Asa DeZerega

One of my strengths in design is persistence, this is valuable as in design the prototype is often just a step in the process of completing a final version. An area of growth would be stepping out of my comfort zone. The good thing about this class is that I have never taken something like it so it is already out of my comfort zone.

want to commit to:

1) Detailed observations and notes

2) Good clear photographs

3) A section that discuss new concepts and ideas I learn during this class.

As seen below our group had various ideas for this PCB circuit. We decided upon the Tocuan because we thought the design could be used for a cool lighting pattern.

PCB DESIGN

To the left is Gloria and I's PCB and schematic. We ran into issues during our class time which showed me how difficult it can be to work with different software. Still, I took away a better understanding of the different commands in fusion and an overall comfortability with the schematics. I am impressed with how the toucan looks like our original drawing!

10 speaker designs.

My 2 favorites from the sketches above are the cloud and the tree. Both would be fun designs with gentle edges. I think the speakers could be placed uniquely in both of these designs.

My favorite from the photo above, is the box with nothing really in it.

This design was responding to the pattern prompt. I hope to create a beautiful Islamic pattern.

post-it feedback

This feedback was super helpful to see what people were excited by. I want to remember the feedback I was given about material use and I hope to build something that incorporates the feedback I got during this activity.

Phase 2 Drawing

I feel good about my phase 2 drawing. My design still needs to be tweaked a little more but I am glad I got many ideas down. I know I will 3d print the pot and the arms that have the speakers, I just need to make sure the structure has integrity to not break.

Rhino Design Phase 1

Final Rhino Design

CARDBOARD PROTOTYPE

Above is my cardboard protoype. Although the process of creating my cardboard prototype was challenging, I was able to think about how my prototype would appear in real space. This was helpful as I thought of way I could stucuraly support the speaker.

Breadboard of Amp Circuit: I have better understnading of the circuit and breadboard now. I am more comfortable working and making mistakes because I know I will eventually get it.

Aligator Clips and how they work: They are used to make temporary connections between components, circuits, or devices.

AMP SCHEMATIC

My partner for this project was Stella. I learned how to finalize the connections aswell as how to navigate the different layers. I also learned how to edit the boards text!

Finalized AMP circuit

Un-Solderded AMP circuit

Final PCB Soldered

This is my finished board, It was originally a Tucan and I think that was a great choice. I enjoy the board color and the lights, which compliment each other in my opinion. I worked with Gloria on this project.

Final AMP Circuit Soldered

Encloser Build Process.

I am on track to complete the project because my build process was just 3d printing and drilling in my speaker. I still have to finish my soldering

Final Amplifier and Encloser

I made a 3d printed model enclouser. This semester I was satisified completing my PCB board and my encloser, Although not how I planned initially. The work I did to finish all of the project this semester was very satisfying.
I would have prioritized soldering as I belive my lackluster skills slowed me down and forced me to play catchup at the end. That being said, I really liked learning how to 3d print and found that to be my favorite part of this class.

Time manegment will always be important and this class was a helpful reminder of that.

Side View

My project goals were to complete a working speaker that I could bring home. I think my mindset of what that final product would be shifted during the time I spent working on it, but I feel satisfied with the end result.

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