Ideation
Ideation
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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)
This week's assignment was focused on using open-source websites. Like Thingiverse and 3axis.
As I am passionate about Origami, Geometry and tessellated patterns. I used these key words in my research.
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?
3D Printing
3D Printing
Machine: Prusa MK3 3D Printer
Software: UltiMaker Cura
Material: PLA Filament
Prusa MK3 3D Printer
UltiMaker Cura
PLA Filament
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
Machine: ML149 Laser Cutter
Software: RDWorks
Material: 3mm Plywood
Laser Cutter
RDWorks
3mm Plywood
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?
Crease pattern and folded form of Miura-Ori
Origami in Space
3D printing:
I was inspired by our field visit to the Jet Solar Factory last Thursday.
As an Origami artist I thought about the Miura-Fold that was used in Satellite Solar Panel Deployment.
I found an interesting file for an Origami press, that transfers the Miura-Ori pattern into the paper.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3779114
Laser cutting:
As a bookworm, I found this geometric pattern and turned it into a book mark
https://3axis.co/lattice-geometric-pattern-dxf-file/eo4q5kw7/
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?
3D printing
First option: Miura Press
I downloaded the .STL file (link above) and opened the in UltiMaker Cura. I started reviewing the settings, as size, support and adhesion.
Settings: 20% infill, no adhesion, no support
The result was 39 mins of printing and 6G of PLA Filament
Finally I settled on the scales and numbers shown in the screen shot.
I exported the .GCode file and saved it on the SD reader for slicing.
Miura Press slicing settings
Laser Cutting
I open my .DXF in RDWorks software.
I Adjusted the speed and power settings then loaded the file into the machine.
Settings: Cut: speed 40, power 45
I turned the machine on and the vacuum tube, then I placed my wooden panel.
I reviewed the origin and frame, then closed the lid and started the machine
Laser cutting in progress
3D printing final output
3D printer in action
Paper scoring and folding
Final output
Laser cutting final output
Laser cut settings
Pattern on LaserWorks
Bookmark 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?
My fabrication slot was on the last day before the deadline, and I was a amazed by other people's work. Because we were free to choose whatever design we like. So each one chose something that matched her/his work field or interest.
That was inspiring and revealed more about each one's personality.
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?
Laser cutting challenge:
As a mac user, I wasn't able to install RDWorks on my OS.
I discussed this issue with my instructors, and they advised to use the desktop machines at the lab.
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?
Learning how to operate and prepare files for 3D printing and laser cut will definitely help with the final project execution
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 learned how to use the 3D printing and laser cut machines by myself 😎
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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