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Each section will design and build a "machine" - this means anything that includes **mechanism, actuation, automation and application**, that just means:
### **Mechanism:** mechanical degrees-of-freedom (DOF)
### **Actuation:** computer-controllable motion of the above DOFs
### **Automation / Application** software-coordinated computer-control of the above, and i.e. sequences therein
The motion should result in some desired outcome... maybe make something, draw something, change something, assemble something, sort something, cast a spell, etc.
> We can also think more broadly about "tools" - what does it mean to build a computer-controlled system that acts like a tool, interacting with the world but being mediated by some designer's intent... it's a [foamcore world](https://web.mit.edu/imoyer/www/portfolio/foamcore/index.html).
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)
# Examples from this Kit
T gusset [[CAD](CAD/parts/gusset_T.f3z)][[stl](CAD/parts/gusset_T.stl)]
Elbow gusset [[CAD](CAD/parts/gusset_elbow.f3z)][[stl](CAD/parts/gusset_elbow.stl)]
### A Rotary Axis [[CAD](CAD/rotary_axis/rotary_axis.f3z)] [[notes](https://ekswhyzee.com/2019/04/09/gt2-belt-rotary-cad.html)]
- corexy (of dave)
- beehive axes
- clank-mudstack-extruder design pattern
- ... add some more
## Examples
- the blot (or some plotter: motion control, servo, stepper)
- xylophone (motion control, low-fet, stepper)
- drum stik (accel, low-fet)
| Part | QTY | Ordered ? | Arrived ? | Kitted ? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Hardware** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FHCS M5x10 | x | x | x | x |
| FHCS M5x20 | x | x | x | x |
| FHCS M5x30 | x | x | x | x |
| FHCS M5x40 | x | x | x | x |
| SHCS M5x10 | x | x | x | x |
| SHCS M5x20 | x | x | x | x |
| Nylock M5 | x | x | x | x |
| Washer M5 | x | x | x | x |
| FHCS M3x8 | x | x | x | x |
| SHCS M3x8 | x | x | x | x |
| SHCS M3x16 | x | x | x | x |
| Nylock M3 | x | x | x | x |
| Washer M3 | x | x | x | x |
| [Aluminum Spacer](https://www.mcmaster.com/94669A042/) | 10 | x | x | x |
| [Eccentric Spacers](https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Traders-Eccentric-Aluminium-Extrusion/dp/B09CYK9P43/) | 10 | x | no | no |
| [V-Groove Extrusion 2020](https://www.amazon.com/BC-Labs-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion/dp/B092HD1353/) | 2x 1000mm | x | x | x |
| HFS5-2060 | 3x 2000mm | x | x | x |
| Extrusion Corner Brackets | 20 | x | x | x |
| [Extrusion Post-Install T-Nuts](https://www.amazon.com/Qjaiune-Aluminum-Extrusion-Printer-Profile/dp/B09H5B55ZG/) | x | x | x | x |
| [8-Port Powered USB Hub](https://www.amazon.com/Sokiwi-Aluminum-Expender-Splitter-Individual/dp/B099YS5DGX/?th=1) | 1 | x | x | x |
| USB A to C Cables | 7 | x | x | x |
| [USB C to C 240W Cables](https://www.amazon.com/LISEN-Charger-Certified-Charging-MacBook/dp/B0CL26CTYG/) | 1 | x | x | x |
| [USB PD Charger](https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Station-Foldable-Portable/dp/B0C6K2PJJ8/) | 1 | x | x | x |
| [USB PD Decoys](https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Trigger-Polling-Detector-Notebook/dp/B0BCW2LQP8) | 2 | x | x | x |
| **Motors** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NEMA17 Motors](https://www.amazon.com/STEPPERONLINE-Stepper-Bipolar-4-Lead-Printer/dp/B00QEYADRQ/) | 5 | x | x | x |
| [Standard Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Youleke-Torque-Digital-Servo%EF%BC%8CWaterproof-Horn%EF%BC%88270%C2%B0%EF%BC%89/dp/B08739MGPL/) | 2 | x | no | no |
| [Mini Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Miuzei-MG90S-Servo-Helicopter-Arduino/dp/B0BWJ26PX2/) | 2 | x | x | x |
| [GT2 Pulleys](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | 4 | x | x | x |
| [GT2 Belt Open](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | - | x | x | x |
| GT2 Belt Closed 280mm | 2 | x | x | x |
| [6808 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/XIKE-6808-2RS-Bearings-40x52x7mm-Pre-Lubricated/dp/B09D2VY3BK/?th=1) | 2 | x | no | no |
| [625 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-625-2RS-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Bearings/dp/B07TML6YP4/?th=1) | 10 | x | x | x |
| [625F Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/%EF%BC%BB12-Pack%EF%BC%BD625-2RS-Ball-Bearings-Miniature/dp/B0BRQP2QG7/) | 10 | x | x | x |
| [Standard Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Plastic/dp/B09QPG7XGR/) | 20 | x | x | x |
| [Small Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/3Dman-Plastic-Pulley-Passive-Bearing/dp/B07V4GHLL8/) | 20 | x | x | x |
| [Limit Switches](https://www.amazon.com/JANDECCN-Switch-Straight-Action-V-153-1C25/dp/B0BDDCYTPP/) | 5 | x | x | x |
[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/)
[accuracy vs. precision](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/865.21/topics/metrology/01_concepts.html)