Week 1 - Journal
Ideation
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
the idea is a simple mini bot and it's called a makey robot, its like a symbol for makers and maker fair.
I got my idea and inspiration from browsing thingiverse, such a great site to get inspired !!
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40212/files
this amazing circular shape is obviously its inspired by the infamous Greek culture that I truly love and admire.
the file was found on open source site dedicated for laser cutting designs
https://3axis.co/
Tool Chain
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
the slicer
cura software for 3d printer a great slicer and easy to use and simplified slicer.
the material we use (PLA) for easier prints without printing issues and special preparations.
laser cuter software
the software U used for laser cutting is rdworks to link between pc and laser cutter.
I used 3mm wood sheets in this process for its properties that compatible with this model of the laser cutter.
Design/Preparation Process
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
3d printing process
in this process I have used cura as I mentioned before then edited the setting to fit the model in the build plate and to fit time for printing (15min)
setting include ( infill, layer height, scale, wall line count )
parameters
infill : 20% grid
Support : yes (tree support )
wall line count : 2
Layer height : .2mm
laser cutting process
for laser cutting I used RDworks to translate dxf. file into rld. to gcode that finally ready to be copied to machine memory to be cut
parameters
speed : 10
power : 60
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
printing process
printing process was easy and clear steps
1-import the desired design to the Cura slicer
2- set the right and suitable parameters such as layer height, support....etc.
3- slice and preview to check if there are any possible mistakes
4- save g-code to Sd card
5- open the file from the printer LCD then hit print !!
laser cutting process
laser cutting steps
1- import dxf. files to rdworks
2- orient the designs to take the minimum area of wood
3- check lines which to cut and which to scan and set the parameter
4- double check the lines in the simulator
5- export files to flash memory
6- calibrate the machine and laser focus and set origin point
7- choose the prepared file of your and select it to start cutting
Overcoming Challenges
What kinds of challenges or problems did you face while doing the assignment, tutorials, or exercises? How did you solve them? Did you ask for help from an instructor or peer? Please provide a link to the tutorial or article that you used to solve your problem (if any)
the first challenge I had was with RDwork and how to specify which will be cut and which will be scanned, thanks to our instructors they helped me with this problem and guided me on how to use it the right way to prepare my design.
-to solve this problem the selected line will be colored or highlighted to choose the parameter for it then set it to the right parameter for the colors down the screen
Title of Media
Final Project
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
till now i learned many things that reflects on my final project like new skills or ideas and inspiration
one of them laser cutting and how to use the machine to manufacture my design, and rdworks software to prepare the design to be manufactured
second the cardboard prototype learned me how important to prototype the idea in lo-fi before starting in making it in hi-fi or its final shape and material
WOW!
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
it's laser cutting of course...i waited for this activity from beginning of the diploma
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
first cool thing i made was this smart chick (الكتكوت الذكى)
learned some points in designing and sketching form my partner in my team
