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WorksheetsArt and Science of Toy Building
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What degree did Evan Barnes obtain?
Psychology
Engineering
Human Centered Design
Robotics
Where did Dan Ckins pursue his degree in human centered design?
Brown
MIT
Carnegie Mellon
Misor
Where did Bam complete her master's degree?
MIT
Brown
Misor
Carnegie Mellon
Danielle Gleon was employed at Misor Robotics, a startup that specialized in autonomous robots for restaurant kitchens, according to the content. Where was Danielle Gleon employed?
Misor
Brown
MIT
Carnegie Mellon
What inspired Evan Barnes to become a maker?
a scalpel
a robot
a computer
a book
What processor does the sand garden project run on?
A) at Mega 328p
B) Arduino Uno
C) Raspberry Pi
D) Intel Core i5
Evan's prototype focused on understanding how a motor worked, specifically using closed loop feedback control to determine the shaft angle changes. What type of motor did Evan's prototype focus on?
DC
AC
Servo
Stepper
What degree did Evan Barnes earn from the University of California Santa Cruz?
Engineering
Psychology
Human Centered Design
Robotics
Where did Bam attend for her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering?
MIT
Brown
Carnegie Mellon
Misor
Evan Barnes was inspired by Lego Mindstorms when he was ten years old, which sparked his interest in making and engineering.
Robotics Club
Science Fair
Engineering Class
Lego Mindstorms
What did Danielle Gleon study in college?
A) Electrical Engineering
B) Civil Engineering
C) Computer Science
D) Mechanical Engineering
What sparked Bam's interest in making things?
Robotics Club
BattleBots team
Science Fair
Engineering Class
What is the main advantage of closed loop feedback in motors?
It allows precise control of the motor’s position.
It increases motor speed.
It reduces power consumption.
It simplifies wiring.
Evan found that the motors he initially tested were too costly, consuming over half of his budget. This led him to switch to more affordable stepper motors for the final project.
They were too expensive.
They were too slow.
They were too noisy.
They were too large.
What is the purpose of a slip ring?
To transmit electricity through rotations.
To increase motor speed.
To reduce friction.
To cool the motor.
What was Evan's main objective regarding GT2 belts?
To increase speed
To reduce cost
To improve appearance
To test the feasibility of using them in a polar coordinate Gantry.
Evan adjusted the design by lowering the legs beneath the base, which helped conceal the battery pack and gave the prototype a sleeker, more appealing look from the front. How did Evan adjust the design to hide the battery pack?
Raising the base
Adding a cover
Dropping the legs underneath the base to hide the battery pack
Moving the battery pack to the side
The first product in the hack pack line required making big decisions that affected future products, such as ensuring a consistent and interchangeable experience across different builds. This was crucial for maintaining quality and functionality.
Reducing the number of builds
Increasing the size of the product
Using only one type of material
Ensuring consistency and interchangeability across builds.
How did Mason simplify the wiring process?
By using larger letters and numbers
By using a color-coded paper card system
By removing the need for wiring
By using only one type of wire
What inspired Bam's creation?
A board game
A card game
A puzzle
A mini game from Brain Age.
