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In order to attach the casting mechanism to the electronics and motor, we laser cut small holes in the base of the casting mechanism that would allow us to screw it into the servo. The servo was mounted underneath the lid of the box housing electronics using M3 hex screws 1/2" long, and a hole was cut in this box so that the top of the servo would be flush with the box when mounted. The arm driving the horizontal sliding motion of the casting mechanism was mounted to the box through a bearing that was press-fit to a laser cut hole. We found that these points of contact with the box were sufficiently sturdy to withstand the motion of the whole assembly without coming apart.
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Figure 34. CAD Model: Base with Slot for Weight Figure 35. CAD Model: Electronics Housing Figure Figure 36. CAD Model: Connector Cylinder
Figure 37. Line Holder Figure Figure 38. Connector Cylinder
Figure 39. Final Prototype: Casting Mechanism Figure 39. Final Prototype: Casting Mechanism Figure 40. Final Product: Electronics Housing
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