Introduction
This is an advanced course tailored for high school students and an essential class for robotics team.
It is about modeling, design, integration and best practices for use of machine elements such as bearings, springs, gears, cams and mechanisms. Modeling and analysis of these elements is based upon extensive application of physics, mathematics and core mechanical engineering principles (solid mechanics, manufacturing, estimation, computer simulation, etc.).
These principles are reinforced via
- Hands-on laboratory experiences wherein students conduct experiments and disassemble machines
- A substantial design project wherein students model, design, fabricate and characterize a mechanical system that is relevant to a real world application.
Students master the materials via problems sets that are directly related to, and coordinated with, the deliverable of their project. Student assessment is based upon mastery of the course materials and the student’s ability to synthesize, model and fabricate a mechanical device subject to engineering constraints (e.g. cost and time/schedule).
The key knowledge and skills students will gain:
- Mechanical Design
- Mechanical drawing and blueprints
- Computer aided design
- 3D printing
- CNC machine operations
Prerequisitions
Grade 7 and above. Solid math and problem solving mind sets. Creative and persistent
Enrollment:
- email [email protected]
- Or show up at class
Location: 1960 Leslie ST, San Mateo, ca
Time: every Saturday, 6:30pm
Course Schedule
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| 6/2/2019 | Open House. Machine Shop Safety Training. Introduction of instruments. |
| 6/9/2019 | Computer aided design |
| 6/16/2019 | 3D printing and CNC mcahines |
| 6/23/2019 | Orthographic and Isometric Drawing. Basic skills required to do professional blueprints. |
| 6/30/2019 | Structural design using 2-D material and cutting and assembling corrugated board |
| 7/7/2019 | Project of hard moon landing. Design a landing vehicle that can make raw eggs surviving hard landing impacts. |
| 7/14/2019 | Design with calculation of force, speed, torque, momentum, power, and energy |
| 7/21/2019 | Craftsmanship and Concept of tolerance, fit, accuracy, and precision |
| 7/28/2019 | Project of lifting and spinning. Every thing made from plywood, including gears and pulley itself. |
| 8/4/2019 | Project of pulley systems (cont.). |
| 8/11/2019 | Project of robot Chassis Systems |
| 8/18/2019 | Make parts for robot driving train. CNC milling and 3d printing |
| 8/25/2019 | Assemble robot driving train |
| 9/1/2019 | Evaluate robot chassis and stress test. |
Tools:
Drawing tools: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Compass-Protractor-Geometry-Students/dp/B01F4HU076
