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How to Create Instructionals

See Example

  • Preparation:
    • Use front page of this Victory Template for your instructionals - (do not modify this presentation, just make a copy for yourself…”File>Make a Copy”)
  • In your instructional, label all parts for inventory purposes
    • Note that labeling takes time up front, but saves time due to improved organization and inventory. Do not skip this, and during build, pay attention to materials logistics so parts are accessible, organized, and not missing.
    • Name parts by letter (first letter of module) and number, ex - L1 for leg part 1, L2, L3… Write this in marker
  • List the tools needed
    • Use Fab Tool Icons (from the NounProject.org); Safety Equipment Icons (Noun Project)
  • For every step:
    • Include as-built photos at the end (or throughout) assembly manual to offer more clarity than just FreeCAD images - Make Your Document Serve as a Shot List if this is prior to a build
    • Add critical dimension (in Google Doc) to orient people
    • Whenever possible, add notes on Tolerancing
    • Determine predicted time of build
    • Insert 2D images as appropriate- Download LibreCAD and download 2D CAM Files for the Brick Press
  • Summary:Key to completion is being comprehensive and leaving out no details, and including build times, quality control notes, and data collection at the end to get feedback on the build

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How to Create Instructionals - Full

Check Example and Example2 (Example2 Page Setup is not at the right settings) for a quick guide.

  • Preparation:
    • Use Victory Template for your instructionals - (do not modify this presentation, just make a copy for yourself…”File>Make a Copy”)
      • Use Custom 11 x 8.5 in. aspect ratio (File =>Page Setup)
    • Take FreeCAD model and strip off all unnecessary parts not in your module; save stripped down file on your log as Machine Name_Module.fcsd
    • Upload that to the wiki on your log - see Upload Instructions
    • Set Up Cover Page: your name, date, link to your CAD Source, and list to Fab Drawings pages
  • Look at the file, hide and unhide parts
  • Begin with a functional diagram / design rationale. Describe how part/assembly interacts with others and accomplishes task.
  • Start with listing all the materials. State the number of Parts as first step.
    • Use Waters template for Visual Parts List
    • Use Hydraulics Template for visual representation of hydraulics
    • To identify materials, look at Fabrication Drawings
    • Also look at Bill of Materials (for Brick Press)
    • In your instructions - just name the part list and quantities + link to the overall Bill of Materials
    • Name parts by letter (first letter of module) and number, ex - L1 for leg part 1, L2, L3… Write this in marker; Amazon Prime -
    • In the instructional, tell people to collect and label all their parts - when parts arrive each person does inventory for their module
  • List the tools needed
    • Use Fab Tool Icons (from the NounProject.org);Safety Equipment Icons (Noun Project)
  • For every step:
    • Include as-built photos (from Trovebox CEB Images) at the end (or throughout) assembly manual to offer more clarity than just FreeCAD images - Make Your Document Serve as a Shot List
    • Add critical dimension (in Google Doc) to orient people
    • Whenever possible, add notes on Tolerancing
    • Determine predicted time of build
    • Insert 2D images as appropriate- Download LibreCAD and download 2D CAM Files for the Brick Press
  • Generate Bill of Materials slide with links to the actual source parts
  • After you have your procedure, add a page about grinding surfaces and sharp corners
  • Once all steps are done, go back to beginning of document - and do a summary ergonomics slide. Include 1-10 for difficulty rating.
  • Link your finished product to the appropriate Development Spreadsheet on the wiki, such as Bulldozer
    • Click to the corresponding CEB Module
    • Click on the Development Spreadsheet to get to the Development Spreadsheet for your module
    • Go to Item 18, Build Instructions - click on the link for the Build Instructions Wiki Page
    • Embed your Instructional presentation on that wiki page
  • Use Review Form to make suggestions of any type
  • Use Data Form to collect any notes and data

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Record My Desktop

  • Download software for Ubuntu 12.04; install
    • In a terminal window, type:
    • `sudo apt-get install recordmydesktop`
  • Select Window
  • For quick renders, set the video quality low (20-25%)
  • When the box closes, upload to Youtube!
  • Make sure you have your microphone on to record sound -
    • go to settings -> Sound -> Input to configure
  • Link to sample result - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdI-_UlCrbc&feature=youtu.be

Download Record my desktop

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FreeCAD

  • Available on all 3 platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Start with FreeCAD Survival Guide
    • Learn how to navigate (Inventor Navigation), and measure
  • Drag FreeCAD icon onto toolbar in Ubuntu
  • Upon opening, gets you a blank screen
    • Go to view>workbench>Complete.
  • Now ready to open files

NEXT -

  • Continue developing our OSE Manual for FreeCAD
  • View> Freeze display > freeze view or select an existing view to open