Objectives

The clock project, introduced by Cluster 2 of UCSD Cosmos (Design and Control of Kinetic Sculptures), explores the oscillation time and frequency of student-produced clock pendulums. The objectives of participating in the aforementioned project include but are not limited to learning to incorporate Computer Aided Design in the printing of acrylic boards via LaserCAMM, simulating kinetic movements of models through Working Model 2D, and using mathematical formulas to predict time and movement.

Several challenges that I encountered in the duration of this project included manufacturing the clock pendulum without breaking any fragile parts or misinterpreting the instructions, as well as learning to use Working Model 2D for the first time.