Austin Maes

LED Snowboard – Final Report 2

April 23, 2020

Final Project Part 2 2020

After the COVID-19 restrictions my next step was to reassess my capabilities of finishing this project. I had already acquired the Arduino I needed to get the motion sensor working and was beginning the code, however due to delays the accelerometer needed to make the motion sensor work was delayed in shipping so I was…

LED Snowboard – Final Report 1

April 20, 2020

Austin Maes

Final Project Part 1 2020

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For my final project in aesthetics of design I decided to make a motion changing LED snowboard. I got this idea when I was on a snowboarding trip back in January and thought about how I could make my snowboard more attention grabbing. I also considered night boarding or late afternoon boarding when the sun…

Construction Update: LED Snowboard

April 15, 2020

Austin Maes

Main Project Construction Update 2020

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My project is moving along and slowly taking shape. My biggest difficulty is getting the main sensor that I need to get this whole project to work. I gathered most of my materials before the quarantine hit and everything got shut down, however I was unable to acquire an accelerometer before everything got delayed. I…

DIY pallet table design video

April 2, 2020

Austin Maes

Favorite Youtube design/build videos 2020, Student Work

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Link to the video: I chose this design/build video because I think it is simple and well done. The video shows the whole design process from start to finish making it look easy like anybody could do it. It starts with the guy collecting old wood- that looks like it has seen its last life,…

Main Project Design Review Part 2: How and Updates

March 18, 2020

Austin Maes

Design Review 2020 Part 2: Timeline and Logistics, Student Work

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The latest update with the corona virus has truly been a factor none of us could have ever accounted for. Due to this my timeline is still in the process of being adjusted as I am in the process of moving out of boulder for the next few months. However, I don’t plan on the…

Main Project: Design Review Part 1

March 9, 2020

Austin Maes

Design Review 2020 Part 1: Detailed Plans

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My main project for this course will be modifying an old snowboard I have with LED lights that will change color with different motion of the snowboard. My inspiration for this project came from videos I have seen of other people adding LED lights to their gear for night skiing. All of the other versions…

Top 5 Constraints: LED Snowboard

March 4, 2020

Austin Maes

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2020

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My project utilizes many electronic components that I have not had a lot of working experience with. My first constraint is in the LED lights that I am using. They require a 12 volt supply and this will require more circuitry than just an Arduino. This also means that I will need to some form…

Main Project Aesthetics: LED Snowboard

February 26, 2020

Austin Maes

Main Project Aesthetic 2020: plans and alternatives, Student Work

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For my project I decided to move forward with the light up snowboard in which I will attempt to add LED lights around the snowboard that change with motion. After brainstorming some aesthetics that can be applied to LED lights and on snowboards I decided to go with that of glow in the dark –…

Main Project Aspirations : Dynamic Sculpture or LED snowboard

February 19, 2020

Austin Maes

Main Project Inspirations 2020, Student Work

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For my main project, I am still sifting through a plethora of ideas, one of my main ideas is creating a dynamic sculpture of some sort. This inspiration is from sculptures I have seen that use things like wind for movement. However, if I chose this option I would want to create something that uses…

Upcycle Final Report 2020 : Garden Planter

February 11, 2020

Austin Maes

Upcycle Final Report 2020

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For my upcycle project I started with looking at making some sort of clothing out of other clothing that I no longer wear. This idea led me to the internet where I started looking at other upcycle projects. This is where I stumbled upon people making planter boxes out of old household items, so I…

Upcycle Progress: Garden Planter

February 5, 2020

Austin Maes

Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2020

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Moving forward into my garden plant box, I took my initial idea and did a few hand sketches to fully figure out what I was planning on doing. I then acquired my materials from Resource located in boulder. I was able to purchase all of my wood for 8 dollars and 50 cents. I was…

Upcycle Inspiration: Garden Planters

January 29, 2020

Austin Maes

Student Work, Upcycle Inspiration 2020

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For my upcycle project I started with looking at making some sort of clothing out of other clothing that I no longer wear. This idea led me to the internet where I started looking at other upcycle projects. This is where I stumbled upon people making planter boxes out of old household items, so I…

Aesthetic Explorations: Exploring Apple Wallpapers

January 22, 2020

Austin Maes

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Aesthetic Explorations 2020, Student Work

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Apple introduced changeable wallpaper beginning with system 7 for Mac OS, which was released in 1991, almost 30 years ago. Although the early versions of these wallpapers were very choppy and not aesthetically pleasing, they were unique and changeable, and they laid the framework for where the default wallpapers are now. Mac OS System 7…