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Project Idea: Dual Lynx To Vex Handshaking Modules

Sorry it took so long, but here is some info on how to make the Dual Handshake Module Jim & I designed two years ago. All files are attached in a zip file at the link below. These files include: All inventor part files: tweak to your heart’s content STL and Makerbot files DXF files for...

How Do You Print From Inventor To MakerBot?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: I want to make something on my MakerBot that I have modeled in Inventor, but it always comes out too small. I hate doing math; is there an easy way to scale it? Answer: Sure is! Best way I have found is to scale it in Inventor when exporting the STL file. Here’s the process for...

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...

Tool Attribute WS: What Speeds & Feeds for Renshape?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: What are the speeds and feeds that you use in your classroom while CNC machining? Answer: That’s really a loaded question! It depends on a lot of different variables. With that said, below is a list of speeds, feeds, plunge rates, and general info I use when machining Renshape 440...

CIM class at UK gets visitors

Written by Chris Hurd.

Scott Tobias and I are teaching at the University of Kentucky for two weeks, and our charge is this: Train 18 teachers from around the country to teach our nations high school students Computer Integrated Manufacturing. (The best PLTW Engineering course by far btw….) Every year we get visitors...

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″] ...

VEX: Transfer System Example & Hydraulic Parts Feeder & Gripper

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: There really isn’t one. Just this video with examples of a VEX Transfer System, a VEX hydraulic parts feeder, and a VEX hydraulic gripper.

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...

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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