diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 22bcf2d819bd8cf19fcf14b29f93d4c1ccb801e7..fa2d81d226f0e8a0db493636c736025784bc4409 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,8 +2,15 @@ ## uSSM #3 - + + +Theres a few new criteria that ussm-3 aims to achieve: +- Manufactured only using simple shop tools, PLA 3d printers, and a standard bed size (24'x 24') laser cutter. +- Pulling force of around 600N + +In order to be laser cuttable, acryllic and delrin were the main two materials considered. Delrin was the go to option to avoid shattering. +To actuate, the following adapted gantry system: [gantry](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/jakeread/rctgantries) along with this beam design: [beam](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/jakeread/rctgantries/tree/master/beams) for rigidity.