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Week 13: Machine Design

This week was a group project! West section made a painting machine using Nadya and James' diy machine and the gestalt framework. The project is documented on our site, so I'll just list what I worked on: some of the construction of the machine, most of the programming for getting it to take a path of points and run, and some initial testing out of painting images. This was a really fun project, and Nadya and James gave great instructions for making the machines. They're pretty easy to use, and there are seriously endless ways to combine them together. :)

  • Assignment: make a machine, including the end effector. build the passive parts and operate it manually. document the group project and your individual contribution
  • Made: painting machine
  • Programs Used: Python (gestalt)
  • Tools Used: Laser Cutter, Shopbot, Modela