{"id":5059,"date":"2015-11-24T14:40:27","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T18:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/?p=5059"},"modified":"2015-11-24T14:41:25","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T18:41:25","slug":"cube-tossing-robots-mentoring-and-laser-cut-helicopters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/2015\/11\/24\/cube-tossing-robots-mentoring-and-laser-cut-helicopters\/","title":{"rendered":"Cube tossing robots, mentoring, and laser-cut helicopters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello everyone,<\/p>\n

If you frequent the A-Wing, you may notice robots scurring along the corridors.\u00a0 Tomorrow is the big day for students to test their latest robots, notably those that will attempt to climb\/descend stairs.\u00a0 Their ideas and designs are amazing, which is necessary for this challenging task.\u00a0 We\u2019ll report the outcome of this event in next week\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n

The recent engineering project involved robots tossing 3D printed cubes a calculated distance.\u00a0 The cubes were designed in CAD to have shapes buried inside to vary its weight.\u00a0 The landing pad was coated in Play-Doh to indicate exactly where the cubes landed.<\/p>\n

Team robots exhibited wildly different designs.\u00a0 Some robots threw cubes like a trebuchet while others used the robot\u2019s CPU itself to swing-throw the cube (like a see-saw).\u00a0 The class found that varied cube weights made little impact on distance calculations.\u00a0 This was because the LEGO Mindstorms\u2019 motor power was not accurate nor reliable.\u00a0 But it was still an incredible learning experience.<\/p>\n

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Preparing launch of a \u201ccatapult\u201d style robot<\/p>\n

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Control trigger to launch a cube<\/p>\n

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Measuring the throw distance<\/p>\n

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Robot programming software<\/p>\n

A makerspace ecosystem thrives from collaboration.\u00a0 Students help each other with exploring project ideas, sharing suggestions for improvements, learning from each other\u2019s mistakes, and so on.\u00a0 Likewise, mentoring is a important part of a makerspace.\u00a0 We are honored to know several community members who frequent the lab to work on projects and offer advice to our students.<\/p>\n

One mentor is an OSU retiree who specializes in electrical engineering.\u00a0 He makes it a point to regularly spend time in the 3D Lab to answer questions about electrical theory, how things work, how to accomplish project ideas, etc.<\/p>\n

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Chris explaining a radio controlled glider that he designed in Solidworks<\/p>\n

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Mike explaining sine wave theory to interested students<\/p>\n

The 3D Lab is looking for teachers, staff, and community members to mentor our students as they create projects and pursue hobbies\/interests\/assignments.\u00a0 If you are willing to help them, please send an email to tjh1@uakron.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At the start of the fall season, students from Dalton Middle School worked with Wayne College to teach laser cutting.\u00a0 Students produced helicopter designs on paper which were scanned into the computer, then laser-cut from balsa wood.\u00a0 A real helicopter landed on the school\u2019s front lawn as the event concluded.\u00a0 It was a wonderful collaboration with the middle school and the students learned a new skill as a result!\u00a0 We hope to collaborate on future projects together.<\/p>\n

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Calling all makers!\u00a0 Have an idea for a wood or metal working project but don\u2019t have the right tools at home? Need access to CNC router technology or laser engraving? Are you interested in learning the skills of the workshop or how to operate these project-enhancing machines?\u00a0 Schantz MakerSpace (in Orrville, Ohio) has everything you need!<\/p>\n

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Schantz is offering an Open House for their makerspace on Saturday, December 5th from 11am to 1pm.\u00a0 Please see the below\u00a0flyer for details.\u00a0 Please promote this event to friends, family, schools, businesses, and organizations that may be interested!<\/p>\n

MakerSpace Flier<\/a><\/p>\n

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See how New Balance’s 3D printed soles might put a spring in your step:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/new-balance-3d-printed-shoe\/40543<\/a><\/p>\n

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A 7-year-old girl received a new hand thanks to affordable 3D printing:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/uproxx.com\/technology\/2015\/04\/a-7-year-old-girl-got-a-new-3d-printed-left-hand-for-the-wonderful-price-of-50<\/a><\/p>\n

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Until next week,
\nTom<\/p>\n

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