Dennis Can

14 posts

Borderlands Digital Display: Lessons Learned

April 27, 2016

Final Report Main Project 2016

The journey of designing and manufacturing this digital display was both frustrating and time consuming, but there were a lot of good lessons taken away despite the troubles. Wanting to pursue a cheaper option for manufacturing but also wanting to learn a new fabrication technique, I found tutorials online on how prop makers work their…

Borderlands Digital Display: The Process

April 20, 2016

Dennis Can

Final Report Main Project 2016

Introduction Upon a first impression, it should strike the viewer as an object that is futuristic and robotic, but there should also be a feeling of being worn and outdated at the same time. If such a thing exists, the design should convey a world where heavy machinery has become automated and robotic. When someone thinks of…

Updates

April 16, 2016

Dennis Can

Update Weds April 13 2016

I haven’t had much time to work on my project this week. I spent a few hours getting the inside of the LCD portion shaped and symmetrical. I lasercutted an acrylic piece to fit inside. Once I fill in the gaps I will spray paint some primer or possibly leave it as it is to…

WIP Part 2: This is Taking FOREVER

April 6, 2016

Dennis Can

Student Work, Update Weds April 6 2016

Reinforcing with Fiberglass This process took place over a couple of days. The basic idea behind fiberglass and resin is to make the part stronger, and it makes it easier to work on when I apply the Bondo filler and start sanding. The mixture for the ‘glue’ is 1 oz. of fiberglass resin and 10…

WIP Part 1: Cutting and Assembly

March 24, 2016

Dennis Can

Impact of 20th Century design movements plus update Weds March 30 2016, Student Work

The Process Wanting a cheaper manufacturing option, I looked around YouTube for how people made their models before the days of 3D printing. I came across a video, which you can search for under ‘Iron Man Helmet Build’, that basically walks you through how to make a high quality prop model. The basics steps…

Design and Fabrication Timeline

March 16, 2016

Dennis Can

Student Work, Update Weds March 16, 2016

Final Design I developed a final design for the information display by proportioning the display window to fit two LCD displays. Additionally, I added another element to the side, which will light up in orange LED. This was done after receiving feedback to include more features to the previously more simple design. I really like…

Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Dennis Can

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Material Selection I have yet to decide whether 3D printing or another option is the way to go. If I go with the 3D printing route, then I would not have to worry about making things fit together. I would, however, need to consider how big of a piece I could actually print. I also…

Information Display

March 2, 2016

Dennis Can

Main Project Design Review 2016

First Impressions Upon a first impression, it should strike the viewer as an object that is futuristic and robotic, but there should also be a feeling of being old and outdated at the same time. If such a thing exists, the design should convey a world where heavy machinery has become automated and robotic. When someone…

Inspirations

February 25, 2016

Dennis Can

Main Project Inspirations 2016, Student Work

What inspired me to become a mechanical engineer came from my fascination with the automotive world. Supercars, Formula 1, and other motorsports are often styled in an aesthetic that is head-turning but also functional in the sense that design features such as winglets provide an aggressive look but also help create downforce or redirect air…

Dennis’ Aspirations

February 17, 2016

Dennis Can

Aspirations 2016

This semester, my main goals are focused around manufacturing. With my senior design project, I find myself spending 20+ hours a week in the machine shop getting acquainted with the mill and lathe. By the end of this semester, I hope to have huge confidence when approaching the machine shop to make anything I want.…

Skills of Dennis

February 9, 2016

Dennis Can

Skill Sets 2016

I’m a senior in mechanical engineering, and my strongest skills are in computer aided software. This includes modeling in: SolidWorks Autodesk Fusion 360 Autodesk 3D Studio Max (if you need to have a 3D mockup in a matter of hours, I am well experienced in speed modeling. You can also export files to .STL so 3d…

Hard Drive Clock

February 3, 2016

Dennis Can

Student Work, Upcycle Project Report 2016, ZZ 2016

hdd clock

Introduction My upcycle project began when I decided to use paper as my recycled material. Half way through I felt that using fresh paper wasn’t really considered upcycling, and it was more like crafting something from scratch. So instead, to be more in the spirit of upcycling, I chose to recycle old electronics that have…

Hard Drive Clock

January 27, 2016

Dennis Can

Upcycle Progress 2016

My upcycle project began when I decided to use paper as my recycled material. Half way through I felt that using fresh paper wasn’t really considered upcycling, and it was more like crafting something from scratch. So instead, to be more in the spirit of upcycling, I chose to recycle old electronics that have been…

Japanese Dekotora Trucks

January 19, 2016

Dennis Can

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

http://www.tofugu.com/2012/01/12/dekotora-dekochari/ Dekotora or “decoration trucks” emerged when the Japanese series “Truck Guys” came out in 1975 [1]. The plot of the story involves two men who travel across Japan in their decorated trucks, basically fighting crime and protecting people and being portrayed as heroes. [1] http://www.tofugu.com/2012/01/12/dekotora-dekochari/ http://blog.livedoor.jp/iketerutruck/ Since the series came out, hobbyists and truck drivers…