Exploring Mechanical Design and the 3D Printing Toolchain
This chapter is a structured overview of mechanical design principles and important considerations when designing an Arduino robot. It covers design choices, material choices, and the trade-offs between using off-the-shelf components versus robot design from scratch with computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing.
The chapter is structured as follows:
- Principles of mechanical design for DIY robots
- Exploring materials and manufacturing techniques
- CAD
- 3D printing