Education
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Site Requirements
Site requirements are minimal. A computer lab is quite suitable.
Fabrication Requirements
Setting aside the various types of RepStraps, a RepRap will require soldering of electrical components and cutting up of lengths of 8 MM steel rod. (Along with printing the parts of the RepRap.)
Assembly can take place in a class room.
Pedagogical Goals
RepRap is a highly interdisciplinary project that offers educational opportunities in many disciplines including Computer Science and Engineering. One can learn by using a RepRap, building a RepRap, and by contributing to the RepRap project.
By using a RepRap, students will:
- Understand the theory and operation of cartesian robots
- Understand the theory and operation of plastic extruders
- Understand the theory and operation of 3D design software
- Gain insight into several fields of engineering
- Explore their creativity
By building a RepRap, students will:
- Understand the theory and construction of simple mechanics
- Understand the theory and construction of simple computer chips
- Acquire problem solving skills for a wide variety of situations
By contributing to the RepRap project, students will:
- Gain field experience in any of several fields of engineering
- Gain insight into alternative economic models
- Earn respect from a welcoming community of peers
Integration with other Programs
Information about science clubs, robot clubs, and computer clubs building RepRaps.
Also, how will RepRap integrate with technology-based learning programs like FIRST Robotics Competition and so on.
Forum Thread
Unorganized discussion of this topic is going on here:
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This information should be gradually incorporated into the wiki.