| b | n | n | [V-Groove Extrusion 2020](https://www.amazon.com/BC-Labs-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion/dp/B092HD1353/) | 2x 1000mm |
| SHCS M5x10 | x | x | x | x |
| y | y | n | HFS5-2060 | 3x 2000mm |
| SHCS M5x20 | x | x | x | x |
| y | y | n | Extrusion Corner Brackets | 20 |
| Nylock M5 | x | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [Extrusion Post-Install T-Nuts](https://www.amazon.com/Qjaiune-Aluminum-Extrusion-Printer-Profile/dp/B09H5B55ZG/) | ? |
| Washer M5 | x | x | x | x |
| --- | --- | --- | **Motors** | --- |
| FHCS M3x8 | x | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [NEMA17 Motors](https://www.amazon.com/STEPPERONLINE-Stepper-Bipolar-4-Lead-Printer/dp/B00QEYADRQ/) | 5 |
| SHCS M3x8 | x | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [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 |
| SHCS M3x16 | x | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [Mini Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Miuzei-MG90S-Servo-Helicopter-Arduino/dp/B0BWJ26PX2/) | 2 |
| Nylock M3 | x | x | x | x |
| --- | --- | --- | **Transmission** | --- |
| Washer M3 | x | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [GT2 Pulleys](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | 4 |
| [Aluminum Spacer](https://www.mcmaster.com/94669A042/) | 10 | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [GT2 Belt Open](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | - |
| [Eccentric Spacers](https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Traders-Eccentric-Aluminium-Extrusion/dp/B09CYK9P43/) | 10 | x | x | no |
| y | n | n | [GT2 Belt Closed Assortment](https://www.amazon.com/PAGOW-Printer-Timing-Closed-Rubber/dp/B088M3V865) | 1 |
| y | n | n | [6808 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/XIKE-6808-2RS-Bearings-40x52x7mm-Pre-Lubricated/dp/B09D2VY3BK/?th=1) | 2 |
| [V-Groove Extrusion 2020](https://www.amazon.com/BC-Labs-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion/dp/B092HD1353/) | 2x 1000mm | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [625 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-625-2RS-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Bearings/dp/B07TML6YP4/?th=1) | 10 |
| HFS5-2060 | 3x 2000mm | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [625F Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Shielded-Bearings/dp/B07Z3DXF14) | 10 |
| Extrusion Corner Brackets | 20 | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Plastic/dp/B09QPG7XGR/) | 20 |
| [Extrusion Post-Install T-Nuts](https://www.amazon.com/Qjaiune-Aluminum-Extrusion-Printer-Profile/dp/B09H5B55ZG/) | x | x | x | x |
| --- | --- | --- | **Misc** | --- |
| **USB** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| y | n | n | [Limit Switches](https://www.amazon.com/JANDECCN-Switch-Straight-Action-V-153-1C25/dp/B0BDDCYTPP/) | 5 |
| [8-Port Powered USB Hub](https://www.amazon.com/Sokiwi-Aluminum-Expender-Splitter-Individual/dp/B099YS5DGX/?th=1) | 1 | x | x | x |
| --- | --- | --- | **Circuits** | --- |
| USB A to C Cables | 7 | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [USB C PD Brick](https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Station-Foldable-Portable/dp/B0C6K2PJJ8) | 1 |
| [USB C to C 240W Cables](https://www.amazon.com/LISEN-Charger-Certified-Charging-MacBook/dp/B0CL26CTYG/) | 1 | x | x | x |
| y | n | n | [USB C2C Cable](https://www.amazon.com/Anker-2-Pack-Charging-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B09LCJPZ1P) | 1 |
| [USB PD Charger](https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Station-Foldable-Portable/dp/B0C6K2PJJ8/) | 1 | x | x | x |
| n | n | n | Router | 1 |
| [USB PD Decoys](https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Trigger-Polling-Detector-Notebook/dp/B0BCW2LQP8) | 2 | x | x | x |
| n | n | n | Backpack Dually | 1 |
| **Motors** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| n | n | n | Backpack UART/RS485 | 4 |
| [NEMA17 Motors](https://www.amazon.com/STEPPERONLINE-Stepper-Bipolar-4-Lead-Printer/dp/B00QEYADRQ/) | 5 | x | x | x |
| n | n | n | Ribbon Cable | 50ft ? |
| [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 | x | x |
| n | n | n | 10-Pin IDC | 12 ? |
| [Mini Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Miuzei-MG90S-Servo-Helicopter-Arduino/dp/B0BWJ26PX2/) | 2 | x | x | x |
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| **Transmission** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kevlar 8800K43 | 50ft | x | x | no |
| [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 | x | x |
| [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 |
| **Misc** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Limit Switches](https://www.amazon.com/JANDECCN-Switch-Straight-Action-V-153-1C25/dp/B0BDDCYTPP/) | 5 | x | x | x |
Each section will design and build a "machine" - this means anything that includes **mechanism, actuation, automation and application**, that just means:
Each section will design and build a "machine" - this means anything that includes **mechanism, actuation, automation and application.**
You'll get a [**kit of parts**](KIT.md) to do this, and we have [**an example linear axis**](TODO) and [**an example rotary axis**](TODO) that you can use as building blocks. We also have two example projects: [**a xylophone that plays itself**](TODO) and a [**small, very fast drawing machine**](TODO). We also provide a [**set of modular hardware and software for motion control**](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/jakeread/machineweek-2024-control)(requires a gitlab login) to help get things moving.
You should also **document your machine** and **use git to collaborate** a-la last year's examples:
- CBA Section 2023: [repo](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/CBA/machine) and [website](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/CBA/machine/index.html)
- Harvard Section 2023: [repo](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/Harvard/machine) and [website](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/Harvard/machine/index.html)
### **Automation / Application** software-coordinated computer-control of the above, to accomplish a task.
The motion should result in some desired outcome... maybe make something, draw something, change something, assemble something, sort something, cast a spell, etc.
The motion should result in some desired outcome... maybe make something, draw something, change something, assemble something, sort something, cast a spell, etc.
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.
> [Ilan](https://web.mit.edu/imoyer/www/index.html) (inventor of [CoreXY](http://www.corexy.com/)) would urge us to think more carefully 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).
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### [Light Painting](img/maxl-hello-world.jpg)
# 3. Examples / Ideas
TODO: fill in images of each of these, on this page
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.
