This project presents the
development of a Cartesian robot, using a programming code created in C++, this
controls and manipulates it´s movements, the robot moves in three axis
"x", "y" and "z". With the movements of the axis and
the control of the step motors the robot is able to print a circuit, while
milling the PCB, this lets us student develop new knowledge in the areas of automatized
and manufacturing. This knowledge and aptitudes are useful in our academic
life, and to resolve problems that are related with our daily life.
This project consists in
elaborating a PCB milling machine. During the elaboration of this project I
worked in several different areas. I helped elaborate the mechanical structure,
the one that we will present during the second term exposition of the advances
that we have made during the partial. The mechanical structure was previously
designed in AutoCAD, we based on that model and we started elaborating each one
of the axis that we needed, after that we proceeded to assemble all of the
parts and we finally obtained our mechanical structure. I also helped
elaborating the electronic potency PCB that we will when we move our stepper
motors. Elaborating the documentation of our project was one of my main tasks
during the partial. Working as a team has been fun, we’ve learned each one of
us from each other, and that has helped our friends relationship.
Concluding the integrated project
we obtained a Cartesian robot. The structure of the robot provided the stability
needed, it was able to mill PCBs. it milled circles and different lines. Our
difficulties were joining the step motors to the threaded rod, and reducing the
movement between the linear bearings and the stainless steel rods. We design
the prototype of the structure using a modeling CAD (SolidWorks). Because
of the need to expose achievements, we used our knowledge previously obtained
on written and oral skills with which they were held presentations, and
writing documents in Spanish and English. Similarly various ethical values were
applied for best results.
