Introduction to Engineering Design

Name: Puzzle Cube

Assignment: We worked to design build and document a 3D puzzle cube made out of 3/4 inch hardwood cubes.

What I learned: How to draw shapes isometrically and build simple objects on Autodesk inventor.

What I need to work on: Not over dimensioning my drawings.

Name: Isometric Sketches

Assignment: Create part files and drawings for different multiview drawings.

What I learned: How to stay calm when I cannot figure out how to do something.

What I need to work on: Making the holes in Inventor.

Name: CAD Modeling

Assignment: To use the various features in Inventor and see how to use them.

What I learned: How to use the various items in Inventor.

What I need to work on: Doing the directions I am instructed.

Name: Automata Box

Assignment: We were to build an automata box and have it move using numerous different cams to create an image on top of the box.

What I learned: I learned to stay patient when technology didn't work the way I though it was going to.

What i need to work on: Learning how to digitally orient parts to a project.

Name: Mini Train

Assignment: Make a mini train using Autodesk inventor.

What I learned: How to use more of the various tools on Inventor.

What I need to work on: Not over or under dimensioning.

Name: Reverse Engineering Project

Assignment: Do a visual, functional and structural analysis on an item.

What I learned: Staplers are really hard to draw. Also the steps and need for reverse engineering.

What I need to work on: My isometric sketches.

Name: Cardboard Chair Project

Assignment: Plan, construct and test a cardboard chair designed by me and a team.

What I learned: Cardboard is really hard to cut, and designing isn't as easy as I thought.

What I need to work on: I need to work on my communication skills and my ability to problem solve.