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Ideation
Ideation
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Our assignment for week 1 was to search and choose two open-source designs for both, the 3D Printer and the Laser Cutting machine.
I've always wanted to buy a coaster for myself but sometimes I didn't like the collection. So, I decided to make a simple one with my own hands using the laser cutting machine.
Also, I liked to zhush it up a little bit so I added some colors. :D
As it might seem, I adore cats endlessly. I own two cats so I decided to make a small figurine they can have fun with using the 3D printer.
Tool Chain
Tool Chain
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Ultimaker Cura
LaserCAD
PLA
I used the Prusa i3 MK2 that is available in Fab Lab Mansoura. The filament was PLA which is one of two common plastics used on FDM machines (3D printing).
3D Printer
Design/Preparation Process
Design/Preparation Process
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
I used Ultimaker Cura to slice my design to prepare it for the 3D printer.
I opened the .stl file that I downloaded from Thingeverse.
I started modifying some parameters, such as scaling until it was a proper size.
I set the Infill to 10% and Profile to 0.3mm.
The design needed no adhesive plate and slight support under the cat's face.
LaserCAD is a cost-effective laser motion control software and it's used to prepare graphic files for the laser cutting machine.
LaserCAD is a cost-effective laser motion control software and it's used to prepare graphic files for the laser cutting machine.
I first converted the .cdr file to .dxf to open it in LaserCAD.
I then defined specific areas to engrave with parameters (Speed: 100, Power:50).
I defined the outer frame to cut with (Speed: 15, Power: 75).
Development/Implementation Process
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
After finishing my design on LaserCAD, I saved it as .pwj5 and sent a copy to the lab's PC. I then made sure that everything was fine (speed and power) for engraving and cutting. Afterwards, I sent the file to the machine, where I stood to document those precious moments of my first own laser cutting experience. I made sure the nozzle was at a proper height from the plywood sheet.
kitty vid.mp4Using the 3D printer, I started by preheating to 200 Celsius degree and loading the filament. I then uploaded my .g-code file from the SD card to the printer, then the printing process started. This figurine took about 25 minutes to be printed.
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
What kinds of challenges or problems did you face while doing the assignment, tutorials, or exercises? How did you solve them? Did you ask for help from an instructor or peer? Please provide a link to the tutorial or article that you used to solve your problem (if any)
What kinds of challenges or problems did you face while doing the assignment, tutorials, or exercises? How did you solve them? Did you ask for help from an instructor or peer? Please provide a link to the tutorial or article that you used to solve your problem (if any)
While using the laser machine a failure occurred. Fortunately, the lab specialist handled the situation and I finished my fabrication successfully. Also, she helped me with choosing the proper power and speed for my design.
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Final Project
Final Project
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
I'm planning to use Plywood to fabricate a wooden body for my music player. So I guess that gaining the knowledge of designing and fabricating using the laser machine would help me a lot with the final project.
WOW!
WOW!
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
This week we used LaserCAD to configure the settings for cutting and engraving then carried out this cute little Mario. We also used Ultimaker Cura to slice a mini T-Rex then printed it using Prusa. It was our first experience to deal with the machines and have a deeper look into the details of printing.
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
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Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
Note: to use .cdr files you should use .cdr to . dfx converter to be able to open the design on LaserCAD.
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