Machine Design (what to build in a machine)

Unit 19.1 =====

Machine Design

  • Steppers & linear motion

  • Rotational motion

  • Endstops

  • Thermistors

  • Sawstop

  • Encoders and OctoPrint’s camera

Assignment [19.1]

Design the feedback that will inform your group-project machine, and change the mechanical design as needed

Unit 19.2 =====

Machine Design

More time to allow for group work in mechanical design & building

Assignment [Unit 19.2]

Fab Academy:

These are in-depth discussions of topics related to this unit, borrowed with love from the Fab Academy archives. The videos linked here (and on the rest of the webpage) are intended to deepen your knowledge on the topics. They are not required for the Foundations of Fabrication course, but they are often good to watch for more perspectives on the same ideas. We love 🎧 listening to videos while doing the repetitive tasks of making; 👀peeking over whenever they've got something good on screen.

  • Fab Academy 2020:

  • Fab Academy 2019:

  • Fab Academy 2017: