Review Machine Elements
     


Went through Solidworks tutorials



Model and compare various actuators

Delta-bot (linkage)


H-bot (belt)


Linear actuator (bolt)
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Learn about existing models

Linear actuators - Commercial products

THK | electronic actuators http://www.ea-thk.com/


Oriental Motors http://www.orientalmotor.co.jp/products/actuator/overview_1/


Linear actuators - DIYs
Linear Actuator Design - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN1xSIgnwDA

OpenBuilds Mini V Linear Actuator - BUILD 2 of 2 - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C15yPENQ074


RC Liebherr A 900 C Litronic part 2 - Linear actuator test 1 - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWUezxoBhUQ&list=PLeg7YgiF5r9q2Semgij53irbwOQ1Ck7YX&index=8


OpenBeam - An open source miniature construction system by Terence Tam — Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttstam/openbeam-an-open-source-miniature-construction-sys



Modify an existing model

MakerSlide : https://www.inventables.com/technologies/makerslide
Open Source Aluminum Extrusion with V-rail Linear Bearing System Built in

Simple Camera Slider : https://www.inventables.com/projects/simple-camera-slider#digital-files
Downloaded the STEP file and import to Solidworks.

SolidWorks has long supported *.stp or STEP import and export. STEP files are the most robust neutral file format available for exchanging model data between CAD systems.
Can SolidWorks open STP files? : http://www.capinc.com/support/faq/usage-faq/can-solidworks-open-stp-files


Progress report // Pick and place, HTML5 VM: https://www.evernote.com/l/AUaxhJvzF5pFUrlm1mGT0ogGQvcP8qrV9IU