Pathways

ENGINEERING

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Project Intro

We are building an exhibit for a Children's Museum. To provide kids with an interactive exhibit that teaches STEAM. The main purpose is to get kids to learn while having fun with others.

Project Constraints

Designed to fit in a 9’x9’x2’ 6” deep space
An extension of the themes of the “Build It” Lab
Made with proper materials
Is designed to engage 2-3 visitors at one time
Is it safe?
Physically engaging to the user
Has many outcomes
It keeps the user engaged for multiple minutes
Does not incorporate electronics
Adheres to the color palette

The Process

At the beginning of the project the class was given a task of finding interactive exhibits to give us an idea of what were about to start with. After the class presented we were given the choice of whether we wanted to build an out side exhibit or an inside exhibit because the Children's Museum of Atlanta had space for both. Then we took a trip to the CMA to see both the outside and inside space and get the list of constraints needed for the project. We also held a discussion to see what exactly is the CMA looking for in the interactive exhibit and if they want to exhibit to be something kids are learning or purely just fun. The next thing to do was to make a rough draft of an exhibit using the constraints and the concept of STEAM. My rough draft was of an outside water table that helped kids learn the precipitation process. But I changed it soon after because it wasn't meeting the constraint requirements. Our clients from the CMA then came to do a follow up meeting to see what our ideas were and to pick the exhibit we would move forward with. They picked Sam's bridge idea and the class was broken up into different group so we can all tackle the process at once. We made modifications where it seemed necessary so that we can get the best end result possible. One team was in charge of the bridge it self, another team was in charge of the car element, and the last team was in charge of the block pieces we are going to use to build the bridge.

Bridge Exhibit

This is my teams On Shape file and prototype. When designing anything there must be multiple prototypes so that the designer can fix any problems or kinks. This is our final prototype of our final bridge design. The importance of this is so we can have a model before we see the product before actually making it.

Car Design

My role in the exhibit is the car model. The car is a huge aspect of the bridge because without the car the kids will not have anything to play with after they make the bridge. The car was the hardest part was transferring my SketchUp car prototype to my OnShape. My car model is 5"x 2 3/4" because we don't want it to be a choking hazard and also I wanted it to be able to move with ease.

Finish Product

Tiny House

Before even getting started on the Tiny House. My class was given a list of all the jobs and the jobs requirements. In order to get a job we had to submit a resume and a job application. My specific job is the Stairs/Stairs Cabinet Procurement Lead and Construction Expert. So my job is researching materials and parts needed for next steps and completes the ordering process for these materials. The Tiny House been in the making for about 2 years now so what my class plan to do is finish the interior.

Daily work (2/6/20)

Today in class we were given a document that make sure everybody knows their tasks. The Project Managers creates a schedule which assigns each person in the group a specific task everyday. As the Procurement Lead my task was to get the any materials needed for all the tasks assigned that day. I also order the materials that are needed and we do not have available in class.

Daily work (2/10/20)

Today was the first hands on day for the project. My task was to look at all of the materials needed for each task and write down what we need and do not have. The material we didn't have was a washer and dyer combo for the tiny house. Since the washer and dryer is gonna be placed under the stair, the dimension of the combo must be correct. After searching numerous sites I finally found a washer dryer combo that fits the size dimensions and reviews came back positive and a reasonable price.

Daily Work (3/5/20)

Today in class my partner and I realized that the header for rough opening was put in backwards. But we had to remove a stripped screw before we could take down the part. This step took a few class periods before we actually figured out how to remove the screw. We ended up having to break the screw in half and remove the connector piece from the 2x4 wood. Eventually we was able to break the head of the screw and remove the piece fully. So by next class we should be have the door rough opening fixed.

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