Tag: Prototyping
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Flow Timer
Flow Timer is an adjustable hourglass prototype. Still in progress. To conduct time trials, I created temporary inserts using a laser cutter. Then I calculated the relationship between hole diameter & the time of completion. From those results, an iris mechanism was 3d printed.
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3D Modeling a Makerspace
This weekend, I created some 3D renderings of the Ion Prototyping Lab. The goal of this project was to generate a 3D model of the makerspace that could be usable for virtual tours, floor planning, etc. and also get a chance to test out a new app, Polycam. Overall, this project was a lot of…
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Drawing Machine
The following photo gallery shows my general process in developing a spirograph inspired drawing machine, first producing a low-fidelity prototype in cardboard, then creating a final design in laser cut wood. Low fidelity prototype in cardboard. Laser cutting using wood. Pattern using 40-36-100-50 gear set. Alternative orientation using the 74 teeth gear. Equipment: Materials used:
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Pretzel Slime
Pretzel Slime is a diamond shaped art piece using an aluminum/steel sheet of metal; the purpose of this piece was to explore the plasma cutting tool, while also practicing post-processing techniques learned in class. I wanted to create an object inspired by my fascination with biology and organic structures. After some research for inspiration, I…
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Sphericon
This project explores different 3D printing processes, making two identical objects, one using an FDM printer (fused deposition modeling) and another using SLA printer (stereolithography). I decided to print a hexagonal sphericon – a geometric solid made by revolving a hexagon, cutting it in half and rejoining the two pieces at a 90 degree turn. The continuous…