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  • Week 12: Machine Building

    This week you will build a mechanism and automate it using off-the-shelf motor driver solutions.

    Lectures

    Wed 06 Apr, 16:00 (online, global)
    Mechanical Design, Machine Design by prof. Neil Gershenfeld.

    Thu 07 Apr, 15:00 (onsite, hybrid)
    Introduction to Mechanical and Machine Design at the Aalto Fablab.

    Mon 11 Apr, 13:00 (onsite)
    Getting to know parts available. Machine Building kick-off.

    Resources

    We will record the lectures and make them available as resources here or via the shared drive. Also make use of the internet. YouTube hosts lots of useful tutorials.
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      Assignment 13: Machine Building Tehtävä

      Follow the steps below to complete your assignment.

      • Design a machine that includes mechanism, actuation and automation.
      • Build the mechanical parts and operate it manually.
      • Actuate and automate your machine.
      • Document the group project and your individual contribution.
      • Include a hero shot and link to machine repository in your documentation.
      • Submit a link to your assignment page here.

      Read more about the assignment on the Fab Academy Assessment Guide page.

      This assignment will be graded in the scale from 0 - 5.

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      Video: DIY Mini Coil Winding Machine Verkko-osoite

      An example of a simple machine using Arduino for automation.

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      Fab Academy Mechanical Design Page Verkko-osoite

      A page with many links to valuable resources regarding mechanical design.

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      Fab Academy Machine Design Page Verkko-osoite

      A page with many links to valuable resources regarding machine design.

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      Video: Machine Building Introduction 2021 Verkko-osoite

      A video from last year, introduction to the machine building week(s)

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      Video: Talking to a Machine Using GRBL and Python Verkko-osoite

      This video is going to get you started with creating a web-app skeleton for the user interface of your machine.

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      Repository: Machine Building Group A Verkko-osoite

      Use this repository to document the document the building process of the machine as a group. Document your individual contributions on your personal documentation pages.

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      Repository: Machine Building Group B Verkko-osoite

      Use this repository to document the document the building process of the machine as a group. Document your individual contributions on your individual pages.

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