The TechnoGirls project of 2020 was to learn how to create a robot. The following sessions were delivered in the spring of 2020 via Google Meet. All the presentations will be posted here. If you use the presentations please give credit.
CAD - intro to onShape, overview of subsystems and requirements (50 minutes)
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CAD - designing square tubing for structure (30 minutes)
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CAD - Adding mounting holes (30 minutes)
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CAD - designing gussets
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CAD - fillet corners
CAD - Assembly of frame, fasteners
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Electronics - Motors and gears
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CAD - Wheels and shafts
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CAD - Gearbox design
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CAD - assemble the gearbox
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Note: running 1 hour sessions we completed to this point after 11 hours.
CAD - mount the gearbox
Electronics overview
CAD - Bumpers
Arduino control system/RoboRio control system
Programming lesson
Soldering/wiring overview
Electrical layout
Generating the Bill Of Materials
Part numbers/part tracking/purchasing/inventory management
Creating drawings/exporting files
CAM - creating Jig for consistent manufacturing
CAM - creating toolpaths for aluminum square tubing
CAM - creating toolpaths for polycarbonate flat
Tool safety