Friday 3-30, Monday 4-2

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: 3.1.7
Due Date: April 10, 11?

Notes: Continue working on project.

Thursday 3-29

Field Trip to L&H Industrial

Wednesday 3-28

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: 3.1.7
Due Date: April 3

Finish Brainstorming and sketches of two designs/programs
Choose a Design
Begin Building/Programming

Monday 3-26, Tuesday 3-27

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: Finish 3.1.1 through 3.1.6 if not already done!
3.1.7 Machine Control Design
Due Date: Tenatively Tuesday/Wednesday of next week.

Notes: Finish the introductory assignments first,
Then collect 3.1.7 and read through the packet.
Select one of the options available, only one group per class may select a given problem.
Begin brainstorming both physical solutions and programming solutions (you will need at least two of each)

Thursday 3-22, Friday 3-23

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: 3.1.6 Open and Closed Systems
Due Date: End of class

Notes: ALL WORK FROM 3.1.1 through 3.1.6 will be due at the end of the period today. Make sure you are using your time wisely and are working toward completion of these assignments.

Tuesday 3-20, Wednesday 3-21

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignment: 3.1.5 Variable Functions
3.1.6 Open and Closed Loop Systems
Due Date: 3.1.5 end of class
3.1.6 end of class?

Notes: Turn in 3.1.4 if not already in
Materials Needed:
Laptop with Robo pro loaded...do it now
3.1.5 and 3.1.6 packets contain lists for fischertechnik parts

Complete 3.1.5 first, then 3.1.6 signing off as needed
Ask questions!!

Friday 3-16, Monday 3-19

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: 3.1.3 Basic Programing
3.1.4 Branch Functions (tenative)
Due Date: End of class today

Notes: Make sure that the flowchart assignment (3.1.2) has been turned in...
Materials needed per team:

o Laptop Computer

o  4 complete wires

o  Motor

o  Interface, power supply, and USB cable

o  1 lamp

o  2 mini switches

o  1 potentiometer

PPT on Robo pro...

Complete 3.1.3

Complete 3.1.4 if time

Wednesday 3-14, Thursday 3-15

Topic: Flowcharting
Assignment: 3.1.2 Flowcharting
Due Date: End of class today

Notes: Review flowcharting concepts (1st period)
Discuss Flowcharting PPT (5th)
Read through Flowcharting Guide
Complete 3.1.2
5th Period: Finish 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs

Monday 3-12

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs
Due Date: End of class
Groups: New Today...

Materials Needed per group: 1 laptop; one interface, USB and power cord; Various Fischertechnik parts.

Notes: Install Software
Relook at Fischertechnik parts (notice how they are organized!)
Using the interface
Inputs and Outputs
Flowcharting

Thursday 3-8, Friday 3-9

Topic: Structural Design/Control Systems
Assignment: 2.4.1 Finish!!
Due Date...End of Class Today!!

Notes: Finish 2.4.1...if you are done...complete the key terms crossword from 3.1 for extra credit.

Tuesday 3-6, Wednesday 3-7

Topic: Structural Design
Assignment: 2.4.1
Due Date: Start of Class on Thursday/Friday

Notes: Complete documentation on selected design. Reference rubric to determine requirements...ask if you have questions!!

2.4.1 is homework if it is not done. The program can be downloaded from this site.

Friday 3-2/ Monday 3-5

Topic: Structural Design
Assignment: 2.4.1
Due Date: Tuesday/Wednesday

Notes: Continue working on 2.4.1 (Goal: Choose a final design)
Pay attention to requirements/ required documentation/ rubrics etc

Self Evaluation