Experiences

We design and develop a variety of mixed reality, multi-sensory, and interactive digital experiences to increase learning engagement, deepen the quality of learning, and broaden learning access. These learning experiences are primarily for learning manufacturing or micro/nanotechnology and are broadly grouped into (i) apps, (ii) simulations, and (iii) haptics.

APPS

Product Teardown

These apps enable learners to manipulate, and virtually disassemble various parts and products (representing high-volume manufacturing processes), while receiving scaffolded guidance to inspect manufacturing features. This work has been published and recently won two best paper awards at ASEE 2021.

Electronics Tablet

Welcome to this page and we are glad you are interested in our app for 2.008x class!

GET THE APP

IMAGE TARGETS

The images below are the image targets for the Tablet.2008x app. Please refer to the guidance in the app.

Tutorial App:

Tablet App:

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE USE OF THIS APP IS FOR EDUCATIONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USES ONLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND.

MIT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR COVENANTS, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, BY COURSE OF COMMUNICATION OR DEALING, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENT AND ANY USE OF THE APP.  MIT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MIT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE CONTENT OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION OR SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS APP WILL MEET OR ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT.

©2022 Massachusetts Institute of Technology

More information: Product Teardown Privacy Statement

Developer contact: 2.008x-admin@mit.edu

Casting (beta-version)

Welcome to this page and we are glad you are interested in our app for 2.008x class!

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Casting.2008x App is optional for the 2.008x class. Your can give us feedback via the edX platform and we really appreciate that!

For now, the Casting.2008x app is only available in Android Version. 

Download Here

Here is some information on how to intall apk file to android device.

Download Instructions

IMAGE TARGETS

The images below are the image targets for the Casting.2008x app. Please refer to the guidance in the app.

Tutorial App:

Tablet App:

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE USE OF THIS APP IS FOR EDUCATIONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USES ONLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND.

MIT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR COVENANTS, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, BY COURSE OF COMMUNICATION OR DEALING, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENT AND ANY USE OF THE APP.  MIT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MIT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE CONTENT OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION OR SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS APP WILL MEET OR ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT.

©2020 Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

This AR app introduces the purpose, function, and working principles of the Scanning Electron Microscope.

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Welcome to this page and we are glad you are interested in our app

SEM Image Target

 

Contact us if you are interested in using this app.

Machine Shop Skills

This set of AR apps enable blended learning of machining hands-on skills. These instructional modules can be experienced before a student steps into the machine shop to prepare, or during the course to augment in-person instruction.

2.670 Flashlight Instructions and Mill Intro

Download Vuforia View on a tablet/iPad (this experience was made for big screens).

Hold your tablet screen landscape for best experience.

GET THE APP

Open Vuforia and select the QR scanning tab on the bottom. 

Scan this QR code to load Experience. It should be titled “2.670 Learning App”.

To bookmark the app for later use, click on the three dots in the top right corner and click “Share”

Then click on the “Bookmark” button.

Milling introduction

Download Vuforia View on a tablet/iPad (this experience was made for big screens). 

Hold your tablet screen landscape for best experience.

GET THE APP

Open Vuforia and select the QR scanning tab on the bottom. 

Scan this QR code to load Experience. It should be titled “2.670 Learning App”.

After it says that your experience server has been set, scan the appropriate thingmark to whatever experience you want to view (thingmark below is one example)

        • ******make sure the thingmark you’re scanning is the right size and orientation (notch is on top) — both of these things are set in Vuforia Studio
        • One thingmark can have multiple experiences on it so make sure you’re selecting the right one (e.g. Machine Shop AR)

 

1. Landing page: Click either the Introduction or FAQ

2.Scan the thingmark to see the AR model

    • ***make sure the thingmark is in the right place, size, and orientation as it is in Vuforia Studio

3. Tabs on the left represent categories and you can click on them to see the dropdown menu with expanded content

    • Select an option from the dropdown menu and a popup will appear on the right of the screen with information

4. Click anywhere in the middle of the screen to clear OR hit the “clear” button on the top left

5. If you want to hide the AR CAD, hit the lightbulb on the top right of the screen to show and hide the model as needed

FAQ

  • General
  • What is a burr?
    A burr is a rough edge or ridge that results from a cutting or machining operation.
    burring, define, definition, sharp, edge, file

  • Inspection

  • What features can I measure with calipers?
    Calipers allow you to measure the distance between two points with precision of +/- .001″. Those points can be external features (such as an external diameter or height of a shoulder) or internal features (such as an inside diameter or depth of a hole).
    measuring, caliper, measure, increment, micrometer

  • What measuring equipment should I use for specific tolerances?
    Different measuring devices hold different tolerances. Tape measures and scales (rulers) are commonly used for tolerances of +/- 1/64″, calipers for tolerances of +/- .001″, and micrometers for tolerances of +/- .0001″.
    tools, measure, measuring, tape, tape measure, caliper, micrometer, increment

  • How do I calculate the depth of a thread?
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    threading,

  • How do I check hole locations?
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    hole position,

  • What does “squaring a block” mean?
    Squaring a block refers to the process of machining faces of a cuboid shape / rectangular prism (6 sided) so that all surfaces are at 90 degrees to one another.
    square, squaring, mill, block

  • Filing

  • Why only file in one direction?
    File teeth are directional, so filing only
    filing, removal, deburr

  • What is draw filing?
    Draw filing is a technique for quick material removal in which the user holds the file handle in the left hand and the tip of the file in the right hand. Material is removed by applying downward force of the file on material while pulling the file towards the user.
    draw file, removal

  • What are the different kinds of files? And how do I know when to use them?
    Files differ from one another in shape, material and tooth configuration. The proper selection of a file depends on the type of material being worked, the shape of the cut, and the desired surface finish. Files that remove material aggressively will leave a rough surface finish – and those that leave a fine surface finish remove very little material at once. For more information see (insert good reference like https://paulbudzik.com/tools-techniques/Files/files.html )
    file, mill, bastard, double cut, needle

  • How do I know if the file is dull?
    Files can dull over time with general use and when used on particularly hard materials. You will know the file is dull or the material is too hard to file if you can’t observe chips generated from the effort.
    dull, trouble shooting

  • Why do I need a handle on my file?
    The feature of the file that mates with a handle is called a tang. This feature, unprotected by a handle, is sharp and can cause injury to the hand of a user if handled improperly. This is especially true when using a file on a part spinning in a lathe.
    dull, trouble shooting

  • How do I clean my file?
    The tool used to clean a file is called a file card. It works by mechanically brushing file chips from out between the teeth of the file. If not cleaned properly, dirty files won’t remove material properly and can mark the surface of the material being filed.
    file card, brush, clean, deburr

  • How do I create a radius/chamfer onto my part using a file?
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  • Drilling / Milling

  • Why are the tools set to different RPM’s?
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  • Why are drill chucks used vs collets?
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  • Could I drill with an endmill?
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  • How do I counteract backlash on a manual machine?
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  • Which direction should the spindle be rotating?
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  • Why is the tool smoking?
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  • What should the chips look like?
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  • How do I know how tight to clamp the vice?
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  • What is an edge finder?
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  • What is the diameter of an edge finder?
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  • What is an end mill?
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  • What is a drill?
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  • How do I use an edge finder?
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  • How do I find the center of a round thing?
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  • How do I use the clamps?
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  • Why do I centerdrill?
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  • What is a centerdrill?
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  • Can I use either end of a centerdrill?
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  • Why is the drill squealing?
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  • What are good noises?
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  • What should it sound like?
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  • How do I know when my cutter is dull?
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  • Why is carbide tooling more prevalent than high speed steel?
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  • How do you determine whether your mill/vce is trammed in?
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  • Why is this making a bad noise?
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  • Can I drill into the vise?
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  • What are parallels?
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  • Why should I use a 2-flute endmill vs. a 4-flute?
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  • How do I make this face perpendicular to the other one?
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  • Do I change the speed when the machine is running?
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  • How do I hold a plate that doesn’t fit in the vise?
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  • Why does the spindle sound bad?
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  • How do I clean up?
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  • Tapping

  • When tapping, what is the purpose of ½ turn forward and a ¼ turn back?
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  • What is a tap drill?
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  • Why is it necessary to countersink the top of threaded holes?
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  • What’s the appropriate countersink amount?
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  • How come there are 3 different styles of tap?
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  • What lubricant should I use when tapping?
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  • Do I need lubricant when tapping?
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  • How do I make the threads go all the way to the bottom of the hole?
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  • What does UNC/UNF stand for?
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    • Simulations

    AFM Image Artifact Simulation

    This simulation enables visualization of imaging artifacts of the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). Students can manipulate parameters such as tip shape, surface profile, and tip cleanliness, and compare the actual surface to the imaged profile.

    Contact us if you are interested in using this simulation.

    Kits

    AFM Haptics and Visualization

    This visualization and haptic feedback controller kit enables students to see and “feel” the forces acting on the Atomic For Microscope (AFM) tip to enable multi-modal learning of mechanical principles on the nanometer scale. This work was most recently published in Nisal Ovitigala’s thesis.

    Instructor’s Guide

    Guide instructions