Additive manufacturing

Project Instructions

Overview: 

Transitioning from fully conceptual designs to manufacturing a product inserts many additional constraints depending on the method of production.  Additionally, 3D printing is a quickly growing and expanding industry that provides many new possibilities for customized production.  Using the 3D printers in class we can produce an excellent prototype of small children’s toys that a business could theoretically bring to market.  Your task is to design and produce a toy. 

Problem Statement:

The objective is to design and produce a 3d Puzzle that a child (5+) could play with and solve. 

Problem Description:

The puzzle should have interlocking components and be complex enough to present a challenge to the user.  I recommend you start with a puzzle cube, as it is the easiest to design and build.  If you would like, you can create a more complex piece resulting in a pyramid, complex shape, or even an action figure. 

Requirements: 

• At least one dimension greater than 60mm

• Minimum of 5 unique pieces

• The pieces must interlock in a way that the completed puzzle does not simply fall apart when handled

Material:

• Wooden Blocks - For Prototyping

• Makerbot Sketch 3D printers with PLA material

• Onshape