From 30efd821644518918ec51d34d73e46add4376ee6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ruben Castro <rcastro@mit.edu> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:37:27 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 22bcf2d..fa2d81d 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. -- GitLab