Jack Wheeler

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Main Project Report 2017 Part 2: Windmill

May 10, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Main Project Final Report 2017 Part 2, Student Work, zy 2017

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In the end, I would say that I am very happy with how my windmill turned out. I thought the finished item really looked authentic and matched the countryside aesthetic I was going for. As I mentioned in a previous post, my main inspiration for this project was an old windmill that I used to…

Main Project Report 2017 Part 1: Windmill

April 26, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Main Project Final Report 2017 Part 1, Student Work, zy 2017

For my project, I decided to try and make a windmill with a classic countryside aesthetic. It was modeled after old windmills that have stood for hundreds of years, and almost become part of the landscapes in some rural areas. The project was inspired by an old stone windmill that was near my house when…

Final Project Presentation: Windmill

April 24, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Main Project Presentation 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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Final Stretch: Windmill

April 13, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Main Project Final Stretch Progress 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

For the remaining time left to work on my project, I will have to assemble the fan blade section and configure the windmill so that the air will rotate the fan blades. This will be done by building a rotational mechanism on the top of the base of the windmill and designing the blades in…

Construction Timeline: Windmill

April 6, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Construction Timeline 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

For my windmill project, I am just starting the building process after already acquiring some of the materials. I would like to complete most of the building itself before the end of next week to allow for extra time in case something goes wrong or late modifications have to be made. This will allow me…

20th Century Design Movements: Windmill

March 22, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Project aesthetics compared to 20th Century design movements (2017), Student Work, zy 2017

For my windmill project, the main aesthetic I was attempting to achieve was an old countryside aesthetic. Windmills were invented several hundreds of years ago, and used to mill grain by farmers where they could be build into existing landscapes. The way I am planning on making it mirror this aesthetic is by building the…

Design Review: Windmill

March 15, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Main Project Design Review Report 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

For my project, I am building a miniature windmill to put in my backyard. The windmill will be approximately 4 to 5 feet tall, and will look like the classic windmills that used to cover the countryside. The inspiration for this project was a windmill I saw in my hometown in Georgia growing up. I…

Top 5 Constraints: Windmill

March 8, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2017, zy 2017

The top 5 constraints to my windmill project are as follows: Aesthetic: I want the windmill to have a classic look, like the ones that are commonly seen in the countryside. Ideally, it will be something that I can display in my yard that will look authentic. Material: The material selection is an important part…

Main Project Inspiration: Windmill

March 3, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Main Project Inspirations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

For my final project, I am going to build a miniature windmill/wind turbine. I was inspired by those large farms of wind turbines that are frequently seen on country roads. I wanted to do something that would have an interesting look to it, and windmills tend to look very unique and stand out wherever they…

Skills and Aspirations: Jack Wheeler

February 21, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

My name is Jack Wheeler and I am a mechanical engineering major who will be graduating this May. I have lived in Colorado for most of my life, and I am really happy with my decision to come to CU-Boulder. Out of all the places in Colorado, Boulder is by far my favorite one to…

Upcycle Final Report: Tennis Racket Guitar

February 13, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Student Work, Upcycle Final Report 2017, zy 2017

Design Process For my Upcycle project, I constructed a guitar out of leftover household items, such as a tennis racket, a block of wood, and some L-brackets. The original inspiration for this project came from watching a street performer playing something similar years ago, and from the tradition of people constructing their own instruments. I…

Design Loop: Recycled Guitar

February 9, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Design Loop Reality 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

The design process for my homemade guitar is almost done and I have started taking measurements for a more precise model. When first starting out with the project, I drew a picture of a basic electric guitar and tried to identify all of the essential parts. For each one, I had to figure out exactly…

Upcycle Progress: Recycled Guitar

February 2, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2017, zy 2017

For my Upcycle project, I am going to attempt to build a guitar out of spare materials laying around the house. I have always loved playing the guitar and rock music in general, so I thought it would be something fun to try. I initially got the idea from Jack White in the documentary It…

Aesthetic Explorations: Cell Phone Design

January 25, 2017

Jack Wheeler

Aesthetic Explorations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

Cell phones have become a ubiquitous part of modern life. Most people in the United States own one and they have become a crucial part of communicating and networking, as well as an important work resource. The first operational mobile telephone was produced by Motorola in 1973, though they did not start to become widely…

Main Project Report 2017 Part 2: Windmill

Main Project Report 2017 Part 1: Windmill

Final Project Presentation: Windmill

Final Stretch: Windmill

Construction Timeline: Windmill

20th Century Design Movements: Windmill

Design Review: Windmill

Top 5 Constraints: Windmill

Main Project Inspiration: Windmill

Skills and Aspirations: Jack Wheeler

Upcycle Final Report: Tennis Racket Guitar

Design Loop: Recycled Guitar

Upcycle Progress: Recycled Guitar

Aesthetic Explorations: Cell Phone Design

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