diff --git a/eng_journal.md b/eng_journal.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..45e677b20810831076c488a04c79a3b1fee423c2 --- /dev/null +++ b/eng_journal.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +### 06/27/2019 +- Compile `OldRoCo` [repo](https://git.uclalemur.com/mehtank/oldroco) + - Record of modification: + - ++line 8 of `vstart.sh` + - --> `pip install -r requirements.txt --user` +- Export `paperbot` dxf file : `graph-silhouette.dxf` to `OnShape` + - Record of Tips: + - Onshape does not read dxf file as its own saved unit. Manual settings needed when import. + - [!onshape_dxf_unit]() +- Draw circuit diagram as CAD on `Onshape` + - Multiple connection approaches: + - `Cross` shape of `0.039 in` + - `Cross` shape of `0.049 in` + - `Octangular` shape of `0.049 in` + - [!connection_approaches]() + - Note and issue: + - `Octangular` shape is the best connection approach so far, but none of approach has stable conductivity. More research is needed. + - Scratches can be made easily when attaching microcontroller to the sheet. Potential disconnection may occur due to such scratches on metal layer. +- Export 2D CAD drawing with PCB to SVG for silhouette cameo + - Record of Tips: + - `OnShape` unit need to be consisted with unit setting in `Inkscape` (default: mm) + - Plugin `Inkscape-silhouette` cannot take multiple types of trace for cutting. + - Different trace (especially cut and etching) need to be sent separately. Use `coordinate tool` of `Inkscape` to ensure separated cuts have same origin. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/journal_media/actual_connection_cut.JPG b/journal_media/actual_connection_cut.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..04e6afa35549d40518540850eafed908ed75f1ce Binary files /dev/null and b/journal_media/actual_connection_cut.JPG differ diff --git a/journal_media/connection_approaches.png b/journal_media/connection_approaches.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5c9a01e6ee130bcc4ccc584988434f5e06e29da7 Binary files /dev/null and b/journal_media/connection_approaches.png differ diff --git a/journal_media/onshape_dxf_unit.png b/journal_media/onshape_dxf_unit.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..4614b0a6ae424e1b7933896150cbd461807229b3 Binary files /dev/null and b/journal_media/onshape_dxf_unit.png differ