JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERNG AND TECHNOLOGY

Lesson 1

Inventor 3.1
Reverse Engineering
Objectives
In this assignment you will learn about Reverse Engineering. You will practice reverse
engineering with Legos.

Terminology
Reverse Engineering: the reproduction of another manufacturer's product following detailed
examination of its construction or composition.

Engineering drawing (.idw): A multi-view drawing. The views should be dimensioned and an
isometric drawing of the object should be in the upper right hand corner. It includes a detailed
title block.
.ipt drawing: a parametric drawing that can be converted into an .idw or an .stl drawing.

.stl drawing: a type of file that can be converted into a Makerbot file for 3D printing

Google Classroom(GC): An account in which the student will refer to when turning in
assignments.
Print screen: Making a copy of the computer screen. This copies the screen temporarily so that it
can be pasted in another document and edited such as Google Docs, or Google Slides.

Getting Started
1. In a baggie you will find 4 Legos of different sizes.
2. Each item in the bag must be carefully drawn and measured.
a. Begin by making a multi-view sketch of top, bottom and two sides in your design
notebook. Title the drawings: Lego part 1, Lego part 2, Lego Part 3, and Lego
Part 4.
b. Using calipers, measure the overall sizes of the parts. Height, Width and Depth.
Place these dimensions where appropriate on your drawing.
c. Now measure the size of the size and locations of the circular parts and record
these dimensions where appropriate on your drawing.
d. The bottom of each Lego will need to be carefully measured and the dimensions
added to your drawing.

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3. The next step will be to convert your notebook drawings into .ipt drawings using
Inventor.

Save Your Work

Before you begin the drawing:

1. Create a Folder and name it: Inventor 3

2. Save the new .ipt as Your Last Name, First name, Lego Part 1, etc. for all 4 Legos you are reverse
engineering.

Your Name JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

The Date

JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

TITLE
LEGO PART 1
KENT PATE, TEACHER

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Save Your Work

Save your work.

Submit Your Work for a Grade

Take a Print Screen of your drawing. Paste it into a Google Doc and submit it for a grade.
Make a 3D Print of one Lego, take picture of it and submit it with your engineering drawing.
Demonstrate to the teacher that your 3D Lego fits a real Lego by fitting them together.

Terms to Know
Instructions: Copy the following terms into your notebook and define them.
Reverse Engineering
.ipt drawing
Print Screen
.idw drawing
Projected view
Isometric drawing
Parametric drawing

Bonus Points
1. Design your own Lego Like toy.
a. Make at least two different parts that interlock.
b. Provide a sketch of what might be built from a set of parts that you designed.
c. 3D print two parts and show that you have mastered designing parts that fit
together.

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