Deep Dive into Fusion 360 (Part 2)

To create this flattened cylinder I had to create two circles in Sketch one of them being the bigger and smaller sides. Next, I extruded the bigger of the two sides up to the 12 mm specified. After that, I drafted the bigger cylinder until its top matched the diameter of the smaller side which was 12mm up 8mm wide smaller, and 24mm up longer side. Using drafting, I created the flattened cylinder and then created a drawing of it and used linear dimensions to find the measurements. 

To make a 2D drawing in Fusion 360 you must take an already-designed 3D model, save it, press the file button, and click drawing, then design. This will take you and your design to a 2D drawing area where you click on linear dimensions and create the dimensions for your design. You can also pick the direction the design is facing so you can see the dimensions of multiple faces. 

Above this text is my design for the 1 by 4 technic Lego brick. To create this design I used the provided measurements to find the outline of the base and the top knobs. Then using the provided measurements I cut into the top knobs of the brick and cut the inner cylinder in the brick after measuring the correct spots for the cut. Then I did the same for the outer cylinder cut on both sides so I could create this design. 

When creating my Lego piece in Fusion 360 I had to follow a step-by-step process. Step one: measure. I found the length for the specific part of the Lego I wanted to design at that time. Step two: create a rough sketch of the dimensions. Step three: extrude the sketch the way I wanted it to go. Step four: make any adjustments or modifications to the 3D shape. This was the process I used to create this Lego. I started by making the two-by-one Lego brick at the very end. Next, I make the tall wall that connects to it. Next, I make the smaller wall opposite the larger one. I found the angles for each of the 3 cylinders and created them and rotated them. And finally, I make the end connect by creating a cylinder and cutting a rectangular prism into it. 

On the top left above this text is my partner's design for his Lego brick. On the top right is my version of his Lego brick. I had some problems that I will talk about later in this digital portfolio, but know that I had some difficulty with the dimensions. To create his design I had to make a cylinder with the correct diameter, length, and height as Jake's (my partner). I used the draft tool to create the flattened cone shape for the design. After that, I created the rectangular prism for the 2 by 2 Lego brick, added the 4 studs to it, and made the extra bit below it to connect the overhanging part to the main body. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhJ2Ncderv4

Above you can see the design that I was supposed to create, the design I did create, and the 2D version of my design. To design this I followed the instructions in the link above exactly as it said to. I had to create construction lines to mark the area around where I was creating the outline of the bulb itself. Next, I made the bottom part using the spiral tool and added the very bottom part to complete the design. 

I had a couple of problems when completing this project. My first problem was that my teacher Mrs. Morrow accidentally put my Lego piece away before I could take a picture of it. It was not her fault, it was mine. I was supposed to take a picture of the Lego when I originally acquired it, but I did not. Instead, I went ahead and designed it without taking a picture of it. And I could not find it again in the giant bucket of Legos or find a picture of it online. I am fine with losing the points for not having the picture because it was my responsibility. Unfortunately, I could not resolve this problem but it has taught me a lesson about always taking pictures for my digital portfolio.  Another problem I had was when I tried and failed to recreate my partner's version of a flatted cone.  I failed to match his length for the flattened cone. I still matched his diameter and height but had trouble with the draft tool that allowed me to create the flattened cone. Again unfortunately I could not resolve this problem but I tried to ask my partner about it and even he wasn't sure how he got his flattened cone the way it was. So I must try to understand what I don't and learn more next project.