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Final Project Proposal

Digital Fabrication Assignment 7

Final Project Proposal:

  • Synthesis / Define
  • Ideation / Develop
  • Test / Implementation / Deliver
  • Reflection

    • Synthesis / Define

    Design Prompt Criteria:
  • Criteria #1: Concept, including concept sketches, intended use case, context
  • Criteria #2: Breakdown of tasks (e.g. CAD modelling, 3d printing)
  • Criteria #3: Timeline with contingency plans.
  • Criteria #4: Bill of Materials with sourcing schedule

    • Concept

    Desired Outcome: An artistic wood box with a 3D printed moveable mechanism that opens to reveals a Vitamin D light.

    Learning Objective: Focus on better understanding the mechanisms required for a successful moveable 3D printed piece.
    Use Case and Context:
    The form (Sun Mandala) and function (Healthy Vitamin D light) would provide some value as a niche product for healthy people who enjoy this style of Abstract art.

      Technique #1: Moveable Parts
      Technique #2: Onshape/Fusion 360
      Technique #3: Stock Parts
      Technique #4: Laser Cutter
      Technique #5: 3D Printed

    Ideation Sketch #1

    Ideation Sketch #2

    Filler

    Ideation Sketch #3

    Task Breakdown

    Prototype 1.0

  • Create a Laser Cut Press fit box (designed to hold a Vitamin D light) in mind using files for the laser cutter from Makercase
  • Use Onshape and/or Fusion 360 to 3D Print the Moveable Iris model parts sourced from Thingiverse
  • Attach the 3D printed piece to the Laser Cut Box with stock parts like a screw

    • Prototype 2.0

  • Create my own Moveable Iris models using Onshape and/or Fusion 360
  • Cut and/or raster an image with the laser cutter to match form with function (image ideas: the sun, flowers, or abstract geometric patterns etc..)
  • Explore material type to find a more aestheically pleasing wood material

    • Timeline and Contingency Plan

    Plan:
  • 5/29 - 5/31 Print Moveable IRIS Part models
  • 6/1 - 6/2 Cut Wood to create the Press Fit box
  • 6/3 Merge parts to create Prototype Assembly 1.0
  • 6/4 - 6/5 Correct for Errors.
  • 6/6-6/7 Prep and Submit Final Assembly

    • Contingency Plan:
    As Nadya talks about its important to Fail Fast in Digital Fabrication. As Such, I will focus on producing a high fidelity Prototype 1.0. If extra time is created due to proper planning/execution, I will develop a high fidelity prototype 2.0.

    Bill of Materials

    Source files


  • Creative Commons - Public Domain Dedication 80MM FAN COVER IRIS STYLE by UKCD is licensed under the Creative Commons - Public Domain Dedication license.
  • Makercase
  • Mandala #1
  • Mandala #2