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PART 1
PART 1
Ideation: 3D printing
Ideation: 3D printing
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)
Figures dream collection
Figures dream collection
When I see shelves filled with figurines, I imagine the day I’ll have my own collection.
Since I’m neither an anime nor a Disney fan, I feel abstract forms would best reflect my personality.
In Week 1, I had the chance to learn more about both laser cutting and the 3D printer machines. Also, we were assigned to prepare a file for each technique and produce it ourselves.
When it comes to 3D printing, what really inspired me is going through the whole process of 3D printing, from choosing the file, prepping, and simulation to finally seeing it come to life layer by layer.
As a product designer, I used to 3D print my designs. However, this time, it's more of a file-prepping exploration. I went through many websites to choose a model that I wanted to own, not just an exercise to get more experience with the process and the machine.
So for the 3D Printing, I have chosen a chess figure, which is the Knight. I think Chess figures have a deeper meaning behind the form.
The Queen's Gambit series inspires me by portraying chess as a metaphor for life, where every piece plays a vital role in shaping the journey.
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?
As for the 3D printing task, I have used the 'Printables' website for the file download in a stl extension. Then, Cura software adjusts the file for production. Lastly, the 3D printer 'Prusa' for the production.
Prusa 3D Printer (Prusa i3 Machine)
PLA filament
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?
Model ready for adjustments in Cura software
For the stl. file prepping, I dragged and dropped my file of Cura to experiment with the infill, thinking about whether I would need to add support or not. Slice to make sure I am under the requested time which is 90 mins Ig.
Support adjustment
Infill adjustment
Material printing temp. adjustment
Slicing after every alteration to ensure the time needed, then saving the file with a G.code extension.
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?
Implementation in steps:
Transferred the G.code file to the SD card
Inserted the SD card into the machine
Added a filament of my choice (in purple)
Started inserting the filament and was requested by the lab specialist to cut the beginning of the filament to 45 degrees.
The bed started to heat and calibrate preparing for a new print.
Minutes later, the Knight piece started to be created layer by layer.
I removed the support using different metal files to get a smooth surface finish.
In action
Community of Learning
Community of Learning
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?
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?
Title of Media
As I was waiting for my 3D printed model to finish printing, I supported a colleague in the laser cutting in the machine part, as I was more experienced since I was done with my laser cutting part.
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
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 assignment?
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 assignment?
I didn't encounter any significant challenges while creating my 3D model. However, I initially assumed I could start printing immediately after uploading my file. Instead, the machine required nozzle cleaning and calibration, which I viewed more as a new experience than a challenge since I'm not yet familiar with the production process.
Additionally, while removing the support material, I may not have been as cautious as needed, as I ended up causing thin scratches on the model's surface with my fingers.
Title of Media
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 think I will be using 3D printing in the complex forms of the body to create defined lines and neat surfaces. Also, to add vibrant colors to the model.
PART 2
PART 2
Ideation: Laser-cutting
Ideation: Laser-cutting
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)
What inspired me this time is an old pattern that I have created a few years ago as an experimentation to a digital pattern design.
Honestly speaking, I dont like the look of the laser cut MDF finish products. So I try to use it as a supporting tool for another material..
So at the end I choose to create a islamic pattern small frame
Previous work using laser cutting
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?
Material: Plywood
Thickness: 3mm
Ready model from 3axis.co
Laser cutting machine software: Laser works
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?
Scaled my model down to 50%
Adjusted the speed and power for the cut
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?
Placing the MDF sheet on the machine and locking with MDF clips
Importing the file, adjusting the origin point and simulating the cutting process
It started cutting, the cut-outs started dropping to the underneath drawer
A zoomes in look of the pattern
Final model
Community of Learning
Community of Learning
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?
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?
I observed other colleagues during my lab slot time to learn about different ideas and challenges ..
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
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 assignment?
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 assignment?
The only challenge is that I did not have the laser maker software, so I prepared it before the laser cutting
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 guess I will be using the laser cutting technique as a skeleton to the electronic compenets.
THE END!
THE END!
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