Author: Chris&Jim CIM

Factory simulations from UK show off automation

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Doesn’t get much better than this!  18 teachers from around the country gathered at the University of Kentucky to learn about CIM for two weeks. They spent two days showing off what they learned by making a factory simulation. The class was broken up into two teams, and both successfully completed...

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Project Idea: USB Powered LED Sign

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

All files for this project are attached in a zip file at the link below. These files include: All inventor part files: tweak to your heart’s content DWG Files to check tolerances STL  files for a 3D Printer Laser files for the cover & Sign Various pictures to help with assembly USB LED...

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How Do I start My Lynxmotion Robot With SSC-32U?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get my Lynxmotion robot to connect with my computer? I have the new USB version of the SSC-32. Answer: It is a little bit different, in that there is now only one switch, and it will connect every single time, as long as you follow the right steps.  The steps are listed below and...

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CTI 2016: What is CIM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Wow! I think I’m famous!  First I saw of this was today, as posted on CalPoly Pomona’s YouTube page. It gives a short overview of what CIM is, and what you can expect to leave from core training with. Thanks CPP! [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/BKQE6w6Psn8″ width=”800″] ...

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Student Research Exemplars

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: There are a couple of research assignments that I would like my students to do. Do you have any exemplars of what you have used in class? Answer: 1.1 History of CIM Powerpoint Examples 2.2 CIM Processes Brochure Examples   process-brochure-template We sure do! Note that the exemplars that...

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Chris and Jim CIM Gets a Face Lift!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Hey boys and girls! Chris and Jim CIM just got a face lift thanks to an amazing senior at Cazenovia High School. Mike Gugino, a computer/Software Engineering major is a Freshman at RIT and this was his senior project.  Mike did all the coding and the heavy lifting behind the scenes, and then taught...

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LMS: Announcements Are Grayed Out

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: I want to use announcements in my LMS, but they are grayed out so that my students can’t get to them. Can I make them visible? Answer:   Of course you can. Just know that they will stay grayed out until you add at least one announcement. See the short video below to learn how...

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