How to Guides

From GT RoboJackets

These guides are intended for new members, interested people, and for the general public. They are aimed at offering you a way to compete various tasks that you will need to be able to do mechanically, electrically, or programming wise.

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Contents 1 General 2 Mechanical 2.1 Basics 2.2 3D Modeling 2.3 Holes & Shafts 2.4 Small Toys 2.5 Medium Toys 2.6 Big Toys 3 Electrical 4 Programing

General

• Website
• Gallery
• Our Mail List
• Posting to External Mailing List
• Computer Use
• Wiki and Help:Editing and New Users guides
• Shipping
• Image:Fundraising.pdf
• Forms & Policies

Mechanical

Basics

• Working with Motors
• Working with Gears
• Working with Plastics

3D Modeling

• Autodesk Inventor Basics
• UGS Solid Edge Basics
• Dassault Systèmes Solidworks Basics

Holes & Shafts

• Selecting Right Hole Size
• Taping a Hole
• Reaming a Hole
• Keying

Small Toys

• Allen Keys
• Socket Wrench
• Cordless Drill
• Dremel

Medium Toys

• Bench Grinder
• Band Saw
• Jigsaw
• Miter Saw

Big Toys

Note: Members must still get checked off for competency with these tools.

• G-Code
• Mill
• Lathe
• Press
• Drill Press
• Welder

Electrical

• Heat Shrink
• Crimps
• Board Design Basics
• Soldering
• Eagle CAD tutorial

Programing

• Subversion
• C Syntax
• AVR Development
• ARM Development
• LabVIEW