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Project description: In this project we had to identify a problem that we could fix with 3d printing. We were allowed to either 3d print or laser cut this project but I chose to 3d print.
Description: While I was looking for a problem in my house that I could solve, I first thought of a cup holder because there were a lot of stains on the table form the cup. But this was too basic of an idea so I picked to do wire holders. On my table, there is a lot of wires for my keyboard, mouse, and other things. These wires often get tangled and I have no way to keep them organized so I decided to solve this.
Procedure: The very first step was figuring out how I was going to make a project like this and measuring the lengths of my tables so that I could make something in accordance with it. I also had to measure the width of the wire. I first decided to go with a design that could fit my desk and also fix my problems. I decided to go with a curve that had a whole and that part is where the wires will be held. For my first revision, the hole was way too big so I had to try to make it smaller. My second revision was too small but my third revision was perfect and the wires slid in very well. For this project, I used Fusion 360 to CAD it and I used Bambu Studio to print the design out. After many revisions, I got my final product.
This was the mess that was on my desk before I used the cable management items. As you can see, the wires are tangled and they are very messy and unorganized.
These are the two cable management tools that I made. After I sticked them to the side of the table, they were able to fit the wires as well as fix the mess on my desk. The blue one is my first prototype and the hole was a little too big to hold wires. The white one was my second prototype and learning from the first design, I tried to make it smaller but it ended up too small and only fitting one kind of wire.
Final Product: For my final product, I remeasured the holes since they used to be either too big or too small and made different holes for them. The measurements were perfect and the wired fit very well. I also made the number of holes according to how many cables I had on my table. To keep it on the table, I used double-coated tissue tape that Ms.Tran gave me.
This is a point of view from fusion 360 of what my model looks like.
Reflection:
Soul:
S (Strength of your work): The strength of my work was the ability to work even when we did not have a lot of time and also I tried to split up my work evenly among the days I had to work.
O (Opportunities to improve your project): I could've improved my time management as I should've printed the models sooner to test them out and reprint them if needed.
U (Understanding): I learned that even small things like a wire holder require a lot of effort and measuring to be able to complete. I also learned that time management is very very important, especially with projects like these where you have a limited amount of time.
L (Limitations you encountered in this project): I encountered many limitations during this project. The biggest one was the time that we were given. This project felt very rushed and I felt like if I had given more time, I could've done more with this project.
WISCR:
Self-motivated individuals: Throughout this project, I had to be motivated to stay on top of things and get them done. I couldn't get this motivation from anyone else but myself and I pushed myself in order to reach the finish line. The short time we were given and the hard work that was dedicated to this project also pressured and pushed me there as well.
Insightful and critical thinkers: I had to find ways around problems like the hole was too small or too big. I also had to think about how I could split my time amongst the very small amount of classes that we remaining. This was a very difficult task but nonetheless, I still got by it.
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