This first week as a FabAcademy student has been a very nice and unforgettable experience with the desire to learn about digital manufacturing and the recent technologies that link this science.
About my project
This project consists of the design and manufacture of a police robot,I'm looking forward to exploring different software and tools that will support me in achieving my goals and manufactured in 3D printing, is based on the design of a Martian rover configured with six tires. The robot incorporates a double security camera and is controlled via Bluetooth technology. The chassis design has been achieved using generative design techniques in Autodesk Inventor, inspired by the bone structure of an armadillo, which has allowed for a significant reduction in volume and weight compared to traditional designs. Additionally, the platform is built on a xiao rp2040 microcontroller module, using motor drivers and Bluetooth modules. This development aims to combine operational efficiency, versatile mobility and advanced aerodynamics, ideal for security tasks and autonomous or semi-autonomous patrolling. I'm looking forward to exploring different software and tools that will support me in achieving my goals.
The structure of the robot
The robot structure combines the all-terrain mobility principles of space rovers with the structural efficiency of natural organisms, thus achieving a 3D design that is not only robust and adaptable, but also aerodynamic. In this research, Autodesk Inventor software is used with generative design tools to optimize the weight and strength of the structure.
Materials and methods
This section describes the design and manufacturing process of the police robot, divided into three key components: the mechanical part, the electronic part and the computer part. Each of these areas has been developed using specific tools and advanced design techniques, integrating biomimicry principles and remote control technologies.
Final design
Once the geometric shape of the main chassis has been designed, we proceed to 3D printing using the Bambu Lab 3D printer, then adjustments will be made to the thickness and joining sections. The assembly of the Martian rover mechanism uses bolted joints through bearings, which allows free movement and reduced friction. Likewise, the non-movable joints were assembled using self-tapping bolts, thus optimizing the assembly and strength of the chassis.
Project Management/h2>
After the first Fab Academy class, I worked on the design of my website, for which I searched for information and tutorials. I checked the changes in the cloud, then worked in my local folder with Visual Studio Code and finally updated the corresponding changes, looked for more tutorials and help from the instructors. Finally, I managed to perform the push using the codes in the Visual Studio Code terminal, updating my website at all times, verifying the results.
Working on my website
After the first Fab Academy class, I worked on the design of my website, for which I searched for information and tutorials. I checked the changes in the cloud, then worked in my local folder with Visual Studio Code and finally updated the corresponding changes, looked for more tutorials and help from the instructors. Finally, I managed to perform the push using the codes in the Visual Studio Code terminal, updating my website at all times, verifying the results.
Connecting GitLab to my PC
After the first class I had to install Visual Studio Code and git-scm.To connect the cloud with my local repository following the instructions of my tutors.The steps I followed were:
STEP 1: In my GitLab account, I located my username and email. I then annotated it in a notepad, so I could later clone to my local folder with GitLab via Visual Studio Code.
STEP 2: Download the GITSCM software from the Google Chrome browser. This extension will be very useful to ensure correct execution of the cloning process. To download the file, go to the 'Click here to Download' option and then click 'Download for Windows', as indicated in Figure2
STEP 3: After successfully installing the extension in step 2, open Visual Studio Code. go to 'EXPLORER'. Once the installation is correct, go to the 'Clone Repository' option, as shown in Figure 4. If it appears, click on 'Clone Repository'. Where you can select the desired folder to clone your project from GitLab, after selecting the folder, proceed as indicated in Figure 4.
STEP 4: Once the folder is cloned by accessing GitLab, click on 'CODE', as shown in figure 6, the list will be displayed, as indicated in figure 7; Copy the URL that appears in the 'Clone with HTTPS' option.
STEP 5: After copying the URL, click 'Clone Repository' and paste the URL into the browser, as shown in Figure 8. Then, navigate to the local folder you created. After that, a window will open; click 'OPEN'.
STEP 6: This step is very important: delete all the files in the cloned folder and then paste the template on which you worked your web page into your local folder, as shown in Figure 9.
STEP 7: Enter Visual Studio Code and locate the "Terminal" - "New Terminal" option. Next, enter the name you prefer for your 'commit', as shown in Figure 10, and select 'COMMIT'. Make sure you have this essential information on hand.
My website
After the first Fab Academy class, I worked on the design of my website, for which I searched for information and tutorials. I checked the changes in the cloud, then worked in my local folder with Visual Studio Code and finally updated the corresponding changes, looked for more tutorials and help from the instructors. Finally, I managed to perform the push using the codes in the Visual Studio Code terminal, updating my website at all times, verifying the results.