Reading and understanding typical plans takes little to no effort, however trying to make sense of schematic drawings are much more difficult. I found I was able to derive more information from the complex, moderately mathematical description of the drawing than from the drawing itself. Peer to peer discussions were also very useful as common symbols as grounded points or fixed connections were foreign to me. Once a few basic elements were figured out I was able to start playing around with building a working model.
Model No.1
The first attempt at modeling was with corrugated cardboard, butterfly hinges and tape. Although crude, the first model allowed for a better understanding of the need for dimension within the machine.
Image of whole "machine":
Sliding and pivoting system:
Sliding system:
Fastening system:
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