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Creative Motion Control Week 1: Hello World

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Topics​

Core Theme: Designing Machines for Making

  • Interactive Fabrication: An Introduction
  • Stepdance Basics

[3:00 - 3:10 PM] | Introductions​

What questions brought you to this room?

[3:10 - 3:40 PM] | Lecture​

An abbreviated history of CNC development and current opportunities Lecture slides Here

Activity 1 -- Make your first machine​

Follow the guide to make your very first machine: the Step-a-sketch.

Activity 2 Project Repo Setup Details​

Project 1 Overview​

Content Breakdown​

Phase 1: [3:00 - 3:45 PM] | [Sub-topic Name]​

  • Key Concept: [Concept Name]
  • Notes:
    • Point 1
    • Point 2
  • Example/Case Study: [Details]

Phase 2: [3:45 - 4:30 PM] | [Sub-topic Name]​

  • Key Concept: [Concept Name]
  • Notes:
    • Point 1
    • Point 2
  • Visual/Formula: [Insert reference here]

Phase 3: [4:30 - 4:50 PM] | Discussion and Wrap-up​

  • Q&A Highlights: [Notable student questions and answers]
  • Action Items: [Homework, upcoming readings, or lab prep]

Assignments​

  • Set up Project 1 Repo and Github page

Resources and References​