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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)
Messy workplace
Inspirations
I care about this idea because, while working on university tasks, my table is always a mess (a good kind of mess that I actually like) due to the different types of pens and colors I use. I want something to help me organize that mess, and I also want to add a mobile holder as I need my phone fixed in front of me while working. After searching for inspiration, I found various ideas and took parts from each.
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?
To make the design, both for 3D printing and laser cutting, and to check its functionality, I used Fusion360.
Fusion 360
3D Printing
Ultimaker Cura software
Used for slicing 3D models into layers to prepare them for printing.
PRUSA i3 (3d printer)
A popular model of 3D printer
PLA filament
A widely used type of plastic filament for 3D printing.
Laser Cutting
Laser cutter software (RDworks)
It is software used for controlling laser engraving and cutting.
PRUSA i3 (3d printer)
A popular model of laser cutting printer
3mm plywood
Popular material for laser cutting are chosen for its ease of cutting and durability.
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?
Sketching
At first, I started by sketching the design on paper to plan the design process and determine how to begin.
Components
Then, I began designing in Fusion360, following rules 0 and 1: saving the file and creating each side as an individual component.
Sketch tool
I used the sketch tool to make the front side and grounded it to build the other sides.
Mirroring
I used the mirror tool to mirror the front and side panels, and added the needed edits
Joining
I joined them with each other
Brackets
Next, I designed the mobile holder and added brackets to connect it at a 60-degree angle.
checking
After that, I checked the interferences
Final design
Design in RDWorks
After that, I used the extension 'Save DXF for Laser Cutting' to export each face as a .DXF file. After importing the DXF files one by one into RDWorks, I grouped each part. Then, I arranged them to fit the sheet of plywood.
Design in Cura
For the brackets, I saved them as a mesh and imported them into Cura. I adjusted the temperature to 215 degrees and checked if support was needed. Then, I sliced the file.
It will take 13 minutes and 3g of PLA.
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?
For Laser cutter, I transferred the (.DXF) file from my computer to the laser machine using a USB drive. The pen holder was not fitting on one plywood sheet, so I divided it into two sheets. After confirming the cut settings 'speed and power' and dimensions were on set, I downloaded the file to the machine.
Next, I fixed the plywood sheet in the machine with small pieces of wood. Then, I adjusted the machine's nozzle to the right corner of the plywood sheet and set the origin. I then pressed 'frame' to ensure everything was aligned correctly.
Once everything was prepared, I pressed 'Start'.
Laser cutting process
3D printing process
After preparing the file and slicing it using Cura, I adjusted the temperature and cooling settings of the machine with the lab specialist. I set the temperature to 215 degrees, the cooling to 60 degrees, and Fan speed to 20. Then, I transferred the file from the computer to the memory card to be inserted into the 3D printer.
This was the first time trying to change the filament to change the color. It was a bit challenging, but I enjoyed it.
Then I selected the file using the turning knob and pressed 'select'. Then, I chose 'start printing' and waited for the first layers to be printed.
The print took 18 minutes and 3g of red PLA.
After all parts are ready, I connected them with an M3 screw and Nut
Final
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 working, I frequently save multiple versions. At one point, I needed to go back to a certain version because I had messed up. Initially, I struggled to make it the latest version, but after a little searching, I found it was actually quite simple.
How to revert to a previous version of a Fusion design
Versions saved
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?
Title of Media
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?
I enjoyed the EoWeek session. It was fun working with the group to design, build, and put together a lantern. We started by planning our approach and making a work schedule, which saved us a lot of time and helped us finish quickly.
Looking back at my first time using Fusion360 last week, I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned and am excited to learn even more.
Glimpse of EoWeek session
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.
Title of Media
Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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