IED - Unit 4 Videos
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Autodesk Show Reel 2019
Watch Autodesk's promotional video and note the products their software has been used to create. While we won't be able to create everything they're showing off, we'll be learned a lot about their software in the coming weeks and other engineering classes. To get started, Autodesk's Digital Steam Tutorials for Inventor will be a lot of help in modeling your puzzle pieces |
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Automata - Unit 4
As we start to explore more features of Inventor, we will be working on designing and building automata. As you watch this, consider some of the movements you may want to build into your own automatas |
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Subtractive Modeling - Activity 4.1g
Watch carefully, it will show you how to extrude CUT a part. As we have already learned how to Extrude a part you will now have the ability to add or subtract from a part the you have created. |
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Disney Automata
Disney doesn't just make cartoons, they are also an active engineering and design company. In this video from Disney Research Labs, they developed computer software to help their animators and designers software to help them develop automata. |
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How Models and Simulations help Engineering Activity 4.1a
Engineers rarly build the final product, and certainly not before using the engineering design process. As part of the design process, engineers and technicians will use a combination ov Models and Simulations to help the project. In you notebook, write down what systems are used. |
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Origami Puzzle Cube - Activity 4.1b
This puzzle cube was made out of nothing but paper, see you are getting off easy by getting to use wooden or plastic cubes. Watch the video and think about different ways you can communicate an idea. This is an example of a physical model, but what are other ways we've shared ideas. Do all methods of communicating ideas work the same way? |
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Lesson 4.5 - Distance vs Displacement
Take notes on the similarities and differences between distance and displacement. What is a good example of recording distance? How do you track displacement? |
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Lesson 4.5 - Displacement Time Graphs
Distance and displacement vs time graphs are effective ways of showing movement and speed. Take notes on how to read the graph and how to calculate speed from the inromation presented in the charts. |
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What is Math Modeling? - Activity 4.6
How does mathematical modeling relate to the design process? What are examples of problems solved with the use of mathematical modeling? |
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Trendline and equations in Excel - Activity 4.6
In today's activity we will be using Excel to generate graphs and find equations to mathematically model real world data. While this video is using a different version of Excel, we will be using similar commands. Pay attention to the steps he follows to generate the equation |
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Automata Test File - Lesson 4.7
Use this video to help guide you though making measurements of displacement on your CAM. The ruler is a part file in the same folder as the automata test assemblies. |
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Using a Triple Beam Balance - Activity 4.1c
Watch carefully, we will be using these in class today to weight each of your puzzle parts. |
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Decision Matrix in Plain English
This video will walk you though one method of making a decision matrix. While they make one for insulating a house, the same idea can apply to making a choice of which puzzle design you'll make |
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Automata From Simple to Complex
As you are watching this video take notes about the Cams used by the automata shown. Do they use the same shapes we've covered, or do they use something else? Sketch out at least one of the mechanisms you find interesting in your notebook |
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Puzzle Cube Pieces - Activity 4.1f
Follow along with the video in Inventor. This is a great step by step to help you create your own pieces. Saving: -Create and Inventor Folder on your drive - Label parts by color and project - Example Green Puzzle Cube Part |
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Errors in Measurements
As we prepare to start measuring displacement created by cams in a test box automata, let's review errors in measurements and statistics. Major topics include
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Mechanical 7 Segment Display
Seven Segment Displays are commonly associated with electronics, but there's nothing stopping you from using the common design in a mechanical system. While this one is not advertised as an automata, it is still using toppers, followers, cams and crank arms. While watching this video, pay close attention to how the cams are designed. |
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Puzzle Cube Project - Assembly Constraints
Watch carefully, this video will help you assemble the puzzle parts that you have created. |
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Puzzle Cube Project - Presentation
Watch carefully, this video will help you create a presentation (exploded view) or your assembly. |
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Puzzle Cube Project - Creating Drawings CAD
Watch carefully, this video will help you create a working drawing of each of your puzzle parts. |
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Teacher made Automatas
Here are some automatas made by PLTW teachers as part of their training Using the same kit as we are note how some machines are more complex than others. Also note some of the problems even the teachers faced in building the machines.For a few more, take a look at the PLTW Automata playlist |
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Puzzle Cube Submission
Inventor has a feature called pack-and-go, which you can use to make sure all of the important CAD files are included in your submission, be it to a team member or an instructor. Recommendations: 1) Open up a presentation or drawing file that includes your puzzle cube assembly. 2) Select Pack and Go from the inventor menu 3) If an error occurs, click ok. The pack and go window should still appear. If it does not, please ask for help. 4) Select "Copy to single path" and "Include Linked files" 5) Know where you are saving your files, you may want to create a new folder for this, then press search to find your project files 6) Once files are found, click on start to collect the files 7) Once finished, find the folder you created, compress it into a zip file (right click on the folder, look for 7-zip, then select "add to FOLDER-NAME.zip") |
Example Puzzle Cube Projects
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