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Schoology How-To’s

Below is a Playlist of how-to’s when using Schoology to hand stuff in. Answers to the following questions are address and more! Need to upload a picture/video?Use a Word or Excel Document?Use google drive to upload stuff?How to use a discussion to answer a question?Use the create tab to...

Need Some Distance Learning Ideas for COVID-19?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Now that more kids are attending an online high school, they will have more spare time in their hands. Here’s a short list of some of the things that you could do in CIM class with your kiddos while trying out distance learning. All will require a computer (That’s what the C in “CIM”...

Advanced CAD Modeling & Mfg Math Activity

Written by Chris Hurd.

Worksheet with DimensionsElectronic Hand-in Document In this activity, students can download the worksheet with the dimensions and directions, and use them to build the METRIC models in your favorite 3D modeling software. NOTE: Worksheet with Dimensions Drawings updated 4/30/2020… Thanks...

What comes in the box and how do I wire it together?

Written by Chris Hurd.

I know, that’s really two questions… actually a Q & A and a How to… so I’ll post it in both… What does the Tormach xsTECH come with? What’s in the box? How do I wire it together? All of these questions and more answered in this short video. Like...

How to hold material in the xsTECH

Written by Chris Hurd.

What’s the best way to hold _____________ in my xsTECH router? From strap clamps to double sided tape, we have it all! Learn how to hold everything including circuit boards, flat stock, and blocks in this video. Can you believe that you can use strap clamps, sticky tape, and all kinds...

Will a vice fit in an xsTECH?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Answer: That’s a fair question. When trying to come up with an aswer though, you’ll have to do a bit of research, as it will depend on what you’re machining. Also, there are many different one’s out there. Luckily Jim did some research for us… maybe this video...

3D Printing: Ears to Fuel Tanks

Written by Chris Hurd.

Great video Mr. Phan found on the internet that describes the future of 3D printing. Big take away is that dreams are becoming reality and maybe Additive Manufacturing is the next Industrial Revolution. 3D-printing innovations in recent years have brought a sea change in the fabrication of...

Where do you get the Dobot handshaking wires?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: I’m teaching CIM for the first time in a few years and am a bit rusty. I’m getting ready to start using the Dobots. I don’t remember this 4 wire piece that goes into the breadboard. I know I have a lot of 3 pronged ones from vex. Do you know what it’s called and where I can get one?...

Why you should make useless things

Written by Chris Hurd.

A TED talk that explains why you should make useless things…. As you’ll see there are many advantages and sometimes humor is the best medicine. I knew there was a good reason i consider myself the “hardware” guy! Need joy without performance anxiety or fear of failure?...

Author: Chris Hurd

Schoology How-To’s

Need Some Distance Learning Ideas for COVID-19?

Advanced CAD Modeling & Mfg Math Activity

What comes in the box and how do I wire it together?

How to hold material in the xsTECH

Will a vice fit in an xsTECH?

3D Printing: Ears to Fuel Tanks

Where do you get the Dobot handshaking wires?

Why you should make useless things

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