=====Design and Prototyping 2014===== ====Logistics==== {{:start:classes:me155-tentative-schedule2.pdf|Course Schedule}}: a table of assignments, lectures, and due dates for the course. \\ [[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=limalablaser%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York|Laser Cutter Google Calendar]]: find out when the laser cutter is reserved for DAP use or free for appointments. \\ ====Project Assignments==== [[start:classes:designandproto:geartrain|Gear Train Assignment]] \\ {{:start:classes:silicone-mold-how-to.pdf|How to Make a Two-Part Silicone Mold}}\\ {{:start:classes:chocolate-casting-how-to.pdf|How to Cast Chocolate Parts using a Two-Part Silicone Mold}}\\ \\ {{:start:classes:project_frame_drawing.pdf|Wooden Frame schematic}}\\ {{:start:classes:floor_drawing_1_.pdf|Wooden Frame Floor Schematic}}\\ {{:start:classes:back_drawing_1_.pdf|Wooden Frame Back Schematic}}\\ =====Resources===== ====Laser Cutting===== [[http://jsong.cc/downloads.html|Jackie's Downloads]]: spur gear templates; Arduino Uno hole template \\ [[http://dap.cooper.edu/doku.php?id=start:classes:lasercutterfaq|Laser cutter FAQ]]: all the basics for using the laser cutter in rm 706. ====Mechanical==== [[http://www.mcmaster.com/|McMaster-Carr]]: raw materials, fasteners, hardware, tools, components, information. \\ [[https://sdp-si.com/|SDP-SI]]: small gears and other mechanical drive components. \\ [[http://www.woodcraft.com/category/1005311/plywood.aspx|Woodcraft]]: lumber, plywood, woodworking tools. \\ [[http://woodgears.ca/|Woodgears.ca]]: useful information on woodworking and mechanism design.\\ [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gear|Wikipedia: Gear]] \\ [[http://www.hobbypartz.com/|HobbyPartz]]: hobby electromechanical supplies. ====Moldmaking==== [[http://www.tapplastics.com/product/mold_making_materials/mold_making_supplies/tap_silicone_rtv_mold_making_system/61|TAP Silicone RTV Mold-Making System]] \\ [[http://www.makeyourownmolds.com/copy-flex|CopyFlex Liquid Silicone Mold Making Rubber]] \\ [[http://www.makeyourownmolds.com/multi-cavity-mold-silicone-plastique|Silicone Plastique]] \\ [[http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2007/06/diy_lego_ice_tr/|DIY Lego Ice Trays]] \\ [[http://www.dickblick.com/products/artmolds-moldrite-25/|Artmolds MoldRite 25]] \\ [[http://www.smooth-on.com/Smooth-Sil%3D-Plat/c1131/index.html|Smooth-Sil Platinum Silicone Rubber]] \\ [[http://www.hobbysilicone.com/silicone.htm|Hobby Silicone]] \\ [[http://www.instructables.com/id/make-crystal-clear-ice!/|Make Crystal Clear Ice]] \\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ1A7ZjTsx8|Mold Making Minute: 2-Part Mold Star 15 Mold]] \\ ====Light Switches==== [[http://blog.dugnorth.com/2012/10/upgrade-light-switches-with-these.html|The original fancy light switches.]] ====Miscellaneous==== [[https://www.sparkfun.com/|Sparkfun]]: everything you need for electrical prototyping. \\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNPNiIeAi5g|Make an acrylic box]] \\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT6Ow_cBTps&feature=related|How to glue acrylic]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmgrpC0WIPU&feature=related|Geneva wheel]]: a cool mechanism for discreet movements.\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kvdq8cRNBM|Rube Goldberg design ideas]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcR7U2tuNoY|Theo Jansen]]: mechanical wind-powered sand creatures.\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehXioMIKg0|Reuben Margolin]]: kinetic wave sculptures.\\ [[http://www.mfdabbs.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Maths_Pages/SketchPad_Files/Mechanical_Linkages/Mechanical_Linkages.html|Mechanical linkages in the geometer's sketchpad]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnYQCBQHt-Q|Mechanical iris]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCagO2CPgRg|Perplexus]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rur5k3BCSI8|Creepy pachinko documentary]]: Japan's addicting mechanical gambling machines.\\ [[http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-big-crane-game/|Crane game]]: build a giant crane game.\\ =====Previous Years' wiki pages ===== [[classes:designandproto:designandproto2011|Design and Prototyping 2011]] \\ [[classes:designandproto:designandproto2012|Design and Prototyping 2012]] \\ [[classes:designandproto:designandproto2013|Design and Prototyping 2013]]