Slides

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pHVl9f5jjKaRLnrEQpTHuXCwNqpHsH_/view?usp=sharing

Getting Started

Assignment

Part 1: Find a mechanical toy

Go to a dollar store and find a small, inexpensive toy (<$10) that has some kind of mechanical element to it. It must have some element that can spin, pull, snap, twist, make a noise (through mechanical means, not a speaker), This toy MUST be something that can be taken apart (ie. has screws, or is held together by an adhesive but not a permanent fastener like rivets). If you already have a toy you don't mind taking apart in the future, you can use that.

The toy must:

Here is an example:

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If you have a toy in mind and you aren’t sure it meets the requirements, you can send me a photo of it over Discord to confirm.

Part 2: Document the toy