2.372 focuses on the design of microelectromechanical systems. We covered material properties, microfabrication technologies, structural behavior, sensing methods, electromechanical actuation, thermal actuation and control, multi-domain modeling, noise, and microsystem packaging (taken from the class website.) It's a work in progress. Image from http://www.memx.com/images/ratchet.jpg
2.75 is a class that I took my first term in grad school that primarily focuses on medical device design. Our group made a device that quickly and more easily sheathes ultrasound probes.
2.72 is a class that I took my senior spring that teaches the elements of mechanical design (power transmission, bolted joints, bearing selection, etc.) through the design and fabrication of a desktop-sized lathe. My group of 6 made a great lathe by adding small improvements on nearly every part of the old design. I was the FEA guru for my team, and primarily focused on flexure design.
2.009 is a class taken during the senior fall semester where students work in large teams (my team had 11 people) to design and build a product that you could buy off the shelf. Our product was Ascent, a motor-assisted manual wheelchair. This product is intended for new wheelchair users that grow fatigued from long days, steep ramps, and inclement weather.
Design and Manufacturing II (2.008) is a mechanical engineering class with a focus on mass production. In the class, lab groups design and build 50 yo-yos. Since I took this class when MIT was celebrating it’s 150th anniversary, our lab group decided to make the yo-yo’s “+150” themed. Our design features 3 interlocked Brass Rats (MIT class rings) made from laser cutting acrylic that has a gold mirrored backing.
2.007 is a class for MechEs where we build a robot to complete tasks for a competition.
2.670 is a class for MechEs where we build a DC motor in an effort to learn how to use machine tools like a Mill, Lathe, and a Drill Press.
There is a machine Shop on campus called the Edgerton Student Shop. It is free to all students provided that they completed the training class. In order to get into the training class, you must email Mark Belanger (the guy in charge of the Edgerton Student Shop). The waiting list is about 2-3 months long. When you finally take the training session, you learn how to properly use a mill and a lathe by making a small flashlight.
This is the first robot I made as an MIT freshman. This robot was a part of the Freshman Pre-Orientation Program (FPOP) Discover Mechanical Engineering (DME). During the week-long program we learned about machining, research and career opportunities, as well as exploring the city of Boston through activities like scavenger hunts.
This page covers my first project: a robot for the Engineering Design in MITES. I learned about part drawings, the PREP design process, basic machining and time management skills. I worked in a team of four to make a robot that would compete in the 2.007 competition.