Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications

Truck Camper- Design Preview

April 6, 2023

Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications, Student Work

I’ve been thinking about buying a truck and building a camping set up for it for a number of years. I finally bought a Toyota Tacoma about a month ago, which really got me thinking about the specs for the camping set up. I want to be able to use it year round, but I…

5 Specifications and 5 Constraints

March 22, 2023

Connor Jameson

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Constraints: CAD In order to do this project I will have to make each one of the pieces individually in CAD then export them as a file type that is accepted by the laser cutters in the ITLL. I’m estimating around 12 to 16 different pieces will be made in order to accurately depict the…

Top 5 Specifications and Top 5 Constraints

March 22, 2023

Ben Fougere

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For my Final Project, I plan to build version 2 of the tensegrity table I built for the upcycle project. I aim to make the next version an adjustable-height table that is slightly larger than my previous version. This can be used in a variety of ways, and will enable me to adjust the height…

Art Deco PC Stand – Top 5 Constraints and Specifications

May 3, 2021

Thomas Boyd

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For my final project, I am making an Art Deco style PC Stand that fully surround my PC. As with pretty much any other project, there are constraints to which the design must adhere, and specifications that we would like to the design to follow. Below are the top 5 constraints, and top 5 specifications…

Capo – Top 5’s

May 2, 2021

Bryce Gallo

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For my final project, I am 3D printing a capo. When I set out to design it the number one specification I had is that it must apply pressure to all six strings of the guitar. This is the only function of the capo, so it can’t be considered one unless it can do this.…

Puzzle Box Constraints and Specifications

May 1, 2021

Stephen Chamot

Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications

Here are my top 5 constraints and specifications for my project: Constraints The puzzle box needs to be strong enough material to hold the drawer in place even with force applied, but have smooth action for premium feel with both the drawer and ring movements. I wanted the puzzle box to go for an aesthetic…

Wind Turbine Constraints/Specs

May 1, 2021

Sohan

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I’ve got several specifications/Constraints for my final product, the top 5 are listed below: Specifications Functional I feel like the whole concept of making a wind turbine revolves around harnessing wind energy to power a daily use product like lights. The turbine needs to be able to spin and produce some sort of voltage for…

Paper-Cut Light Box Top 5 Constraints and Specifications

April 23, 2021

Daedalus Muse

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Constraints: 1. Be within $100: I would prefer for the design to take up less of a budget if possible because it would be more monetarily efficient and a very expensive design would be unnecessary. I will look for affordable equipment as well as materials, as very expensive paper or LEDs would result in a…

Top 5 Constraints and specs – Neon Sign

April 19, 2021

Alex

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My goals for this project are to create a neon sign with my Gamertag to put up as a decoration. I would like to be able to control the lighting with an Arduino to manipulate which neon light is turned on. The aesthetic I aim for is glow wave as my sign will have a…

Graphic Pop Art Clock Specs and Constraints

April 15, 2021

Sidd Nair

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For my project, I am making/remaking a clock while customizing it to graphic art I am interested in. In my process of building it I have come up with a set of goals and constraints which I am likely to come across. Specifications: Functionality as a Clock: I need to make sure my final product…

Hopes and Restraints for my Memorial

April 15, 2021

Ben Masters

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After fleshing out my design and the beginning of the fabrication/building, I am starting to hone in on what I think I can realistically achieve by the end of this project and some possible constraints that have popped up along the way. 5 Specifications Museum Aesthetic – Luckily to achieve this I can take…

T-Shirt Quilt Specifications & Constraints

April 14, 2021

Valerie Welch

Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications

For my T-Shirt Quilt Final Project, I have several specifications and constraints for the final product. I have chosen my top five constrains and specifications below: Top 5 Specifications (no specific order): Comfortable/Meet Comfy Coze Aesthetic A blanket should be comfortable. It should be soft with a good amount of weight that anyone who finds…

Reclaimed Wood Resin Glow Table: Top 5 Specs & Constraints

April 12, 2021

Maya Rudd

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Top 5 Specifications: 1. Table adjusts from ~19” to 29” One of the more unique aspects of this piece is that it is adjustable in order for the table to function as both a coffee table and a game/dining table. Therefore, I think that one of the most important specifications is the adjustability. This function…

Light Board- Constraints and Specifications

April 11, 2021

Ankit Shukla

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As I move forward towards procurement of parts for my Light Board project, I see constraints and specifications that are worth highlighting. I have designed and ordered every part and sub-assembly that will be later assembled to the final product. The holding fixture has been designed and will be assembled when all parts are received…

Two-Stroke Engine Lamp: Constraints and Specifications

April 11, 2021

Chris Gibbs

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For this blog post, I will be outlining some of my top project constraints and specifications. Due to the open-endedness of this project, much of these constraints and specifications are open to change as I see fit. Below is an image of the front view of the design for reference if you haven’t read my…

Post 9: Swivel Bar Stool Specifications and Constraints

April 8, 2021

Peter Booras

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For those of you who don’t know, I am currently building this swivel bar stool that will be attached to my bar. Specifications: Strong – ability to hold 200lb human beings this means the welds have to be sufficient enough. Ability to swivel without squeaking, thinking bushings. Fit underneath the bar so we can use…

Floating Table : Specifications and Constraints

April 8, 2021

Erik Skooglund

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Rendering of final design At this point I have finalized my design and all of the dimensions, and now I am starting the process of cutting out my metal pieces. It is important at this stage to make sure I have some key constraints and specifications outlined so that I end up with a functional…

Bikepacking Bags/Bontainers – Constraints & Specs

April 8, 2021

James Brown

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My ideas for this project have mostly focused on making something to use for a very specific activity. Up until I had to stop and think about it, that was really the only constraint. That constraint, however, can be broken down into smaller bits. In order to be appropriate for bikepacking, the bags need several…

Specs and Constraints: Mousetrap Car 2.0

April 8, 2021

Thuc Le

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The main goal of my project is to make a mousetrap car that can run over a long distance (hopefully about 200 feet), so most of the the specs below are set based on this goal. Specifications: Functionality: the car must be able to achieve a distance of at least 100 feet. Friction: in order to…

Chess Board Constraints and Specs

April 8, 2021

Callum Schulz

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Just gonna dive right into it I guess CONSTRAINTS 1. Cost – I am worried that this project is going to end up costing me a lot more than I had originally intended. I’m trying to stick to a budget of $150 and I have already spent about $80 just on the wood materials. I…

Hidden Blade Top 5 Specs & Constraints

April 8, 2021

Gary Marshall

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Top 5 Specifications The device shall conceal a 7” blade within a container. The blade will need to be long enough to protrude outside of the container while also having enough blade inside the container to retain the blade in position. The blade tip shall move at least 3.5” from the edge of the container…

Topographic Mountain Top 5 Constraints and Specifications

April 8, 2021

Jillian Weber

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For my project, I have several specifications and constraints that I want to emphasize for the final product. In this page, I have chosen my top five constrains and specifications (in no specific order) to talk about. For my specifications, I want: 1. Gentle Lighting This was an important part of my project. I wanted…

Constraints and Specs for Paudarium

April 7, 2021

Ben Husa

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Top 5 Specs: Must hold water: The tank must hold water in order to be successful. This is fairly obvious but surprisingly difficult to accomplish. Durability: The tank has to be able to hold up long-term. I plan on having this tank setup for many years and therefore the glass and all other aspects of…

Airbox: Top 5 specifications and constraints

April 7, 2021

Zack Lindsey

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For my airbox project, I had a lot of specifications and constraints to work around. After the vehicle was in an accident, I didn’t really have a functional air enclosure at all, it was just a filter. Because of this, my primary specification was to separate the hot air around the engine from the cool…

Digital Picture Frame; Specs and Constraints

April 7, 2021

Jake Leicht

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As I have progressed through the process of building my digital picture frame, I have been guided by the following 5 specifications and have been challenged as well by the following five constraints. Specifications: Repairability: The picture frame must be easily repairable should any component break. By virtue of using a platform such as the…

Futuristic Longboard Constraints and Specifications

April 7, 2021

Brayden Shelley

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Specifications: The board needs to be functional / rideable. A huge part of the whole design is for it to be a real (rideable) longboard, not just something that you hang on the wall. It needs to be durable enough to not crack when riding it. This may seem obvious and go hand-in-hand with the previous…

Ammo Crate Constraints and Specifications

April 7, 2021

Josh Negrey

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ALRIGHT, it is Wednesday (my dudes), and you know what that means, time for another obligatory post. This post is gonna behave like a Goosebumps choose your scare book, so if you want to just read the Constraints and Specifications succinctly summarized read the next paragraph, if you want all the details of these Specs…

Mural Chair Specifications and Constraints

April 7, 2021

Joshua Greenburg

Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications

The Mural chair (adapted from the Robert Van Embriqs chair) has some key features that need to be applied in order for it to properly function. I also have my own constraints witch will make it more difficult to produce these specifications. See below for my top five specifications and top five constraints with the…

Kayak Rack Specs. and Constraints

April 7, 2021

Peter Geis

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The current specifications have been both been set by dad and the aesthetics of the project. Specifications: The goal is to match the general construction aesthetics of Georgian homes. The patio of my parents house has matte black steel roofing mounted at a low angle. I plan on using the same roofing as the house,…

Modern / Futuristic Lamp Constraints and Specifications

April 7, 2021

Ryan Cochran

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During the construction of this project I have found constraints as well as specifications that are hard to overcome and keep. I did not realize a lot of these constraints in the design of the CAD but only once I started building. The top 5 constraints are as follows: Tolerances: The tolerances of all my pieces…

Rotating light and dark sculpture specifications and constraints

April 7, 2021

Andrew Thorson

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As I have discussed in previous posts my project is a bear that is half painted black and half white that is rotating and floating on top of an LED cloud. It terms of aesthetic my first specification is that I want to capture the light and dark aesthetic. Specifically I am wanting to make…

Open Workspace, Constraints and Specifications

April 7, 2021

Hannah Moller

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Being in the midst of working on this project, I have realized there are some important constraints to be made aware of when I have been working on creating this design from scratch. These constraint’s can be found in any project that you begin to work on and also apply here as described below. Cost: From…

Top 5 Specifications and Constraints: Thanos’ Gauntlet

April 7, 2021

Hunter Meissner

Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications

For this post I figured it would be most beneficial for me to make a list with descriptions for both of my top 5 specifications and constraints. Materials for my artifact are still in transit, but should arrive by today or tomorrow (04/07/2021 – 04/08/2021). Both of these lists come from the feedback session during…

Organic Fountain – Top 5 Specifications and Constraints

April 7, 2021

Michael Burns

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Top 5 Specifications and Constraints Specifications: Organic Aesthetic The first and arguably most important specification for my project is achieving the Organic Aesthetic. As seen in the figure below I believe I achieve this with my Topology Optimization output of the Fountain Head as seen below: Figure. 1 Topology Output Bottom Isometric View …

Plant Wheel: Specs and Constraints

April 6, 2021

Natalie Jagelski

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With finalized plans for my final project design and some good strides in fabrication, I’ve been able to think quite a bit about the key specs and constraints of the wall plant wheel that I’m making. Five specs of my project are as follows: Outer dimensions Number of plants to hold Smooth / uniform rotation…

Cryptex Lock, Constraints and Specs

April 6, 2021

Branden Tangney

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Upon completion of the design preview, I spent a large sum of time working on my cryptex lock to produce my first full iteration utilizing every component necessary. This step took multiple hours in CAD and a few different prints to ensure all the locking number dials as well as both the inner and outer…