machines, modules, objects, video
   mechanisms
   structural loops, error budgets, specifications
   sensors, actuators
   end effectors
   power electronics
   real-time networks
   paths
      static, dynamic 
   motion control
      open-loop, closed-loop
   control theory
      bang-bang, PID, acceleration, model predictive, online optimization
   timing
      broadcast, time-stamp, handshake, back-pressure
   machine control
      virtual, dataflow, video
   file formats, interpreters
   user interface
   path planning
   design representation
   OpenBuilds, RobotShop, ODrive
   Stepper Online, Just Motion Control, Wantai, Oriental Motors, custom
   Pololu, Synthetos, Replicape, RAMPS, Marlin, Duet3D, cncjs, FabMo
   Satshakit, fab-step, fabstep-i2c
   Urumbu project modules, Modular Things
   fab 2.0, MTM, Clank, Jubilee, Fellesverkstedet, Open Lab Starter Kit
   Shaper, Handibot, FabLight, Bantam Tools, Ultimaker, Formlabs
   Joseph, Simone
   
   group assignment
      - actuate and automate your machine
      - document the group project and your individual contribution