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assignment: Complete your final project, tracking your progress Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Example title Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example title In order to install the WSL you have to: hello Activate the developer mode in Windows settings. activate the Linux functionality in control panel from here:

group assignment design a machine that includes mechanism+actuation+automation build the mechanical parts and operate it manually document the group project and your individual contribution Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Example title Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example title In order to install the WSL you have to: hello Activate the developer mode in Windows settings. activate the Linux functionality in control panel from here:

individual assignment: design a mold around the stock and tooling that you’ll be using, mill it (rough cut + (at least) three-axis finish cut), and use it to cast parts group assignment: review the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials, then make and compare test casts with each of them Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Example title Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example title In order to install the WSL you have to: hello Activate the developer mode in Windows settings. activate the Linux functionality in control panel from here:

develop a plan for dissemination of your final project prepare drafts of your summary slide (presentation.png, 1920x1080) and video clip (presentation.mp4, 1080p HTML5, < ~minute, < ~10 MB) and put them in your root directory Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Example title Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example title In order to install the WSL you have to: hello Activate the developer mode in Windows settings. activate the Linux functionality in control panel from here:

individual assignment: add an output device to a microcontroller board you’ve designed, and program it to do something group assignment: measure the power consumption of an output device Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Example title Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example title In order to install the WSL you have to: hello Activate the developer mode in Windows settings. activate the Linux functionality in control panel from here:

individual assignment: measure something: add a sensor to a microcontroller board that you have designed and read it group assignment: probe an input device’s analog levels and digital signals Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Board used for this experiences Since the spread of the Corona Virus didn’t allow me to mill my own board, I decided to use the Arduino Nano Clone to test some input devices. Since there are several Arduino Clone boards I list below the configuration I’m using: Type: Arduino Nano Clone Programmer On board: CH-340G , Brand manufacturer: WH, Datasheet Bootloader: The old...

group assignment test runout, alignment, speeds, feeds, and toolpaths for your machine. individual assignment make (design+mill+assemble) something big. Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Example title Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example title In order to install the WSL you have to: hello Activate the developer mode in Windows settings. activate the Linux functionality in control panel from here:

The assignments of this week were: group assignment: test the design rules for your 3D printer(s) individual assignment: design and 3D print an object (small, few cm3, limited by printer time) that could not be made subtractively 3D scan an object (and optionally print it) Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Designing a Earphones holder I wanted to create my very own earphone holder so I started drawing one in Fusion360. I tried to sketch on the notebook something in order to print less material. I started drawing a simple geometry like this , with a 2 point...

The assignments of this first week were: group assignment: characterize your lasercutter’s focus, power, speed, rate, kerf, and joint clearance individual assignment: cut something on the vinylcutter design, lasercut, and document a parametric construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways, and for extra credit include elements that aren’t flat Link to the lesson. Link to the videolesson. Inkscape self learning session Laser cutter Design I followed this guide to start learning from a simple design example. The tricks I’ve learned are: 1) To design 3d laser cutter things is better to start with...

The assignments of this first week were: work through a git tutorial. Build a personal site in the class archive describing you and your final project. Link to the lesson: Principle and practices Link to the videolesson: Principle and practices Link to the lesson: Project Management Link to the videolesson: Project Management I was curios about using git and running Jekyll on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) so I’ve decided to install the system on my Windows 10. Windows Subsystem for Linux I know that this is not the better way to use linux but it has many advantages (It’s...