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Project Ideation
Project Ideation
1- Tell us about the idea of your project. Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
1- Tell us about the idea of your project. Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
The project is an air hockey game. This is the first time for me to make a game. I love the idea cause I want to affect many people as much as I can. I believe in the strong of leaving your effect. I think that we are all different and it's impossible to find a group of people who have the same interests, but pretty sure we all love joy and entertainment.
This is what push me to do this game. Also, I love playing this game so making it was a benefit for me.
Project Construction
Project Construction
2- Explain the CAD process of your project. How did you use the software to design your project? (List the softwares/tools/materials...etc that you used)
2- Explain the CAD process of your project. How did you use the software to design your project? (List the softwares/tools/materials...etc that you used)
Software and machines:
Software and machines:
First of all, I used Autodesk Fusion 360 to sketch the design and then assemble the parts together to check if there is a problem and solve it.
Also, I used Autodesk Fusion 360 to sketch the design of the 3D part.
After finishing the design, I used LaserCAD V8.10 software to prepare the pwj5 file that will be sent to the Laser Cutting machine.
The Laser Cutter machine "Malky ML64 CO2" will be used to cut these parts.
Fusion 360
Prusa i3 MK2
LaserCAD
Laser cutter machine
After finishing the design for the 3D parts, I used Ultimaker Cura 5.1.0 software to prepare the STL file that will be sent to the 3D printer.
The 3D printer "Prusa i3 MK2" will be used to Print the part.
Ultimaker Cura 5.1.0 to slice the objects
The materials:
The materials:
The essential material will be a 3 mm wood sheet.
There will be M3 screws and nuts to assemble the holder using the T-slots.
The material for the base will be a 3 mm aclyric sheet.
The material will be PLA and its color is Black
3- Explain the fabrication process of your project. How did you use the machine to fabricate your project? (List the softwares/tools/materials...etc that you used)
3- Explain the fabrication process of your project. How did you use the machine to fabricate your project? (List the softwares/tools/materials...etc that you used)
preparation:
preparation:
On Fusion 360:
On Fusion 360:
I started to design the sketches of each part on Fusion, did a fully qualified design.
Then I extruded the sketch to be 2.5D.
I did extrude To the sketches, then used revolve for the 3D parts.
Added joints to assemble the parts and make sure it fits well.
Exported the sketches to DXF files to be prepared and used on the laser machine software (LaserCAD).
Exported the bodies to STL files to be prepared on Ultimaker Cura software and get the Gcode to be sent for printing
Autodesk Fusion 360 (Personal - Not for Commercial Use) 2022-09-23 22-15-47.mp4
The base
The two sides
The front that I will duplicate
Bottom of the control box
The control box
The goal box which I will duplicate
The full design
On LaserCAD:
On LaserCAD:
I imported all the parts after saving them as DXF files.
I Removed the construction lines
Duplicated the needed parts which were the sides and the box of goals.
I minimized the space to lower the material wast.
I added my favorite quote "Perfect as Usual".
In black color, speed is 15 and power is 75
In red color, speed is 200 and power 25
I Saved the file in PWJ5 format and sent it to the machine.
On Ultimaker Cura:
On Ultimaker Cura:
I used Ultimaker Cura to slice the model to get it ready for printing as follows:
I used Ultimaker Cura to slice the model to get it ready for printing as follows:
The layer height was 0.2mm cause I wanted the surface smooth.
The infill was 10% cause there would not be any pressure.
No Support is needed.
No adhesion is needed cause it will be on the bed plate.
The pusher
The disc
The corner
On the laser cutter:
On the laser cutter:
I downloaded the PWJ5 file to the Laser Cutter computer.
I did the following steps:
Set the origin.
Made a box to check that it will cut on the sheet
I checked the focus
On the 3D printer:
On the 3D printer:
I put the gcode on the card.
I preheated the plate.
I checked the bed.
I changed the filament and loaded the black filament
Selecting my file for printing from the SD card.
The machine started working.
Project Electronics & Power Management
Project Electronics & Power Management
4- Describe your electronic circuit. What are the input and action components? What is the function of each? How do the components integrate together to form your smart system? (List the softwares/tools/components...etc that you used)
4- Describe your electronic circuit. What are the input and action components? What is the function of each? How do the components integrate together to form your smart system? (List the softwares/tools/components...etc that you used)
Inputs:
Inputs:
Push buttons to count the goals manually.
IR sensors to count the goals automatically.
Slider to switch between manual and automatic modes.
Power:
Power:
Adaptor 5V to supply the circuit with an appropriate voltage and current.
Outputs:
Outputs:
LCD to show the scores.
Buzzer to make sounds to the winners
Others:
Others:
M-M wires connect the component with each other.
M-F Wires connect the component with each other.
Breadboard to fix the component.
Brain:
Brain:
Arduino UNO rev3 to send signals to components in my circuit to make it a smart one.
I did a simulation for the circuit then I did the wiring as shown.
I did a simulation for the circuit then I did the wiring as shown.
WhatsApp Video 2022-09-27 at 8.05.14 PM.mp4The full circuit
The full circuit
5- What is your power source? How did you select the suitable power source for your project? (List the softwares/tools/components...etc that you used)
5- What is your power source? How did you select the suitable power source for your project? (List the softwares/tools/components...etc that you used)
I used a 5V adapter to power the LCD, the Buzzer, and the two IR.
I used a 5V adapter to power the LCD, the Buzzer, and the two IR.
Project Programming
Project Programming
6- Describe the code of your project. How did you program each function of the project?
6- Describe the code of your project. How did you program each function of the project?
I divided the code into manual mode, and an automatic mode, and merged between them.
There are the following functions:
Counting the goals through push buttons.
Showing the score on the LCD.
The Buzzer will make different sounds.
Counting the goals through IR.
Slider to change between the manual and automatic modes.
I started with the libraries I will use and defined the variables.
I wrote what I want to appear on the screen.
The first condition to change the manual and automatic modes.
I used the nested loop so it was the first condition.
The end of the manual mode
The automatic mode
First player condition.
Second player condition.
Project Integration & Testing
Project Integration & Testing
7- Demonstrate with text and visuals how did you integrate the project’s modules together? What are the testing results? (Include a Demo video separately, showing a proof of functionality)
7- Demonstrate with text and visuals how did you integrate the project’s modules together? What are the testing results? (Include a Demo video separately, showing a proof of functionality)
I tested every component at first, then I trayed everything together.
WhatsApp Video 2022-09-27 at 3.56.27 PM.mp4Sharing & Collaboration
Sharing & Collaboration
8- Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
8- Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
My instructor helped me with the code and helped me in solving many problems.
Eng. Ahmed Ibrahim helped me to imagine the design.
This is what helped me a lot:
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
9- When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this project?
9- When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this project?
First of all, I searched a lot and was inspired by the others.
There were many problems, especially in the design.
The design was very big, so there were many problems with the supports.
The Aclyric is different from the wood, it's very easy to be broken.
Future Work
Future Work
10- If you had more time, what is one thing you would change/ Do next in your project?
10- If you had more time, what is one thing you would change/ Do next in your project?
I learned a lot from this project, but if I had more time I would choose something advanced to learn much more.
I would add a robot arm to play against you or arm you play with.
Final Project Design Files
Final Project Design Files
Final Project code File
Final Project code File
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