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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)
My idea this week is to use machines to create things that align with my interests. I’m really into board games, so for 3D printing, I chose to make a 20-sided dice (D20) like the ones I use in board games. For laser cutting, I decided to design a coaster inspired by Magic The Gathering Card Game, one of my favorite games.
I care about this idea because it combines my hobbies with the tools we’re learning to use. Board games are a big part of my life, and MTG is a game that filled me with great gathering memories.
Output:
1) Magic The Gathering Symbol Coaster | Laser Cutting
2) 20 Sided Dice | 3D
AI Image Showing a Mix of The 2 Items
Rick & Morty | Laser Cutting
Rick & Morty Poster
D 20 | 3d Print
D20 Example
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?
Software:
1) RD Works V8 | For Laser Cutting
2) Ulti Maker Cura | For 3d Printing
Machines:
1) Laser Cutter
Model (El Malky ML149 CO2 Laser Cutter)
2) 3d Printer
Model (PRUSA i3 MK2 3D Printer)
Materials:
1) PLA Filment (3d)
1) Plywood (Laser Cutting)
The answer to The "Why" is because this is these machines and materials are what is available for us so far in the Maker Diploma scope.
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?
Printing Files:
1) 3D Printing
I downloaded the file from an open source file:
Arranged the parameters on Cura software to reduce infill and time.
Also I scaled the file size down because it was showing "2 hours" operation time.
I made one of the Dice sides the base and I believe it will not need any support.
Estimated time and PLA consumption:
1 Hour
10 gm
3.48 m
Final 3D Files: Click here
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Before Slicing
Before Slicing
Adjusting Settings
Adjusting Settings
Object Preview
Object Preview
2) Laser Cutting
I downloaded the file from an open-source file here: (Link)
I edited the lines and differentiated by color between cut and speed cut , and scan.
Made some edits to make eyes in faces scanned not in the speed cut.
Saved the file in PLT format.
Challenge:
When I made the simulation the image was not accurate as the eyes in the faces disappeared. I am making a backup file without my edits and I will try to overcome the problem in the lab.
Final Laser Cutting File: Click here
Original File
Original File
Adjusting Power & Speed
Adjusting Power & Speed
Simulation
Simulation
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
3d Printing
The expert examined my slicing settings in Cura to ensure all parameters were correct. I encountered a challenge with my design due to lack of supports, but the specialist assisted me in resolving it and adding the support as shown.
To prepare the 3D printer for operation, I followed these steps:
Loaded the filament in my chosen color,.
Heated the printer.
Inserted the SD card and selected the desired file.
Started the machine to initiate the printing process.
Final Result
Preparing Process
Preparing Process
Printing Process
Printing Process
Supports and Adhesion
Supports and Adhesion
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
opened the file on the FabLab computer to ensure all parameters were correctly set.
Powered on the machine.
Adjusted the nozzle's focus and tested it using the pulse button.
Set the origin point for cutting using the origin button.
Transferred the file from the computer to the machine.
Started the machine to initiate the cutting process.
Preparing Machine
Preparing Machine
Operating
Operating
Final Result
Final Result
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?
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Some of my colleague suggested that I expand the scope of my open source search and pointed out that I can easily change files extension online.
This helped me change the laser cutting design on the spot.
My colleagues liked the 3d dice and we all rolled it for fun.
I helped one of my peers by pointing out the right setting for laser cut setting.
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?
Challenges
Challenges
Laser Cutting
I had to choose a different coaster design because the first one had lots of details and estimated operating time.
I was stuck during the simulation because I entered the wrong dimensions, but the lab specialist helped me enter the right scale.
I chose the scale by manually using a ruler to determine convenient sizing.
I had to manually draw the inner circle in the design because it didn't respond to the layer assignment in the original file.
Expected Reason: I converted the file from pdf to dxf so maybe this was the reason
3D Printing
Estimated operating time was 2.5 hours, so I had to stop and edit the file: scale down the object, and reduce infill.
The machine won't work and I had to ask the specialist to help me in doing the calibration so it starts again.
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?
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I learned how to deal with the machines and adjust their setting.
I did simple designs but I believe this info will be helpful in next steps.
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?
The coolest thing is I used my laser cutter product as a coaster on the same day.
Also I made all my colleagues roll the 3d dice I made.
This is a memorable day. My first outcome.
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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.
Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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