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What is Prototyping ?

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Mechanism Design

Introduction

A mechanism is a system of parts that transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movements.

First, make a mechanism along with your teacher.

Materials needed:

stiff paper or cardboard
ruler
cutting tool
string (if you have it)
paper clips, metal brads, and/or push-pins (toothpicks work too!)

Select and make 1 mechanisms that relates to your vehicle movement

PROCESS

Elements Look at the diagram of the mechanism. How many elements does it have? How can you make these out of cardboard, popsicle sticks, or other found materials?
Pivots Look at each element in the diagram more closely. How many pivot points or holes need to be made in each element? What kinds of materials can you use for pivots? (hint: brads, paper clips, and string are very helpful). As you work, pay attention to what parts must be allowed to rotate or move.
Fixed Base All mechanisms require a fixed point of resistance in order to move. Can you tape or "fix" part of your mechanism to your cutting board in such a way that you can operate it with one hand?

These slides are just a starting point. Most mechanisms adapt and deviate from these based on their applications. Don't worry if your mechanism doesn't perfectly match the slides; focus on trying to make sure your input force creates your desired output.

DELIVERABLES:

When you are done making your mechanisms:

PHOTO Photograph your mechanism in its beginning and end states. (2 Photos per mechanism)
GIF Upload your photos to EZGIF.com to make a gif of your mechanisms in action (2 GIFS). For best results, try to keep your camera in the exact same location for both photos. You may have to rig up a make-shift tripod.
POST In the response slide, make a slide for each mechanism that has the two photographs and GIF.

Additional Resources:

http://507movements.com/toc.html

PROTYPING

Cardboard 101

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Energy Visualization

Prompt

Clear and concise communication is essential in any field. One of the most versatile ways of communicating is through visual representations. Being able to take information and present it in a visual way, whether in the form of a dimensional prototype, a diagram, or infographic allows that information to be conveyed more clearly and also allows for deeper understanding.

Thinking of the energy source you researched in the previous activity, create a visual presentation of how the system operates. This creation should show the steps in which it is created, processed, and/or transmitted. This is an individual assignment.

Instructions

Individually, reflect on the energy source you explored in the previous activity. Think about how it could be communicated or demonstrated visually. Create a sketch to describe how this energy source works, how it is created, and/or transmitted to its end use.

Deliverable

When you are finished, please post an image of your sketch to the Responses tab above.

Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is one of the oldest and largest sources of renewable energy, which uses the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity. Hydropower currently accounts for 37% of total U.S. renewable electricity generation and about 7% of total U.S. electricity generation.

https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/hydropower-basics

What is a Precedent?

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This "device" uses one balloon to push the munchkin into the wooden "cart" and you carry the cart next to the target and use the second balloon to push the munchkin into the target.

Transitopia [Master]

What is Prototyping

Simple Mechanism Design

Cardboard 101: Cutting, Shaping, and Joining

Sketching: Thinking Visually

Energy Visualizations

Transpod

Hydropower

Hydropower

Precedents

Response to intro challenge

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