construction

Construction

The construction is split up in many subassemblies and groups, which are featured and explained below.

General information

Naming system

In order to keep the project clean, the filesystem for the construction has a strict naming scheme.

• Assemblies are referenced with an "a" prefix. Depending on the type of assembly a number can be added:
  • The main assembly has no number (e.g. "a_drake")
  • Subassemblies have a number attached to them (e.g. "a1_frame")
  • There can be subassemblies of subassemblies (e.g. "a1.1_frame_base")
• Standard parts have an "n{part-number}_" prefix
  • They are placed in a "standard" directory
• Modified parts (standard parts with modifications) have an "m{part-number}_" prefix
  • They are placed in a "modified" directory
• Custom parts just have their part number as prefix "{part-number}_"
  • They are placed into the assembies root

Orientation

Subassemblies

The important rule about subassemblies is, that they should always work on their own. This can of course mean that standard parts can be found multiple times in a construction. The user interface has been kept as simple as possible, a button to start the process and an emergency-halt in case something goes wrong.

• [A1] Frame: Base aluminium frame
• [A2] Y-Axis: Y-Axis without the drawing head
• [A3] Sideaxis: Sideaxes used to move the Y-Axis in Z direction
• [A4] Drawing Table: Drawing table with servos and clamps
• [A5] Head: A simple head used to track the user while drawing for more interaction
• [A6] Arm: Both arms, one equipped with a camera
• [A7] Pen mount: Drawing head with pen mount
• [A8] User terminal: User terminal with buttons to interact with the machine
• [A9] Trunk: Trunk with the electronics inside

Groups

• [C1] Front cover: Cover parts used in the front
• [C2] Octagon cover: Cover parts placed around the octagon

Misc

Remaining parts that do not fit in a group or subassembly