User:Csnyde6167/ENES-100/Project 0 - Laser Printer

Write problem/project Goal
The problem is that a laser printer cannot operate as a rubegold machine. Our project goal is to disassemble a laser printer as much as possible while maintaining is ability to function.

My First Task
My role this first weekend is to find diagrams for the printer that will allow us to have a general understanding of how the gears and motors work. This will benefit us so that we hopefully do not break any parts and so that we can properly reassemble the printer as needed.



Summary of actual work over first weekend
I realized that the printer is much more complex on the inside. I thought the gearing would be easier to understand, but it is rather quite difficult to understand. We have to be careful and pay attention when taking things apart.

Week1 Narrative
Over the weekend, I spent much of my time researching the parts list and diagrams for the printer. I printed a few documents that would be useful, but more importantly, I discovered the entire assembly diagram for the printer. I downloaded this manual and plan on sharing it with my team.

My Second Task
During the second weekend, I plan to come into the university and continue disassembling the printer. I also plan to document everything we do and record it in my engineering notebook.

Summary of actual work over second weekend
I ended up letting my group work on most of the project this weekend. I wasn't able to come in on Saturday to physically work on the printer, so I worked on the documentation and uploaded photos.

Week2 Narrative
During the week, I had the pleasure of reassembling the printer because my group completely took it apart. It was frustrating because it shouldn't have happened, but at the same time, I learned much more than I would have. By the end of the week, the printer was still having trouble running and now the motor will not turn on.

My Third task
My third task is to make sure the printer is back to normal. Last week, we had to just take a short break because of the frustration. I hope to go back and replace the motor. Hopefully, this should solve the problem. I am also looking to replace the laser with an LED. This will hopefully shine when somebody walks by.

Summary of actual work over third weekend
I got done most of what I planned. I replaced the motor and now the printer starts up and runs. I believe the other motor was shorted out by something, but I am not sure. I also attempted to hook up the LED, but I was unsuccessful. I am hoping to see if Claude and Trevorne will be able to figure it out. I took off a lot of the plastic and metal covering in order to allow the gears to be visible.

Week3 Narrative
Week 3 was very successful. I was able to use a dremel to cut out unnecessary plastic and metal for better visibilty. I also replaced the bad motor with a new one to allow the printer to work. I tried to switch the laser with the LED, but I was not able to figure it out. I also uploaded photos we can use on the team form.

My Fourth task
I plan on finishing up the project by mounting the printer on a piece of plywood. I also will install a switch that people can press and see the gears turn. Lastly, I will work on the Final Team Form.

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
I was able to install all the switch successfully. Then, I screwed the printer into the plywood so that it can be hung up if needed. I also took pictures for the final report and now I am doing the Team Form Page. It is finally complete.

Week4 Narrative
Over the weekend, I did everything I said I would do. I mounted the printer, installed the switch, and worked on the team page.

Complete Team Page
Team Form