Mon, Nov 18 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I completed the process of fabricating the lamp, first pasting on the lamp cover paper, and finally completing the wiring with support from classmate William Lam. I look forward to Thursday’s in-class critique!
(See final prototype in image below)
Mon, Nov 18 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I attended open GCAD hours on Saturday from 1-4pm, and on Sunday from 6:30-9pm. During this time I completed the following tasks:
- Assembled the base plate components
- Assembled/attached the bulb cover components
- Attached the hexagonal rod to the staircase base
- Attached ferris wheel dowels to the hexagonal rod
- Attached ferris wheel dowel bolts to their dowels
- Attached ferris wheels to their dowels
- Attached seat dowels to the ferris wheels
- Attached ferris wheel seats to their dowels
- Attached bulb cover to the hexagonal rod
- Ran threaded rod down the hexagonal rod
- Began the wiring process
(See this progress in image below)
To finally complete the lamp, tomorrow in class I plan to:
- Glue bulb cover paper to the bulb cover
- Complete the wiring process
Week 10
Thur, Nov 14 CW – image of work completed in class
Today I attended consultation before class, assembling the hexagonal rod using wood glue (see in first image below). I then laser cut components for the bulb attachment, class having started around this point, however upon attempting to assemble these components I realized they needed to be fabricated using wood rather than cardboard for structural purposes. Therefore I laser cut these components again, now using wood (also see in first image below), but I was unfortunately left with inadequate time to attach them using wood glue. On the positive side, Mr. Brodie had continued to 3D print ferris wheel seats for me, now having the sixteen needed with two extras (see in second image below). I plan to stop in on Saturday to further advance the prototype, attaching the threaded rod and the hexagonal rod which will be placed over it, assembling the bulb attachment with these wood components, placing the ferris wheels + seats on their respective dowels, etc.
Thur, Nov 14 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I stayed during robotics after Tuesday’s class, laser cutting components, continuing to 3D print ferris wheel seats, assembling components using wood glue, and setting a wood block in the middle of the base plate for structural support. I first gathered dimensions of this block so that Mr. Brodie was able to cut it and drill a hole in its middle for the threaded rod— with this in place I worked towards fabricating the staircase structures, cutting stairs using dotted lines so that I am able to fold them accordingly. After laser cutting these stairs as well as the hexagonal rod’s sides, I fabricated the staircases by attaching them to the staircase’s side faces, and then attaching these side faces to the wood block (see in first image below). While laser cutting I was also able to create the ferris wheel and many small dowel bolts out of wood (unfortunately no photo), and over this course I finally 3D printed another pair of ferris wheel seats (see in second image below), making sure to begin printing the 5th and 6th seats before leaving. Next class I plan to continue 3D printing these seats, fabricate the hexagonal rod, fully assemble the base plate, and potentially even begin the bulb structure if time allows.
Tue, Nov 12 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first began 3D printing the ferris wheel seats with the assistance of Mr. Brodie, printing them twice at a time and therefore requiring eight separate printing jobs (see in first image below). I plan to continue 3D printing these components next class, and hopefully over the weekend as well. I then laser cut additional components, including wooden base plate layers, allowing for the bulb’s wiring to continue through the bottom and out of the base plate’s side (see in second image below). After class I plan to stay during robotics, laser cutting components, continuing to 3D print ferris wheel seats, and hopefully beginning the process of assembling components using wood glue.
Tue, Nov 12 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I first attended Monday consultation, from which I do not have any photographs, but I utilized this time to continue laser cutting components. I returned to the GCAD later during robotics to discuss my next steps in fabricating the prototype with Mr. Brodie, and recognized that I will need to alter my prototype concept in a few ways; I have sketched updated versions of staircases and the hexagonal rod (see in first image below), and saved them as DXF files in order to laser cut with dotted lines during tomorrow’s class (see in second image below). In these DXF files I saved a sketch of the hexagonal rod’s top view, which now includes a 3/8in. hole for the threaded rod, this rod now running entirely through the hexagonal rod for structural support. I will also need to laser cut the base plate outline once again, now out of wood, and I will hopefully look to begin 3D printing the ferris wheel seats, as I recognize there are many of them and this printing process will extend over a longer period than anticipated. My specific goals for tomorrow are outlined below:
- Laser cut base plate outline –> wood
- Laser cut staircase (x4) –> cardboard
- Laser cut hexagonal rod top view + 6 sides –> cardboard
- Fabricate hexagonal rod, staircases, and base plate outline –> wood glue
- Possibly begin 3D printing ferris wheel seats (?) –> 3D printer
Week 9
Fri, Nov 8 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first waited to access a laser cutter, and during this time I sketched, extruded, and saved a DXF sketch for ferris wheel seat dowel bolts (see in first image below). I then began laser cutting components out of cardboard, including sides of the hexagonal rod, railing bars, the base plate, and “staircase” structures’ sides (see in second image below). After continuing to laser cut necessary components, I hope for my next step in this fabrication process to be determining how I may fabricate these “staircase” structures, seeking advice from Mr. Brodie on this matter.
Fri, Nov 8 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I continued the process of creating projection sketches and saving them as DXF files, which I plan to laser cut in class using cardboard (see in first and second images below). Before saving projection sketches for the railing bars, I was sure to copy the components and remove joinery, so that I am able to save these sketches only without their joinery. I recognize that the ferris wheel seats may be fabricated using 3D printing due to their structural shape, although fabricating the majority of this prototype may be achieved using cardboard. I also plan to determine how I will construct the “staircase” structures with Mr. Brodie’s assistance during class.
Wed, Nov 6 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I began envisioning how I will begin the lamp prototype, with Mr. Brodie advising me to fabricate the staircase structures of cardboard and to create DXF sketches for both the long and short variations of these structures. He also suggested I sketch the two longer staircase structures in such a way that they are connected as one (see in first image below). I then created a folder in which I organized these projection sketches (see in second image below), but unfortunately I was left with insufficient time to laser cut, and plan to do so either at consultation or the start of next class. For homework I will continue exploring my next steps in fabricating this prototype, likely saving more DXF sketches for laser cutting as well.
Wed, Nov 6 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I finally completed the lamp’s Fusion 360 model, first attaching the remaining ferris wheel seats to their dowels, then modeling a threaded rod for the light bulb (see in first image below). I then modified the bulb attachment and imported the new bulb including the threaded rod into the model, ultimately joining the bulb to its attachment (see in second image below). With Mr. Brodie’s assistance in class, I plan to begin a prototype of this lamp model.
Mon, Nov 4 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first sketched and extruded dowels that attach to the ferris wheel arms. I then modeled seats that attach to these dowels, using revolute joints and therefore allowing these seats to remain upright as the ferris wheel arms spin (see in image below). For homework I plan to complete the lamp’s Fusion 360 model, both completing the process of joining these seats to their dowels, and then hopefully making necessary modifications to the bulb attachment as well.
Mon, Nov 4 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I began implementing Mr. Brodie’s suggestions, modifying the ferris wheels by extruding “arms” rather than keeping their solid octagonal shape (see in image below). The holes in each arm allow for string to attach seats, and I was also able to create revolute joints which allow for spinning of the ferris wheels. In class I hope to complete this Fusion 360 model, both editing the bulb attachment and constructing ferris wheel seats.
Week 8
Thur, Oct 31 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I was able to complete the bulb attachment, joining the bulb onto the model as well (see in image below). I ensured the bulb attaches directly above the hexagonal rod’s hole, so that its wiring is successfully able to track through the rod and out of the base plate. For homework I plan to implement Mr. Brodie’s suggestions, modifying the bulb attachment to hold the bulb’s short metal rod, and also developing the ferris wheels by modeling arms rather than keeping their solid octagonal shape.
Thur, Oct 31 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I first continued remodeling the lamp’s “staircase” structures, then made modifications to the base plate allowing for wiring to be hidden, and finally I began modeling the bulb attachment as well (see in image below). Tomorrow in class I plan to continue sketching and extruding this bulb portion, bringing questions with concern to modeling the attachment with proper dimensions, ensuring they are suitable for the bulb.
Week 7
Fri, Oct 25 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first recognized that the wooden “staircase” structures’ exposed joinery did not align with the ferris wheel aesthetic, and therefore I began remodeling these stairs by means which allow for fabrication in plastic (see in image below). For homework I plan to continue these “staircase” structures, joining them and modeling details such as railings.
Fri, Oct 25 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I detailed the ferris wheel railing components, both implementing railing bars and increasing their heights (see in image below). Tomorrow in class I plan to shift focus back towards modeling the lamp portion, considering the lamp cover, and a component allowing for the bulb to attach to the remainder of the model. Once completing this I will finally shift back towards modeling the details of the ferris wheels, such as seats, etc.
Thur, Oct 24 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I continued work on the lamp model, sketching, extruding, and joining ferris wheel railings (see in image below). For homework I plan to add greater detail to these components by sketching and making cut extrusions for railing bars, possibly altering the railing sizes as well.
Thur, Oct 24 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I continued my lamp model by sketching, extruding, and joining another hexagonal rod, a dowel, two octagonal-shaped ferris wheels, and lastly their wooden bolts (see in image below). I was also sure to create revolute joints when attaching the ferris wheel components to the dowel, enabling their ability to spin. In class I plan to make further progress in this Fusion 360 model.
Tue, Oct 22 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I considered the use of materials other than wood in my Lamp Design model, recognizing that my design thinking process had been influenced by my efforts to ensure that all components may be fabricated using the laser cutter. In an effort to broaden my ideas and create the most aesthetically-pleasing model possible, I considered a rather hexagonal shape in place of the wooden rod (see in image below). For homework I plan to continue implementing this modified thinking into my Fusion 360 model.
Tue, Oct 22 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I progressed in the lamp’s Fusion 360 model, making structural additions to the base, extruding a base plate with proper joinery holes, and finally a wooden rod which I plan to utilize as a pathway for the light bulb’s wiring (see in image below). In class I plan to continue modeling, making further additions to the lamp’s base plate, constructing the light bulb portion, and eventually aesthetic details including the ferris wheel mechanism.
Week 6
Fri, Oct 18 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first selected one of my four initial concept sketches, the ferris wheel sketch, and translated it onto a larger sheet with its potential proportions scaled to true size. In this translation I included a modification to the lamp’s base so that it incorporates a “staircase” shape, now increasingly supportive of the ferris wheel structure’s weight (see in first image below). I then began translating this sketch into Fusion 360, first modeling this “staircase” shaped base structure (see in second image below). For homework I plan to make further progress in this Fusion 360 model.
Fri, Oct 18 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I generated four concept sketches for the Lamp Design Project, exploring the varying themes of ferris wheels, nature, rowing, as well as Halloween (see in image below). I feel that I have been able to sketch a broad variety in terms of themes, with each further demonstrating authenticity and uniqueness in its design. Tomorrow in class I plan to select one of these sketches, likely either the sketch aligning with the ferris wheel or rowing theme, and make initial progress in modeling this selected sketch using Fusion 360.
Wed, Oct 16 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class we followed Mr. Brodie’s instruction while modeling the light bulb component of the Lamp Design, which consists of the light bulb socket, the bulb itself, and potentially a rod depending on our lamp structures (rod not included in image below). For homework I will create initial concept sketches for potential lamp models, taking inspiration from online sources and developing them into my own authentic ideas. Finally, I hope to strongly position myself for beginning modeling in Fusion 360 next class.
Wed, Oct 16 HW – image of completed homework
While transitioning from the Rube Goldberg contraption to the Lamp Design assignment, for homework I once again considered the design thinking process by reading “An Introduction to Design Thinking: Process Guide”. I focused on the ideation aspect of this process (see in image below), the first course of action suggested to be necessary on the syllabus. In my Lamp Design concept sketches I plan to sufficiently complete ideation through maintaining a wide array of concepts, unveiling unexpected areas of exploration, and striving beyond obvious resolutions.
Mon, Oct 14 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class my group and I concluded our Rube Goldberg contraption, fortunately being able to complete our end task of popping a balloon on our fourth and final trial run. While not necessarily having the consistency we hoped for, we are generally satisfied with the contraption, for which we incorporated all listed requirements, and were able to demonstrate its functionality in the video accessible below:
Mon, Oct 14 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I bought and gathered the final necessary supplies in completing a final run of my group’s Rube Goldberg contraption. I bought some balloons, and was able to locate both thumbtacks and nails at home as potential materials in popping a balloon as our end task (see in image below). I plan to record a successful trial of our contraption at the start of tomorrow’s class, and then hopefully progress in beginning the Lamp Design project afterwards as well.
Week 5
Thur, Oct 10 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class my group and I made significant progress in assembling the entire Rube Goldberg contraption, making slight modifications to our original design process as we continued. We implemented a marble ramp which is introduced by the lever mechanism, and fabricated bowling ball railings as well. While we have yet to complete our task of popping a balloon, as we still need to bring in balloons and thumbtacks, we fully structured the contraption in all other possible aspects (see chronologically in images 1-5 below). I plan to locate and provide these necessary remaining materials by next class, allowing us to finally record an official run of our task’s successful completion.
Thur, Oct 10 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I worked in the GCAD after Wednesday’s classes, progressing towards a complete Rube Goldberg contraption. My teammate and I first laser cut and stained the dominos imported into Rhino 3D last class (see in first and second images below). I then laser cut components for a bowling ball plate which my teammate had previously modeled in Fusion 360, assembling these components with wood glue (see in third image below). I lastly began to consider the final placement/function of my pulley mechanism, attaching string around the pulley wheel, and a plastic cup to the opposite end of this string (see in fourth image below). Tomorrow in class I hope to transition towards assembling the interactions between steps, our contraption’s final product.
Tue, Oct 8 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first finished the process of assembling my pulley mechanism (see in first image below). I then discussed plans of laying out the final contraption with my team, and we arrived to the conclusion that I would need to laser cut the dominos I had previously modeled, and model a domino with larger dimensions as well. Therefore I spent the remainder of class working towards this, savings DXF files, and laying out components in Rhino 3D (see in second, third, and fourth images below), but unfortunately we were left with insufficient time for laser cutting. Before next class, I as well as my teammates plan to come into the GCAD and continue laser cutting/fabricating. I will also bring additional materials from home, including thumb-tacks, marbles, possibly balloons, and possibly some form of tubing.
Tue, Oct 8 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I attended consultation before today’s class, assembling my pulley mechanism with wood glue (see in image below). In class I plan to continue assembling simple machines with my group, hopefully moving towards finalizing the contraption by the end of class.
Week 4
Fri, Oct 4 CW – image of work completed in class
Today I arrived to class a few minutes early, and I was therefore able to laser cut the pulley mechanism components with their updated dowel hole dimensions (see in first image below), first sanding then staining these components afterwards (see in second image below). I was further able to assemble the axle and wheel car’s body with wood glue, and I assisted my teammates in assembling the ramp as well (see in third image below). I remain unsure if I will be able to attend the GCAD this upcoming Sunday, and if not, I plan to assemble the pulley system next class.
Fri, Oct 4 HW – image of completed homework
For homework, I first recognized that the dowel holes in the fixed axle components of my pulley mechanism had incorrect dimensions in Fusion 360, this dowel diameter intended to be 7/16 in. I therefore remodeled the entirety of the pulley mechanism, corresponding to these new dowel dimensions (see in first image below). I then updated my folder with new DXF files (see in second image below), and am prepared to laser cut in class tomorrow if necessary.
Wed, Oct 2 CW – image of work completed in class
Today I arrived to class early, and I was finally able to laser cut my simple machine components. My group and I afterward taped appropriate components together for both the ramp and the axle and wheel car, ensuring functionality in their joinery (see in first and second images below). Upon confirming this, we began the process of wood-staining (see in third image below). Next class we plan to continue staining, glue simple machines together with wood glue, and potentially laser cut other necessary components as well.
Wed, Oct 2 HW – image of completed homework
I was unfortunately unable to attend the GCAD during Tuesday’s consultation period, as I had previously forgotten of another consultation I needed to attend, therefore I still hope to laser cut my simple machine components tomorrow. With little left remaining to do other than laser cutting and fabrication, for homework I simply modeled dominoes of varying sizes in Fusion 360 (see in image below), once again including engravings to align with my group’s theme. While I have brought dominoes from home, fabricating our own is necessary in corresponding to the “school” theme to the largest possible extent.
Mon, Sept 30 CW – image of work completed in class
When I arrived towards the end of consultation the laser cutters were already in use, therefore today my group and I first sketched a table for the second section of our Rube Goldberg contraption. We kept it relatively low to the ground at a height of 3.75 inches, ensuring that the level mechanism is able to propel the ball/marble onto its surface. We then fabricated this table, drilling legs into place (see in first image below). I then hoped to finally use the laser cutter, but unfortunately encountered an issue while opening Rhino 3D (see in second image below). Assuming this issue is resolved, I will again stop in during tomorrow’s consultation period to laser cut my components.
Mon, Sept 30 HW – image of completed homework
With further advancement in the Rube Goldberg contraption requiring access to a laser cutter, for tonight’s homework I got an early start on the next assignment by reading “An Introduction to Design Thinking: Process Guide”. I reviewed the five modes of design thinking: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test (see in image below), and I feel prepared to implement this process into the Lamp Design Challenge, similarly to how I implemented the process into the desktop organizer assignment last year. Tomorrow, I will attend consultation in order to laser cut my Rube Goldberg contraption simple machine components.
Week 3
Fri, Sept 27 CW – image of work completed in class
After waiting for laser cutter availability, today I first opened my Rhino 3D file from last class and organized all etchings onto a separate layer, in order to laser cut them using less power (see in first image below). I also organized all components into three separate rectangles, measuring their dimensions to gain an understanding of necessary dimensions for the laser cutting wood. I presented the dimensions to Mr. Brodie, who cut this wood for me accordingly (see in second image below). Either in class or during an earlier consultation period, I plan to finally laser cut the components.
Fri, Sept 27 HW – image of completed homework
While nearly all work remaining in my Rube Goldberg contraption requires the laser cutter and classroom materials, for homework I aligned my pulley system model with my group’s “school” theme, engraving lab beakers and the phrase “Ready for School” into the model’s faces (see in first and second images below). I then updated my DXF folder with these new sketch projections (see in third image below), ready to laser cut/fabricate my version of the pulley mechanism in class if necessary.
Wed, Sept 25 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first entered the laser cutter room with the expectation of laser cutting my components, however I realized I had yet to create joinery for the axle and wheel car body. I was able to create joinery and update my folder with new DXF files during the shortened class period (see in first image below), but was unfortunately left with only a few minutes and was unable to laser cut. On the positive side, I was able to save my Rhino 3D file onto a GCAD computer’s desktop (see in second image below), therefore my components are ready for laser cutting at the start of next class.
Wed, Sept 25 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I first transferred the axle and wheel inclined plane onto its own Fusion 360 project, and at this point added engravings aligning with my group’s “school” theme (see in first and second images below). I then reorganized my DXF folder, updating each file with necessary engravings, including this newly-modeled inclined plane (see in third image below). Tomorrow in class my group and I plan to begin the process of laser cutting/fabricating our simple machines, with the group agreeing upon implementing my personal models of both the axle and wheel car, as well as this inclined plane into the final contraption.
Mon, Sept 23 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first compiled all of my simple machine models into one Fusion 360 project, at this time creating a concept for a pulley holder as well (see in first image below). After discussion with my group, it was decided that my model of the axle and wheel car will be fabricated and included in the contraption. Therefore I added some engravings to my model, in an effort to align with my group’s overarching “school” themed contraption (see in second image below). I finally remodeled the inclined plane which the axle and wheel mechanism will roll on (see in third image below), however I have yet to align it with the theme and am unsure if this specific model will implemented into the final contraption. For homework I will both reorganize my DXF folder and work on my simple machines’ alignments with our theme, in preparation of laser cutting next class.
Mon, Sept 23 HW – image of completed homework
Having completed all Fusion 360 simple machine models by Thursday’s class, for homework I searched my home for useful supplies in constructing my group’s Rube Goldberg contraption. I was able to find string, a wind-up car, dominoes, books, and plastic cups (see in image below). Tomorrow in class I plan to laser cut simple machine components, and I plan to hopefully move towards fabricating them as well.
Week 2
Thur, Sept 19 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I modeled a final simple machine in Fusion 360, the bowling ball’s inclined plane (see in image below). Each component is scaled to its real-world dimensions which I first measured today in the wood-cutting room, and I also implemented standard bowling ball dimensions into the model as well. For homework I plan to model my group’s workspace in Fusion 360, and next class I will likely begin laser cutting and fabricating simple machines.
Thur, Sept 19 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I first modeled an axle and wheel mechanism in Fusion 360 (see in first image below). Upon completing it, I recognized that both this model as well as the car axle and wheel require wheel plates to prevent the wheels from wobbling. Therefore, I added wheel plates to the axle and wheel mechanism and added them to the axle and wheel car afterwards as well (see in second image below). Along the process of remodeling these two simple machines, I was sure to save DXF files where necessary (see in third image below). Tomorrow during consultation/lunch break/in class, I will aim to have a 4th final simple machine model complete in Fusion 360.
Tue, Sept 17 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class both laser cutters were occupied, so I first attempted to 3D print the pulley wheel. However, I discovered the wheel was far larger than necessary, would have taken an entire day to print, and was also achievable far quicker on the laser cutter. Therefore, I remodeled some aspects of the pulley system (see in first image below), and saved their DXF sketches into my Rube Goldberg DXF folder (see in second image below). In preparation for Thursday’s class I plan to model two additional simple machines in Fusion 360, and next class I will gather distances and dimensions for my groups’ workspace and model them in Fusion 360 as well.
Tue, Sept 17 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I modeled a pulley system in Fusion 360, another simple machine involved in my Rube Goldberg contraption (see in image below). I learned to utilize a “revolve” extrusion to create the pulley wheel, and from this point modeled the dowel and fixed axle components. The intended use of the two small holes in the fixed axle’s top is for string to be guided through, enabling the pulley to be hung from higher locations. Tomorrow in class I plan to finally laser cut components for the wheel and axle car, hoping not to encounter last week’s issues once again.
Week 1
Sat, Sept 14 CW – image of work completed in class
Today we had a shortened 50-minute class period. I first imported sketches for the wheel and axle car in Rhino 3D (see in image below), but unfortunately encountered an issue with the new version of the application while setting the dimensions of the laser cutter wood. I was unable to resolve this issue by the end of class, and it seems other are experiencing it as well. Mr. Brodie is attempting to resolve this, and hopefully I will laser cut next class.
Sat, Sept 14 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I sketched a final draft of the Rube Goldberg contraption, now including a written description of each step and incorporating a few changes discussed within my group last class (see in image below). Tomorrow in class my main objective is to laser cut and fabricate the wheel and axle car, which will hold the needle necessary in the end task.
Thur, Sept 12 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first met with my group to discuss our next steps in the contraption, and from this point we established a location in the woodworking space (see in first image below). From this point I created projection sketches for the axle and wheel mechanism, saved them into a folder as DXF files (see in second and third images below), but unfortunately was not left with enough time for laser cutting and fabrication. I plan to begin with this next class, and for homework I will likely create one last finalized sketch which includes approximate dimensions/heights.
Thur, Sept 12 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I modeled an axle and wheel simple machine in Fusion 360 (see in image below). This mechanism will hold/transport the needle to the balloon after being pushed down a slope by a book (see in 9/10 classwork sketch), ultimately completing the end task of popping a balloon. Tomorrow in class I plan to share progression with my group, as we begin modeling and/or discussing our next steps in the contraption.
Tue, Sept 10 CW – image of work completed in class
Today in class I first began brainstorming simple machines for the Rube Goldberg design challenge with my group (see in first image below). We then began discussing our plans of connecting these mechanisms to one another and forming a contraption. By the end of today’s class, I was able to complete an initial sketch draft of what our final contraption may look like (see in second image below). For homework I hope to begin the process of gathering resources, creating dimensions for platforms, and/or modeling simple machines in Fusion 360.
Tue, Sept 10 HW – image of completed homework
For homework I read “Rube Goldberg Design Challenge” and watched “Simple Machines (Rube Goldberg Can Crusher)”. I learned of the many different mechanisms involved in Rube Goldberg contraptions, and have began brainstorming possible approaches to creating these simple machines utilizing Fusion 360 and GCAD materials (pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, etc.). Tomorrow in class I hope to discuss potential ideas with my group, and also plan to begin my own sketched draft of our contraption.
