This is a course on the rapid-prototyping of rapid-prototyping machines, covering the theory and practice of digital fabrication. There will be weekly lectures, theory readings, and
machine development projects throughout the semester.
MAS.863/4.140 (How To Make (almost) Anything) or equivalent experience is required as a prerequisite, including safety training and shop access. Enrollment will be by
application.
People
Projects
02/03
Machines
• motivations
• case studies
• development
02/10
Prototyping
• materials
• hardware modules
• software modules
02/17: (Monday classes)
02/24
Materials
• selection
• specification
• testing
03/03
03/10
Motion
• motor types and testing
• motor control
• actuators
03/17
03/24: (Spring Break)
03/31
Controls
• control theory
• controller design
• implementation
04/07
04/14
04/21: (Patriots Day)
04/28
Geometry
• representations
• path planning
• scanning
05/05
Manufacturing
• design for manufacturing
• from prototype to production
• documentation
05/12
Project presentations