can use. If you have paperclips you may want them for fine axles or ways to attach your parts.
This assignment is due _________.
1) Come up with a 2D drawing(s) showing what will happen in your scene.
-Keep it simple. If it is too complicated to draw most likely it will be too hard for you to build!
2) Figure out the size of your cams and the distance you want the cam to 'displace'
-use the example cam shapes to determine the type of movement you want
-up and down, wobbly, spinning, back and forth, etc
3) Draw out on paper (or CAD software) life size versions of your needed parts so you can trace them onto wood or whatever material you are choosing
4) 3D printing! Everyone has the opportunity to print 1-2 3d printed parts or models for their project. You must run your idea by me first to make sure it is feasible for you to design and if our printer can handle it. If it is quicker to make out of wood then make it out of wood!
Practical build time!
5) Start by creating the box/base of your project
- we are keeping it simple and limiting everyone to the same size base unless you really really want to mix it up. If you want something different you must convince me and probably pay some $$ for extra materials
6) We have a mix of new and 'scrap' material for creating your parts. Start tracing out your parts and cut them out on the bandsaw, scroll saw, hand saw, bone saw, etc
7) We have two sizes of 'axles'. 1/4" and 3/8" as well as thing welding wire you can use. If you have paperclips you may want them for fine axles or ways to attach your parts.
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