Brady L.

Finished Lamp Model
11/10 CW – In class, I began by creating the small passage for the wire to run through into the pole, and then began work on my lamp shade. I started a circle the diameter of the lightbulb, and then built off 4 straight lines to connected the structure to the outside shade part. For next class, I plan on fixing the other sign and then making sure everything is right for my presentation. This includes the appeareances.
11/10 HW – For homework, I once again spent a lot of time lining up the letters for the second sign. It was tedious work to measure out the space between the end of the sign and the letters, and then to calculate how much space should be between the letters. I then lined it up correctly and when I tried to extrude it, the B went away, and the R became distorted. But when I extruded the “Tech ’22”, it extruded perfectly, so I’m not really sure what the issue is. My next few steps are to create the lamp shade, and a passage for the wire to run through to get into the pole.
11/7 CW – In class, I spent far too long formatting the letters onto the sign. My original plan was to write “tech design 2022” but then I realized the letters would be too close together for it to look right. So I switched it to just “tech ’22”. I then had to draw 3 horizontal construction lines to separate the height into 3 sections, and did so with the length as well, so there was even spacing on the outside. I then used a scrap sheet of paper to draw out the dimensions of the sign and the adequate width between each letter needed to make the spacing even. Next class, I plan to do the other sign, and then from there, make revisions on the signs to allow for there to be a hole in the pole for the wire to slide through.
11/3 CW – In-class, I began by fixing my hinges, which took very long. I had to redo the second hinge to put it on the other side, switch the sketches to the other side, and then I could join them. I joined them using the revolute command, allowing the signs to rotate around. I then spent a while combining them and trying to get them to attach to the pole so the pole could spin as well. I didn’t get that far but I plan on doing so next time. I finished by creating my rod, which I just used a cylinder and attached it to a rectangular prism. I’m debating whether to add another hinge to allow the lightbulb to move, but I don’t know if I want to go through that process again.
11/3 HW – For homework, I began creating the hinges for my street signs, and joined them using the revolute command. However, I didn’t remember how to attach it to the pole and will do so in class. I also planned my next steps: Attach it to the pole, and begin the rod.
10/31 CW – In-class, I had to focus more on the smaller pieces, that will eventually allow me to focus on the bigger, more exciting pieces. I first had to set the sketch points on the actual pole, using the tangent plane tool, and then I had to create the hinge, which took me a while because I forgot how to do it. Next, I plan to create a hinge for the second street sign, and use the tangent plane again to create lines to join the pole with.
10/27 HW – Final Sketch of Model – I expanded my final design onto here, making reasonable measurements for the base and pole in the middle, with appropriate spacing up top.
10/27 HW – For my homework sketches, I wanted to be creative in creating unique pieces, but also knew that simple can be better. Therefore, I started with the simple ones, as shown on the left. I then thought about using letters, to represent names, trees, and games such as hangman. I finally settled on a street sign design that would allow me to change the direction of the lightbulb and allow for two lightbulbs if I want.
10/26 CW – In class I first started by inserting the reference image for the lightbulb and then calibrating it to scale. After, I began sketching the vertical lines for the lightbulb and then adding all of the dimensions. I then used the Spline tool to create the curved part of the lightbulb by creating 4 control points and making it as curved as possible. I finished by revolving the sketch around an axis so that it becomes extruded.
10/21 HW and CW – For homework, I originally planned to have the phone face the opposite direction, and planned on using a door hinge from mcmaster carr to create a tilting effect of the phone. However, in class, I saw that it might be more functionable if the phone faced the other way. And in terms of the hinge, I started by creating a cylinder, splitting it into 5 parts, and then combining every other to either the diagonal going up, or the phone holder. This created the hinge effect, allowing for the viewpoint to be changed vertically. And then, to finish it off, I customized its appearance to make it less boring.
10/19 CW – In-class, I glued my base plate into the larger base and tucked the wires into the base. I then continued with my cell phone stand but it didn’t save correctly, so I had to restart. I plan on restarting it for my homework tonight, but the design in my head might be too simple.
10/19 HW – For homework, I began designing my phone stand. My goal is to create a phone stand that can tilt up and down using a door hinge while also being able to hold the phone in both portrait and landscape. Here, I began by creating the base with the part that the hinge will attach to, and structural support via the filleted rectangle. However, the filleted rectangle wouldn’t reach the ground the way I have it, so I’m going to have to fix that somehow.
10/17 CW – In-class I first reglued one of my base verticals to then connect the lower arm to my base plate. Then, I put the switch into the base plate. Then, I got all the wires and fist tinted them before connecting them using the iron. Then, I made sure all of the wires were connected together and made sure it worked. Next, I have to glue the base plate to the bigger plate and finish my phone stand project.
10/13 CW – In class, I started by sanding the large, thick base plate using 120 and 180 sandpaper. Then, I put the LED strip onto the arms by using the sticky part of the strip for the upper arm, and then sliding it through the block mounts on the lower arm. I then printed out my base plate in which I then used to glue the base verticals to. But just before that, I used the epoxy glue to glue the metal rings onto the base verticals. I then used the wood glue to glue the base verticals to the base plate.
Back of Orthographic Drawing Of Phone
Finished Orthographic Drawing For Phone – For my phone, I did my best to accurately measure all parts of the phone aside from the super small measurements like the front camera, and headphone jack on the top, which I don’t use anyways. When creating the orthographic drawing, it was hard to accurately trace my phone because of my bulky case, as well as the unevenness on the back due to the card holder.
10/8 HW – For homework, I tried to be as open-minded and creative as possible to find innovative ways to create a functionable but small-ish phone stand. I didn’t want any of the stands to be huge and take up a lot of space, rather one that I could use on my desk while I do homework. Function-wise, I wanted to be able to hold the phone both in portrait and landscape, as well as to have an accessible hole for charging.
9/3 HW and CW – I forgot to take a screenshot of only the homework, so I decided to combine them into one. Once I realized I couldn’t extrude the part around my camera, I tried a few ways but couldn’t figure out. I then asked Mr. Brodie and realized that I had to project the camera lines and then extrude it in the opposite direction of the case. Once there, I’m very close to done, I just have to fillet the part around the camera so it flushes with the side of the phone.
9/3 HW and CW – back side
9/29 CW – In class, I rounded the sides to get rid of the blocky look by using the fillet tool and then fixed a few of my sketches that were originally messed up. Then, I created the back card holder and extruded as well. However, I wasn’t able to extrude the camera because I ran into an error when trying to extrude it. Finally, I created my screen protector to add the depth to the front of the phone.
9/29 CW – back side
9/29 HW – back of phone design
9/29 HW – For homework, I began designing my phone, first starting with the basic components and then creating sketches within them to create the certain parts. T then used the fillet tool to round the corners and extruded it to the correct thickness.
9/21-22 CW – For classwork the 21st and 22nd, I first printed out the upper arm, and today, I sanded the parts and glued them together. For the gluing process, I had to mix two solutions together to create a “super glue” that helped keep the magnets in place. Then, I used wood glue to glue the sides to the middle piece.
9/21 CW – In class, I was able to create the lower base plates that will eventually connect to the metal base plate. Using the rectangle and circle tools, I made the circle tangent to the rectangle and then trimmed out the excess. I then used the length of the rectangle, divided it by 3, and created 3 equal segments across the bottom. I then cut out the middle one using the thickness of the material and then extruded it out and copied it. Finally, I used the combine tool to connect it to the lower arm.
9/21 HW – For homework, I first renamed the sketches for the upper arm and saved them as dxf’s so I could use them later in Rhino 3D. Then, I went to GCAD and laser printed the upper arm using Rhino 3D.
9/15 CW – In class, I made a new component, started a new sketch and first created a large circle. Then, I created two more circles: one small and one large. In the large circle, I used the offset tool to create a small bump out of the circle, and repeated it 2 more times to get 3 total bumps. Then, I trimmed the excess lines and completed the sketch.
9/15 HW – For homework, I first created a new sketch where I projected two lines, offset them to then make a rectangle, and then used the coincident tool to place it on top of the lower arm. Then, I extruded it towards the object (other side of the lower arm) and then used the combine cut tool to cut out the small rectangles.
9/14 CW – In class, I was able to extrude the sketch of the lower arm and duplicate both the lower arm and the small metal disc to get 2 parts each. Then, using the joint tool, I joined the 2 small metal plates to the upper arm and then joined the lower arm to the 2 small metal plates.
9/14 HW – For homework, I was able to create the sketch for the lower leg and the two metal plates for the base. I tried my best to use the video the least I could but I looked back at it when I got stuck. In terms of making the lower arm, I started with two circles, connected by tangent line, and after measuring distances, I made a rectangular and circular pattern.
9/12 Classwork – In class, by myself, I was able to create 2 new components and within them, create new sketches where I made circles. I then made a second circle in them, and finished the sketch. I then extruded the larger circle and used the joint command to join it to the 2 larger circles at the bottom of the upper arm.
9/8 Classwork – In class, I was able to make the horizontal part of the upper arm by creating a rectangle, inserting it into the middle, using the extrude tool to make it 3D, and flushing it to both sides.
9/8 Homework – For homework, I first copied and pasted the upper arm, and then used the joint function to sort of bring them apart. I then was able to bring them further apart and at the end, I rechecked the distances between the arms.
9/7 Classwork – In class today, I was able to add circular and rectangular patterns to the upper arm, and aside from my technical difficulties in extruding the arm, I was able to design the upper arm.
9/7 Homework – After following the video, I created a part of the upper arm. I first created 2 circles and then connected them with 2 tangent lines.
9/5 Classwork – In class, I got familiar with the Fusion360 design process and the relevant tools in creating something 3D. Here, I was able to make a box using rectangles and extruding them.