Tools and Knowledge

Tools Used

Knowledge needed to complete prototype construction

 Lab Safety-safety goggles, close-toed shoes, etc. 

•     This aspect ensures the team’s safety and allows the team to prototype and test efficiently and, more importantly, safely. 

How to use a 3D printer/slicer program (MakerBot 3D Printer)  

• This aspect is important to know because the team uses a MakerBot 3D printer to rapidly model prototypes to more efficiently obtain the solution to the problem. 

How to use Autodesk Inventor software

• This aspect is like the 3D printer knowledge needed because it allows the team to draw up and print many prototypes, instead of modeling out of foam or wood. This knowledge allows efficiency and innovation to occur at a much faster rate. 

How to use general carpentry tools-sandpaper, clamps, etc. 

• This aspect allows the team to assemble the team’s prototypes in an easy and safe manner. This allows the team to test the prototype right away and find areas to highlight or improve.  

How to use a caliper 

• This aspect allows the team to get precise measurements to use in 3D modeling. It is important to understand how technology like this works to ensure accurate results. 

How electricity works 

• This aspect allows the team to test the conduction of wires and metal with voltage and motors. It is important to understand because this ensures that the team can move forward with prototyping.