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Week 3


Plans:
Changed alien launch mechanism to spring activation rather than a motor activation


Start 3D print design by creating CAD of alien head and jaw mechanism
Head of alien
Jaw of alien







Latex molding research and then bought the latex

Sound board research
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1CdC5gzTxY

Created and imported audio file using audacity


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