Hey folks! Robotics is back, and the ausTIN CANs are hard at work, both in the shop and online. While the programming, business, and CAD departments are working virtually, the manufacturing department is working in person, and using masks and hand sanitizer to their fullest extent. In order to stay safe in the shop, only a certain amount of students are allowed in at a time, and each student is required to wear a mask. The ausTIN CANs are safely carrying out social distancing, even in their in-person work.
During the first week back to robotics, the manufacturing department discussed shop safety and learned how to use a caliper. They also cleaned and organized the shop, and this week the department trained on the metal lathe and learned the basics of TIG welding. The business department has gotten to work on brainstorming social-distance complying fundraising events, as well as worked on learning how to use graphic design programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
The manufacturing and business departments aren’t the only ones working hard, though. The programming department has started learning Java, and are creating example projects to control motors for a climbing subsystem, which they will be testing using the desktop robot simulator. On top of that, the CAD department has been learning Autodesk Fusion 360, where they began with basic sketches and projecting geometry. This week, they’ve moved on to more advanced CAD techniques, such as sketches in 3D space, sweeps, revolves, and using flanges. Go CANs!
The ausTIN CANs are looking forward to the upcoming season. We’ve already starting planning upcoming events and fundraisers, and a parent meeting will be happening on October 21st, Wednesday, at 7pm. We hope to see you all there!
