8P7 - 3D printing

Using the 3D printer, I created a fidget ring because school is stressful and I need something to fidget with that will not be a distraction. If this does not work out then I can try to design it into something else.

During this process, I learned how to size things correctly. For this project, I had to measure my finger and find to proper diameter and thickness for it to be able to fit my finger and have the possibility to spin. I did have to look up some things about how to properly size to be able to learn or re-learn how to do things.

The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project ties to Knowledge Constructor because I created a project that was a meaningful learning experience for me and the people around me. I also created a project that can be used to teach others the way that bearings work.

A challenge I overcame on this project was getting the ring to spin. I was able to do it by putting in some beads from an old neckless. Though it still does not spin very smooth it can still spin.

Given a chance to do this again, I would change the size of the ring. The reason why I would change it is that first of all, the ring does not fit the best around my finger and is still a bit lose; second of all, it is kinda bulky and in the way.

Hastings High School Career and Technical Education Program offers Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, Marketing. My project connects to the Engineering Design CTE program at Hastings High School. My project connects to careers in Aerospace Engineer, Materials Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Research and Development Engineer