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)
Hexagonal prism
Origami hexagonal pen holder
This week's assignment was inspired by the Hexagonal Prism.
A 3D shape with two identical hexagonal bases, connected by six rectangular faces. It’s characterized by its six sides and is a common structure in geometry.
Hexagonal prism paper prototype
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?
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
Machine: ML149 Laser Cutter
Software: RDWorks
Material: 3mm Plywood
Laser Cutting
RDWorks
3mm Plywood
Design Software
Design Software
Software: AutoDesk Fusion 360
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?
Hexagonal pen holder:
I used the fusion360 software to design the pen holder sides.
In my sketch I started with the first side (rectangle), then added extra rectangles for the T-slot.
Then I applied Extrude with 3mm, then I duplicated the side 5 more times.
I designed the separator side with two T-slots, and applied 3mm extrude feature.
Next, I designed the bottom side with all the needed gaps for assembly, and 3mm extrusion effect.
Lastly, I applied a Oak - Semigloss texture for the appearance.
I chose the Export option from the File menu on the top left, then chose STL file (*.stl)
Fully defined sketch
Closer shot
Side 1 extrusion
Six sides
Separator side
Separator side extrusion
Bottom side fully defined sketch
Bottom side 3mm extrusion effect
Sides joinery (1)
Sides joinery (2)
Sides joinery (3)
Sides joinery (4)
Sides joinery (5)
Sides joinery (6)
Oak - Semigloss texture
Another view
Bottom view
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?
Pen holder laser cutting:
I open my .DXF in RDWorks software.
I Adjusted the speed and power settings then loaded the file into the machine.
Settings: Speedcut: speed 300, power 10
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
RDWorks screenshot
RDWorks settings
Laser cutting in progress (1)
Laser cutting in progress (2)
Final output:
Sides
Assembly
Pen and Origami paper holder
Side view
Tools Holder
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
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?
An operating system related challenge!
I wasn't able to install the "DXF for laser" Plugin, to export my design
Instead I had to rightClick on each sketch and choose "Save AS DXF "
I ended up with 8 DXF files. I can edit and merge all files on Illustrator or RDWorks, then export one DXF file for 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?
Learning how to design and join 3D models with multiple sides will be extremely beneficial for my final project.
Whether I’m creating a physical prototype or a digital model, the ability to construct and manipulate complex 3D structures allows for more flexibility and precision.
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?
In this week 's self practice videos we learned about the joining technique in Fusion360, which was very cool is assembling 3D models with multiple sides. And this week's assignment was a great reflection on this technique.
Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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