Week |
Topic |
Pre-Class Reading |
Homework |
1 |
Introduction to 3D Printing Technologies |
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2 |
Mechanical Components – Hardware & Frame / Kit Assembly (1) |
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3 |
Mechanical Components – Motors |
Introduction to Stepper Motors |
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4 |
Hot End, Materials, and Thermodynamics / Kit Assembly (2) |
How It’s Made: Filament |
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5 |
Electrical Components – Sensors, Switches, & Belts/ Kit Assembly (3) |
Sensors, Switches, and Motors |
Thermistor Lookup & Configuration.h |
6 |
Electrical Components – Circuit Board & Power / Kit Assembly (4) |
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(HW1 due) |
7 |
Modeling & Part Design |
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Solidworks Tutorials |
8 |
Firmware, Slicing & G-Code |
Creative Thinking Lesson 1 (on HuskyCT) |
(HW2 due) |
9 |
System Integration and Calibration |
Creative Thinking Lesson 2 |
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10 |
Delta Kinematics, Troubleshooting, and Part Evaluation |
Creative Thinking Lesson 3 |
Evaluation of Printing Parameters |
11 |
Creative Thinking Lessons 5-7 (online) |
Creative Thinking Lesson 4 |
(HW3 due) |
12 |
Application and Reverse Engineering |
Photogrammetry |
Solidworks: Airbus Door Hinge |
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Thanksgiving holiday (no class) |
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13 |
Student Presentation |
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(HW4 due) |
14 |
Design & Print |
DMLS Build Guide & Post-printing p.22-28 |
Copyright, Trademark, and Patent |
15 |
Demo and Competition |
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(HW5 due) |