152 Robot

This TV is tailored for the 152 engineering class. This page will describe the steps of designing and fabricating a vacuum formed body for the 152 robot. This page will also contain links to sign up for the equipment training necessary for completing this training venture and 152 in general.

Necessary Equipment

For 152, students will need to certify on the Soldering Irons, the Electronics Workstation, the Vinyl Cutter, the Vacuum Former, and the Finishing Room. Because the Vacuum Former is located in the Vault, students will also need to pass The Vault quiz as well. Please read the wiki pages and pass the Canvas quizzes for these 6 pieces of equipment/facilities before conducting your in-person demonstrations.

Signing Up for Training/Demonstrations

Given the large number of students in 152, training and demonstrations will follow a similar format to 151.

• Soldering Iron training will be conducted in 4 2-person teams (for a total of 8 students). Ideally, your teammate will be the same teammate you have for the robot project overall. Each 2-person team will solder one Maker Hub LED board kit in a 1-hour block.
• Electronic Workstation training will be conducted in groups of 8 students in a 1-hour block.
• Vinyl Cutter training will be conducted in groups of 8 students in a 1-hour block.
• Vacuum Former and Finishing Room training will be conducted simultaneously within a 1-hour block. This training will also accommodate 8 students at a time.

Please sign up for training at the following Google Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BwhbqF90DvTv4_sZq3c2Y9d1rvjpHUb6BeC_hYj_wVU/edit?usp=sharing

Procedure

The following procedure will show the process of vacuum forming and spray painting a PETG body for a 152 robot.