Cardboard Automata

This project is called the cardboard automata. I made it using simple things like a cardboard box, constrution paper, chop sticks, and a hot glue (be careful hot while in use). Before you start make sure your box is cut in half and balanced. The first objective is to make one motion. It doesn't matter if it goes up and down are in a circle. Then you have to make an more complex machine with two motions. Like I said before it doesn't matter which way it goes. It depends on how you cut out your cams. Cams are the things you cut out to make the motion of the object.





Ways in which to improve/Insight

If you are looking for a way to improve the balance of the machine, cut out some triangles and put them in the base corners. To make the cams work make them as oval as you can (that's if you want it to go in a circle). If u want it to go up and down you have to make something like and oval.



Personal Thoughts

Most of the people I worked with thought it was hard. Its only hard if you don't have instructions to lead you on (which as we did). It's really easy and simple. Need more instruction comment and I will help.

Scribbling Machines

Adjustments
-Originally used tape to mount each component. Then, we came back and used hot glue. However, there are a few things to watch out for hot glue.
a. You cannot put the tip of the hot glue gun against the battery. This may cause battery to short out.
b. Sometimes attachng the wires to the hot glue didn't work as well because when drying, the wire would lift up and prevent a secure connection.
-Had to move parts around to keep balance.

Ways in which to improve/Insight
-Don't put glue on the axle of the motor!
-Have to be delicate with attaching wires to the motor leads.

Personal thoughts
-If the project begans to lean or fall over, add weight to the opposite side of the machine.