A: We will do Force tests on the 3-D printed jaw and create a graph depicting the maximum amount of pressure the jaw is able to withstand and make decisions then.
Q: How many prints of the jaw were needed to perfect the dimensions?
A: It actually took 3 prints before the jaw fit perfectly because of small discrepancies in the head.
Q: How do the eyes work?
A: The eyes were difficult to automate as we didn't 3D print the mechanism. Our mechanism runs on pulling a fiber optic cable attached to a quarter of a ping pong ball which will cover the half of a ping pong ball.
Q: How does the jaw work?
A: The jaw is split into two pieces, the top and bottom jaw. There is a string attached to the bottom jaw which is drawn through various pulleys to redirect and maximize the force. This string is then pulled using a servo motor which creates a moving motion for the mouth/jaw.
Q: How hard was the dragon head to make?
A: Very. Originally, a detailed clay model was made. This clay model was then used to derive a mold. Plaster mold did not work at all; silicon mold worked beautifully, however. The silicon mold was then used to create layers of liquid latex. We did 4 layers of liquid latex, creating a strong foundation for the K'NEX structure to go into.
Q: Is this Mario related in any way to the video game character Mario?
A: No.
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