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• design a machine that includes

  mechanism

  actuation

  automation

  application

• build the mechanical parts and operate it manually

• document the group project and your individual contribution

This week's task entails the construction of a machine, with the class divided into two groups of five members each, given the total class strength of ten for this academic year. Our journey began nearly a week prior as we commenced brainstorming sessions to determine the project's direction.

The idea was to create a device capable of dividing a cake into uniform portions based on user-defined inputs.

The concept emerged during a birthday celebration at the fablab, where we encountered challenges in achieving equal-sized cake slices through manual cutting methods. In response, we conceived the idea of developing a machine tailored to precisely cut cakes into uniform segments.

This week, I'll be documenting all the work I've done throughout the process.

Our team kicked off the week with planning sessions to organize our tasks and distribute them among team members. I took charge of the design aspect, specifically focusing on the turntable mechanism. Meanwhile, Laxmi handled the cutting mechanism. For detailed documentation on Laxmi's work, please refer to the separate documentation.

Our tasks were divided to efficiently complete the project. I was assigned responsibilities for both the design and electronic components of the project. This dual role required careful attention to detail and coordination between the physical and electronic aspects of the project.

My responsibility was to conceptualize and engineer the turntable mechanism, while Laxmi focused on devising the cutting mechanism. This division of labor ensured efficiency and attention to detail in both critical components of our project.

The sole parameter to consider is the bed size.

We have planned to set the bed size at 250 mm.