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Onshape Solutions

These videos are best digested when you have not a clue what OnShape is or how it works. They are answers to the questions most often asked by students and teachers when the first open on shape. We would suggest watching them in order, if you have the time, but most of you won’t, and that’s...

DobotStudio: The Basics

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: How do I get started with DobotStudio? There really isn’t much info out there yet on how to use my Dobot Magician Robotic Arm. Solution: Well, first off, here’s just the tip of the iceberg…. more to be added as I figure stuff out. This robot can be taught and record points...

My ________________ doesn’t work. How do I get PLTW Tech Support?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My ________________ doesn’t work. How do I get PLTW Tech Support? or What’s in the Purchase Manual? or How do I get….. Answer: PLTW now has what is called the Solution Center, and it can be found here: https://www.pltw.org/get-involved/register-pltw/program-support....

How do I use Inventor to make The Flange?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I use Inventor to make The Flange? Answer: See the video below for one way to do it. It walks you through all the steps from hole cycles to profiles, to roughing operations. The video below does not have any sound track. .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is...

HOW DO I HANDSHAKE A LYNXMOTION AL5D ARM WITH A VEX CORTEX?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I make my Lynxmotion Robotic Arm talk to a VEX Cortex? Solution: The actual wiring is easy, and so is the programming. Let me break the answer up into sections: Question: How do I receive a signal on a Cortex from the SSC-32 (Lynx Robot) in RobotC? Answer: One way to do it is shown...

MAKING ARCS WITH G & M CODE

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I make an arc using G & M codes? Solution: It’s easy! The method shown here shows you how to do it with a known end point and centerpoint. The four minute video below shows you how step by step. Sorry for the poor sound quality, but it’s real time during a lesson...

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Initials on a wax block are boring and expensive! Do you have a better way to teach G & M code basics? Solution: Sure do! How about doing initials, or a simple graphic on a wooden yo-yo? That’s right, a yo-yo. Students love it! Special thanks to Chris Lallier...

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Onshape Solutions

DobotStudio: The Basics

My ________________ doesn’t work. How do I get PLTW Tech Support?

How do I use Inventor to make The Flange?

HOW DO I HANDSHAKE A LYNXMOTION AL5D ARM WITH A VEX CORTEX?

MAKING ARCS WITH G & M CODE

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

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