BB-8 Jedi Joust

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SummaryTeam Name: BB-8 Maker Saber\nChallenge:\nDesign a product using a 3D printer that works in unison with Sphero to navigate an obstacle course.\nThe challenge requires a jousting device to finish the game.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuFFDsJ_IE0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszdCsB345A\nStar Wars Marvin - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1209338\nMaker Faire Robot - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40212\nLow-Poly Yoda Head - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:906951\nBB-8 Sphero - http://goo.gl/E9D13o\nPencils - http://goo.gl/XxzWzZ\nStraws - http://goo.gl/02q2iD\nPrint SettingsPrinter Brand: MakerBotPrinter: MakerBot ReplicatorRafts: YesSupports: YesResolution:.2mmInfill: 5%How I Designed ThisMakerBot Makeathon 2016 ChallengeThis game was designed during the DC MakerBot MAKEATHON 2016 Challenge. We used the MakerBot Replicator to print our game pieces which were downloaded from Thingiverse. The jousting device was designed by our team to work in unison with Sphero.Our team designed a game for students to learn STEM components and the use of a 3D printer. This project can be implemented in a Robotics, Engineering, and/or STEM project based classroom because it utilizes physics. Overview and BackgroundBB-8 Jedi Joust is a game that uses navigation and strategy while implementing STEAM based components, physics concepts, theories, and logic. Students will work from a concept sketch to a 3D product.\nThis game allows students to learn how to code and program Sphero. Students will work problem solving, reflect on the engineering process to balance, symmetry, friction, moment arms, use of materials while discussing weight, load, counterweight, and pivoting factors that come into play in the overall challenge.AudiencesPhysics/Robotics/EngineeringGrades: 9th-12th\nSubjects: Physics, Engineering, Robotics, Independent Study, Special Projects\nSkill Level: IntermediateObjectivesFirst, students must complete a concept sketch. Next, use your concept sketch to design the Sphero jousting component using 3D software. Each team should complete several prototypes and modifications before making the final product using a 3D printer. This journey should be documented using an engineering notebook in order to show your sustained investigation and how your concept was explored from the original design to the completed design. This engineering notebook is part of the final task.\nComponents of physics are used when logic is tried and tested, resulting in balance, symmetry, friction, moment arm, weight distribution, load bearing, counterweight, and pivoting factors that come into play in the overall challenge.Skills LearnedStandardsEngineering\nBalance\nSymmetry\nFriction\nMoment Arm\nWeight Distribution\nLoad Bearing\nCounterweight\nPivoting Factors\nChoice of Materials\nProject Based Learning\nFlipped ClassroomLesson/ActivityDuration: 5 classes\n-- Concept (1 Day)\n-- Design Session (1 Day)\n-- Build Time (1 Day)\n-- Working Sessions (1-2 days)\n-- Presentation (1 Day)\nPreparation:\n-- Students will need basic knowledge of TinkerCAD and/or SketchUp, OnShape\n-- YouTube Videos (flip the classroom for the basic knowledge to get started)\n-- Class Set of laptops\n-- TinkerCAD Account\n-- Thingiverse Account\nMaterials Needed:\nPrinter: MakerBot Replicator or Replicator Mini or comparable 3D printer\nPrinting Software: MakerBot Desktop\nDesign Software: SketchUp, OnShape or TinkerCAD\nColored Filament\nPencils, Straws, Pens (for plastic tubes)\nSpatula, Pliers for cleaning supports and 3D print modelsVideo: TowersVIdeo: Joust