Education
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Wire based bike designs
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A robotics challenge
Instructional Project: D.I.Wire 2D Truss
About
A great first project where the students will learn how to bend and construct a simple truss.
Project objectives
1. Introducing the engineering design process.
2. Learning the basics of CNC wire bending.
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Instructional Project: D.I.Wire lamp
About
Teach students how to build their own lamp and encourage them to get familiar with different workflows.
Project objectives
1. Product design by highlighting the importance of design constraints.
2. Integrating other machine shop equipment.
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Instructional Project: D.I.Wire Bluebird Automaton
About
A more advanced project, integrating other machines,
a 3D printer and laser cutter.
Project objectives
1. Highlight brainstorm and design evaluation process.
2. Introducing different workflow possibilities.
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“It was great to see creative problem solving going on as the kids applied new skills to new challenges”
- Neva Koc, Instructor 92Y Design Lab
“We’ve seen the quality and complexity of student work increase as they’ve learned to think with the D.I.Wire”
- Matt Green, Instructor at Riverpoint Academy
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Animatronics with Disney
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New bending techniques
EDU webinar with Makerbot
Learn how 3D printing and CNC wire forming can be used together to advance your curriculum