Month: November 2018

Today is the last day to submit CAD/CAM files for full credit.

Exhibit label deadline is end of class Monday.

Click here to submit to your file for laser cutting

Click here to submit a file for 3d printing

Follow this link for Pinball descriptor, Exhibit Label descriptor, Arduino and CAD/CAM resources.  

CAD/CAM redo/questions:

fifth period
Nisa/Toby – weird issue with file.  Let’s take a look.
Jesse/JP – the file was empty.  I can help you export.
Ziggy/Miles- no cut line on laser label.  Also you may need to resize.  No larger than 9×7 inches for the label.
Addison/James – file needs to be designed in Inkscape not Google Docs.  Make sure to have a cutline and no larger than 9×7 inches.

seventh period
Francisco/Davis – laser cut is missing a graphic?
Ridge/Odom – the star 3d print was too big. No larger than 125mm by 125 mm
Jacob K/Ronan – use  doc properties to finish design: Inkscape/laser cutting: set the margins of your document AND save as PDF
Jacob K/Ronan – is this a redo Saturn laser cut?  It needs doc properties and I don’t think Saturn needs a fill color.

Today is a work period for your  Astronomical Pinball Machine.
Divide your work between you and your partner (if you have one).  Example: one does CAD/CAM while the other does woodworking.  No computer lab hangouts.

Follow this link for Pinball descriptor, Exhibit Label descriptor, Arduino and CAD/CAM resources.  

Due date and deadline updates:
CAD/CAM file – either laser cut or 3d printed – due this Thursday, 11/29 to be eligible for full credit.  Late submissions will not be eligible for full credit.

Exhibit Label – this due date reminder has been on Mr. Nealley’s white board.  To help out his second period class Milstead’s due date for the Exhibit Label laser cut is the end of class on Monday, December 3rd.

today:

1. Pinball machine review – description here.
2. Upcoming deadlines:
   11/29 – laser cut exhibit label due at end of class.   Click here for details.
   11/29 – CAD/CAM file due for full credit.  You may submit the following week for reduced credit.
   12/11 – Breadboard and Arduino program completed with functioning inputs, outputs and commented code.
   12/13 – Pinball machine wiring completed and installed.
   12/18 – completed and  functioning pinball game due at end of class.
3. Pinball flipper design ideas – the “correct” design is the one that works repeatedly and consistently.  Here are some ideas  to get you started:
   Pinball Flipper Tutorial
   DIY Pinball Flippers

Pinball assignment description – click here

Pinball exhibit label description – click here

 

The INPUT/OUTPUT project is due at the end of class TODAY. 

This includes:
-your printed code with comments
-your poster

Poster content:

1. images and description of the real system you have modeled.
2. a description of how your model works
3. your printed, elegant, fully commented code
4. Minimum size 11×17 inches

Resources:|
Input/Output project descriptor

Input/Output project rubric

NEW! Button wiring diagram

Basic Structure of an Arduino program

Arduino’s and Servos – wiring and sample code

Arduino Ultrasonic Sensor

Arduino Ultrasonic Sensor – Halloween

Click here to submit a file for 3d printing

Click here to submit to your file for laser cutting

Inkscape/laser cutting: set the cutline to one thousandth of inch

Inkscape/laser cutting: set the margins of your document AND save as PDF

Inkscape/laser cutting: import a file into Inkscape and center it on your shape

Convert images for 3d printing

Finding an image for laser cutting

The INPUT/OUTPUT project is due at the end of class on Thursday, November 8th. 

Your poster is also due on Thursday, November 8thPlan on working your on your poster outside of class.

Poster content:

1. images and description of the real system you have modeled.
2. a description of how your model works
3. your printed, elegant, fully commented code
4. Minimum size 11×17 inches

Resources:|
Input/Output project descriptor

Input/Output project rubric

NEW! Button wiring diagram

Basic Structure of an Arduino program

Arduino’s and Servos – wiring and sample code

Arduino Ultrasonic Sensor

Arduino Ultrasonic Sensor – Halloween

Click here to submit a file for 3d printing

Click here to submit to your file for laser cutting

Inkscape/laser cutting: set the cutline to one thousandth of inch

Inkscape/laser cutting: set the margins of your document AND save as PDF

Inkscape/laser cutting: import a file into Inkscape and center it on your shape

Convert images for 3d printing

Finding an image for laser cutting

Welcome to November!

Due at the end of class today: your CAD/CAM file (either laser cut or 3d printed).  Please ask Mr. Milstead if you need help with this task.

At the end of class today we want you to place your project in it’s assigned spot.  This is so we can assess your progress.

This project is due at the end of class on Thursday, November 8th.  Come to class with your poster ready to add your printed program that includes comments.

Resources:|
Input/Output project descriptor

Input/Output project rubric

NEW! Button wiring diagram

Basic Structure of an Arduino program

Arduino’s and Servos – wiring and sample code

Arduino Ultrasonic Sensor

Arduino Ultrasonic Sensor – Halloween

Click here to submit a file for 3d printing

Click here to submit to your file for laser cutting

Inkscape/laser cutting: set the cutline to one thousandth of inch

Inkscape/laser cutting: set the margins of your document AND save as PDF

Inkscape/laser cutting: import a file into Inkscape and center it on your shape

Convert images for 3d printing

Finding an image for laser cutting