Learn about the basics of electromagnetism and mechanical design to design a motor that can drive a car, turn a fan, or some other application.
To help educate students on:
Our volunteer Technical Mentors will provide all the background knowledge needed for this team to be a success. In the first 3 weeks, engineers Grace Zhang and Osvaldo Cardona will lead a lecture series to help our student volunteer team know the basics of electromagnetism, mechanical CAD, and project management so they can be effective team contributors.
A functional brushed DC motor kit that introduces the fundamentals of electromagnetism and mechanical design to a middle school audience in a classroom setting. The components and materials used to construct the motor should be inexpensive, easy to acquire, and present no hazard to users. Documentation and curriculum materials provided with the motor design should include a full bill of materials, presentation materials for instructors, and step-by-step instructions for students. The assembly of and activities involving the motor should be able to be completed by students with minimal instructor assistance. The motor should be hand-wound by students. The motor design in the kit should include all of the major components of a typical commercial brushed DC motor to help students learn about real-world motor design, and the motor should be sealed to the outside world when fully assembled. The assembled DC motor should be comparable to a small commercial DC motor. The kit should include an Electronic Speed Control (ESC) board that allows for speed control. The kit should also include additional parts that will be powered by the motor as a demonstration.
Grace studies electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University. She has been a TSoG student since 2015, and completed the Mentorship Program during her tenure. She also has volunteered for the SBEE programs and served as a lead instructor.
Osvaldo is a quality control engineer who has a passion for helping students learn about mechanical engineering and CAD. He has been volunteering with TSoG since 2021.
Sandra works to keep students in the know of what’s happening with this project, and help with administration and logistics behind the scenes. She is a mechanical engineer from Toronto.
For more specific information about this project, email Grace Zhang – gzhang@tsogiants.org or Osvaldo Cardona – ocardona@tsogiants.org
For volunteering questions, email Kareena Chawla at kchawla@tsogiants.org
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