How to Add Cams to Automata Box

The video tutorial guides students through accessing and copying the Automata Box file in Schoology, using the MATE feature in Onshape, adding cams from another document, creating fastened mates with offsets, and using animation to verify the setup. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of precise alignment and offers tips for efficient use of Onshape's features.

Where can students find the Automata Box file in Schoology?

• In the Monday folder for both classes

• In the Thursday folder for A class and Friday folder for B class

• In the Wednesday folder for both classes

• In the Friday folder for A class and Thursday folder for B class

What is the purpose of the MATE feature in Onshape?

• To export the design

• To fasten parts together

• To animate the assembly

• To create new parts

How can you view an object's motion in Onshape?

• By right-clicking on the mate and selecting animate

• By clicking the export button

• By opening the file in a new tab

• By selecting the object and pressing delete

What is the first step in inserting cams into the document?

• Delete existing parts

• Create a new document

• Go to the insert menu and select other documents

• Export the current document

How many cams should be inserted into the document?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What is the offset formula used for positioning the cams?

• 1 + (n * 0.5)

• 1 + (n * 1.25)

• 1 + (n * 0.75)

• 1 + (n * 0.625)

What should you do after positioning all cams to ensure they are correctly placed?

• Delete the document

• Export the assembly

• Create a new version

• Use the animate feature to check motion