3D Printing Project

Here are my research notes on 3D Printing^

here are my multi-view sketches

here is my drawing on inventor^

here is my inventor file^

Katie did a wonderful job fabricating my part :) Above it is what I received from the printer

Conclusion: 

• What do you think of when you see something that comes from a machine? How is it different when it’s made by a human?

When I see something from a machine it is usually really precise and clean but when its made by a human it usually has a personal touch.

• Are working drawings always necessary in order to communicate the design of a consumer product? Justify your answer.

Yes they are necessary because it allows the fabricator to visualize your idea of the design so they can make it according to the constraints you provide.

• Animated assemblies are not typically included as part of the technical documentation of a design. How can 3D animated assembly models of an object or a proposed design be used in the design process? Beyond the design process?

I think that 3D animated assembly can be useful to visualize the design but I do not think they are necessary to build the design during the design process. 

3d Fabrication Documentation

the part I sent to the 3D printer is a necklace pendant

 I am exchanging my part with Katie so she can fabricate it.

Maker Faire Reflection

Maker Faire was a lot of fun, it was great to see how all our hard work on the game was showcased as a prototype and open to plenty of great feedback.

• This was only the first step of the game and Maker Faire showed me that we were off to a great start, many people came around to play the game and liked it. Next time I'd like to have a more developed game and a more attractive display. 
• Other inspirational displays included the decorative flower art, neon lights display, the lock picking station, the up-cycling station( even though it was closed I liked the idea), the man of locks and the moving displays. 
• The overwhelming response from the survey were that they would play the game again but would not buy it. 
• I want to change the ai, make the setting more interesting and add more plot aspects. 

Here are some pictures of the fair:

our table setup^

our maker faire wristbands

the maker faire "mascot" 

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Me and Meera with a robot we saw on display :) 

Maker Faire Table Design

Some elements of my design: boards to explain our game, a computer to show the game, additional papers related to our design process( how we made the game), the class standing behind the table holding up signs, lights to illuminate the display, and a banner to draw attention of the people.

Documentation 4

picture of Maker Faire 2012 

Throughout the week I worked with Meera to finish the shield and helmet. Then I started my rough sketch on our Maker Faire Booth. I looked at many pictures of Maker Faire to get a better idea of how to design our table.

Documentation 3

Last week was just a continuation of what we were doing the week before. Me and meera were working on the armor.

Documentation 2

Last week I worked more on the shield and helmet with Meera. We finished the shield for the most part but we are unsure how to create a plane on a bent surface. In the new week our goal is to finish them and add the nice designs/textures.