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# Machine Week 2023
## MechE (that we can build with the kit)
- framing gussets
- one belt axis design
- lead screw example
- one rotary example
## MechE (examples)
- clank
- corexy (of dave)
- beehive axes
- ... add some more
## Examples
- the blot (or some plotter: motion control, servo, stepper)
- xylophone (motion control, low-fet, stepper)
- drum stik (accel, low-fet)
## Stable Circuits
- stepper
- servo
- low-fet
- BNO085
## Stable Codes
- simple motion controller
- fixed point / stability update
- ... the synchronizer, goddamn
- blot svg-parse thing ffs
- how-to-add a new thing
## Kit
| Part | QTY | Ordered ? | Arrived ? | Kitted ? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Hardware** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FHCS M5x10 ? | x | no | no | no |
| FHCS M5x15 ? | x | no | no | no |
| FHCS M5x20 ? | x | no | no | no |
| FHCS M5x30 ? | x | no | no | no |
| SHCS M5x10 ? | x | no | no | no |
| SHCS M5x14 ? | x | no | no | no |
| SHCS M5x20 ? | x | no | no | no |
| SHCS M5x30 ? | x | no | no | no |
| Nylock M5 | x | no | no | no |
| Washer M5 | x | no | no | no |
| **Extrusion Situations** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [V-Groove Extrusion 2020](https://www.amazon.com/BC-Labs-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion/dp/B092HD1353/) | 2x 1000mm | yes | no | no |
| HFS5-2060 | 3x 2000mm | no | no | no |
| Extrusion Corner Brackets (?) | 20 | no | no | no |
| [Extrusion Post-Install T-Nuts](https://www.amazon.com/Qjaiune-Aluminum-Extrusion-Printer-Profile/dp/B09H5B55ZG/) | x | yes | no | no |
| **USB** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [8-Port Powered USB Hub](https://www.amazon.com/Sokiwi-Aluminum-Expender-Splitter-Individual/dp/B099YS5DGX/?th=1) | 1 | yes | no | no |
| USB A to C Cables | 7 | yes | no | no |
| [USB C to C 240W Cables](https://www.amazon.com/LISEN-Charger-Certified-Charging-MacBook/dp/B0CL26CTYG/) | 1 | yes | no | no! |
| [USB PD Charger](https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Station-Foldable-Portable/dp/B0C6K2PJJ8/) | 1 | yes | no | no |
| [USB PD Decoys](https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Trigger-Polling-Detector-Notebook/dp/B0BCW2LQP8) | 2 | yes | no | no |
| **Transmission** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NEMA17 Motors](https://www.amazon.com/STEPPERONLINE-Stepper-Bipolar-4-Lead-Printer/dp/B00QEYADRQ/) | 5 | yes | no | no |
| Kevlar 8800K43 | 50ft | no | no | no |
| GT2 Pulleys | 4 | yes | no | no |
| GT2 Belt Open | - | yes | no | no |
| GT2 Belt Closed 280mm | 2 | no | (pull from stock ?) | no |
| 6808 (? depds on rotary design) Bearings | 2 | no | no | no |
| [625 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-625-2RS-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Bearings/dp/B07TML6YP4/?th=1) | 20 | yes | no | no |
| [625F Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/%EF%BC%BB12-Pack%EF%BC%BD625-2RS-Ball-Bearings-Miniature/dp/B0BRQP2QG7/) | 12 | yes | no | no |
| [Standard Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Plastic/dp/B09QPG7XGR/) | 20 | yes | no | no |
| [Small Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/3Dman-Plastic-Pulley-Passive-Bearing/dp/B07V4GHLL8/) | 20 | yes | no | no |
| **Misc** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Limit Switches](https://www.amazon.com/JANDECCN-Switch-Straight-Action-V-153-1C25/dp/B0BDDCYTPP/) | 4 | yes | no | no |
---
# The Task
Each section will design and build a "machine" - this means anything that includes **mechanism, actuation, automation and application**, so:
### **Mechanism:** mechanical degrees-of-freedom (DOF)
### **Actuation:** computer-controllable motion of the above DOFs
### **Automation:** software-coordinated computer-control of the above, and i.e. sequences therein
### **Application:** pipelines from desired (designed) outcomes (shapes generated, patterns drawn, parts picked-and-placed etc), to actual outcomes (real stuff!)
---
# Examples / Ideas
The machines you design and build **don't need to be complicated** - try to de-risk ideas early, and do stuff that "works right away" rather than complex projects that require hundreds of details to come together all at once in order to work. This can be fun; have fun.
### [Label Maker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_rrbo6_42U&t=73s)
### [Wire Cutter](https://youtu.be/7E6iHRjvH_k?t=20)
### [Music Machines](https://youtu.be/dhKYxDzyXqI?t=5)
### [String / Floating Machines](https://youtu.be/dZLtPFJEQi0?t=104)
### [Architecture-Scale / Space Transforming](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/people/gilsunshine/systems.html)
### [Claw Machine](https://youtu.be/zR3BLM_TAmg?t=117)
### [Robot Chainsaw Machine](https://youtu.be/ix68oRfI5Gw?t=1160)
### [Robot Basketball Hoop](https://youtu.be/myO8fxhDRW0?t=598)
---
# Useful Design Notes
[How to Make Something that Makes Almost Anything](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/index.html)
## MechE
[slocum: FUNdaMENTALS](http://pergatory.mit.edu/resources/fundamentals.html)
[mechanical design principles](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/mechanical_design/principles/)
[transmissions](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/mechanical_design/transmissions/)
[kinematics](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/mechanical_design/kinematics/)
[materials](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/mechanical_design/materials/)
[common mechanical design patterns](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/mechanical_design/approaches/)
## EE (power electronics):
[common switching architectures](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/power_electronics/architectures/)
[commutating motors](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/power_electronics/commutation/)
## Metrology:
[accuracy vs. precision](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/metrology/01_concepts.html)