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Project Overview
Project Overview
In this project we learned how to mill using a cnc machine and how to design a board throught the use of KiCad. The purpose of learning about these was to be able to design a working minature stoplight.
Warmup
Warmup
In the first board that I cut using the milling machine when you went to try and solder on a component meaning thier wasnt enought copper.
Milling Practice
Milling Practice
As a start to milling we milled these boards in groups and then tested them after soldering components into them through the use of a multimeter. Several issues arised due to it being everyones first time milling but in the end the board mostly worked
Design Stage
Design Stage
With the help of a video I designed a design for a stoplight. First I brought the components into a sketch mode where I could show the software how each component connects to each other. From there I sent the components to design where they would be milled on the board. Finally I milled the board with just a bit of difficulty.
In this part we were allowed to have AI write a code for a traffic light which was, from their we were able to test our traffic lights using a Arduino board
Case design
Case design
Regluar Angle
Regluar Angle
From this angle you can see the overall view of the design both the box and the top
Top Angle
Top Angle
From this angle you can see the led holes better along with their symmetry
Side Angle
Side Angle
From this angle you can see the open side where the cords and Seed can go out of it
Bottom Angle
Bottom Angle
From this angle you can see how the top and the box are the same size and the holes once again
Issues
Issues
Issue 1
Issue 1
When soldering on the board I ran into some issues which resulted in lots of unnecessary solder and solder bridges making the circuit unusable. I had to just remill for this issue.
Issue 2
Issue 2
When I print my first design, the box was too small resulting in the components flowing out resulting in the lid not fitting. To fix this I just made the box a bit taller to fit the components.
Final Result
Final Result
This is what the traffic light looks like in the case along with the board with components soldered onto it.
Milling and Printing Videos
Milling and Printing Videos
IMG_0920.MOVPractice Board
IMG_0405.movTraffic light Board
IMG_0174.MOVTraffic light case
IMG_0194.MOVTraffic Light lit up
Workflow
Workflow
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