Post 10: Progress
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Since the design review, I have focused on finishing my CAD model for the project and printing the parts. The CAD modeling took a fairly long amount of time, since getting some of the more organic features in the gear symbols was difficult without any references other than pictures of the symbols themselves. I also…
Progress Report
It took me a while to decide and tinker with the laser-etched designs. I wanted to experiment with floral but I struggled with making it look more cowboy as opposed to a “Hawaiian shirt” look. What I settled on was this, To add layers of designs and different looks fading into more and more detail.…
Progress Report: Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage
Progress Report: Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage By: Michael Gray Previous Blog Posts For my project, I will be designing and manufacturing an art piece: The Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage. I have made several previous blog posts relating to this project, so if you would like some more context, please see them below using the provided…
Post 10 – Update On Final Project
As we progress through the semester, I have been working hard at keeping up to speed with my Brutalist Lamp. Getting to a comfortable point to start fabrication is quite difficult for me because there are so many moving parts. I have secured the wood and the light bulb but I will need to get…
Progress: Design Updates
My initial plan for the final project consisted of building a custom foldable hammock that could be self standing without any wall mounts. Unfortunately after doing some calculations on how much it would cost as well as the time involved I decided that was not feasible with the resources and time I have. Brainstorming some…
Post 10, Progress
I have not made much progress this past week. I am still in the process of finding some of the items I need for my project. But once I have those items it should take me less than a day to finish it. Since the last post, I have been able to make more hedges…
Post 10: Alexander Calder Inspired Kinetic Sculpture Progress
As stated in previous posts my project for this class is an Alexander Calder inspired mobile with roots in the abstract kinetic sculpture aesthetic. I want my design to have the appearance of weightlessness with a transition from a starting vertical ornament to a horizontal final beam. In the weeks since my design preview I’ve…
Progress MX5 Cup Holder
This post was written late but on April 10th, my project was well underway but with a large change from the original idea. After having my first design critique with my pod, Kelso gave a very helpful suggestion to look into mesh netting products as an alternative to the difficult spring design. After doing some…
Stunt Kite Progress Update
Overview Since my last project update I have made progress preparing to sew my stunt kite. I am trying to make sure I have a full plan before I start to sew anything. Stencils Before break I discussed with Josh Colyer what the best way to cut my fabric and stencils were. He recommended using…
Post 10: Progress on Lil’ Storm Lamp
Here’s an update on the happenings around Lil’ Storm Lamp: What I’ve Done: Ordered LED lights: I’ve sourced LED lights from Amazon that will interact with sound from the bluetooth speaker to create dynamic lighting effects. Ordered a sound controller for LED and sound integration: This component is crucial as it will help synchronize…
Progress: Raspberry Jam
Since my last post, a lot has happened with my Spotify jukebox project. I recently came up with the name “Raspberry Jam” for it due to the use of a Raspberry Pi and the music-playing features. I was able to purchase a 1980s black and white Zenith TV that was in working condition. Zenith TV…
Weekly Progress Report on the Levitating Globe
Project Overview: The Levitating Globe project, incorporating steampunk design with natural elements, continues to evolve. This week, significant progress has been made in the development of the rotating base for the levitation mechanism. Focus of the Week: Rotating Base Development Achievements: Integration of Pinion Gears: The incorporation of two pinion gears into the rotating base…
PCB Lamp Progress
Overview: From my previous posts I am designing a PCB lamp with a CAD model shown below: Since my design preview report, I have made significant progress on the design and project as a whole.. From my previous posts, my main goal was to submit the PCBs Timeline Update: Unfortunately, the timeline has been delayed…
Post 10: Progress on Kinetic Sculpture
In the weeks since my design Preview I have redesigned my project into a model swing set. As you may know my original inspiration was from Kyle’s Kinetics and I wanted to do a project similar to his work. In my original vision I was going to create a rocket and moon kinetic sculpture, in…
Progress – Cargo Kite
Work is proceeding. I have partially redone the CAD to fix the bugginess of the original assembly, redesign the cross-spar joints, and update the design to the smaller size of main spars I was able to source (the kite was originally 180 cm long; now, 150). Further, I have received parts! The fiberglass spars and…
Fountain Birdbath Progress
Since the design review, I have made significant progress on my fountain birdbath project. Materials Two weeks ago, I purchased all of the materials to fabricate the birdbath. From Home Depot[], I bought plastic pots, saucers, duct-tape, and concrete mix. After beginning project fabrication, I purchased more materials that I realized I would need, including…
Progress and Changes
The other day I shattered a mirror accidentally, it was my favorite mirror that I had gotten from a thrift store. It broke my heart, yet I had just bought a signed copy of The Tortured Poets Department so I decided it would become a frame for the print. I was left with a pile…
Progress Update: Scandinavian Lamp
Here is a recap of my project idea so far. For my project, I am planning on making a lamp either for my desk or bedside table. I want it to be something that I can turn on late at night to provide me with light without keeping me awake. This would be done through…
Post 10: Progress – Organic Modern Mirror
Introduction I have been working on creating a mirror with lights and a wavy styled frame that is in the organic modern aesthetic. Since the design report, I first re-drew my sketches in more detail and with exact measurements and listed out the materials and size of each component. I need to laser cut the…
Post 10: Photography Box Progress
This week I have made a significant amount of progress on my photography cabinet. Earlier in the week I was able to go to Home Depot to look for some wood. Unsure of what I exactly wanted, the trip was meant to only serve as a peruse of the wood that I could buy. I…
Post 10: Design Progress
I’m machining a metal Catan set : r/Catan Since my last post I redesigned some of the hexes for better machinability. One of the main issues were the interior holes cut into the hex. I originally had planned on having 2 holes, one for the epoxy and a smaller one made out of the waste…
Post 10
2″x4″ Wood Frame I purchased three 2″x4″x8′ pieces of wood from Home Depot. I have cut most of the pieces to length and have begun attaching the columns of mylar disks. I will wait to assemble the frame until all the mylar disk columns have been attached in case my sizing estimate is slightly off.…
Post 10 – Progress
I have made quite a bit of progress since the design review. I have passed the exploration stage and therefore determined what shape the gauge cluster cover will take. I have settled on a large piece of vegtan leather, bent over the radius of the fascia’s fillets and mounted to the wooden based using screws.…
Post 10: Final Project Progress
So far my project is coming along smoothly. I was able to find flush round LED disks at my local home depot which avoided a major challenge for me in the electrical sense, they are color changing and come with a remote for wireless operation. I also collected an 11″ by 8′ plank of wood…
Nasa pragmatism model spaceship progress
The project is going pretty well I am happy to report! In summary I am nearly done with the CAD’ing of all the modules, and I have even gotten a fair bit ahead on 3d printing. If we are going strictly by the schedule I setup a while ago I am behind on CAD modeling…
Progress – Furniture Piece
Progress ATLS 4279 – Aesthetics in Design AJ Terio 4/10/2024 Completed Purchased the main load of my materials Cut the main shapes of the wood that will make up the structure of my furniture piece Sanded the woods faces and edges to prepare for carving, routing, painting, interlocks and attaching joints Bottom wall to…
Bird House Progress
For my project, I will be building a bird house in a suburban style. The bird house will have a moving front door, and a back panel that can be opened as well, so that the user can reach in and remove any nests at the end of the season. Additionally, I have decided to…
Design Progress and Updates
Hello everyone, I am making a 3D printed running shoe midsole for this project. Since the design preview, there have been multiple updates, some problems, and a few new steps required to get to where I want to be with the project. Also, I now have a completed real-life prototype! Version 1 of my Gyroid…
Album Booklet: Progress
Blog Post 10 Album Booklet: Progress Introduction Hi everyone! I’m excited to share and document my progress on the Midnights booklet. Specifically, in the past two weeks, I’ve made a lot of headway in creating my page layouts in Illustrator. I’ve also massively improved my ability to create duotone images in Photoshop. Creating Duotone Images…
Post 10: Progress
Kinetic Seven Segment Display Clock: Progress so far. Starting off, I wanted to give a brief update on my project. My original idea was to build a flap clock, as outlined in post number 8. However, as I was doin research into that design, I found something that I liked better: a kinetic seven segment…
Post 10: Project Progress report
As of the time that this post was due, I had completed the construction of the structure of my couch/bed. I had not yet installed it in my Van, nor upholstered or adding in the cushions. Some improvement consideration I have for the build: coat the wood with a polyurethane finish, use a router for…
Planter Progress
I’ve been working on creating a planter box with a drawer that is in the modern farmhouse aesthetic. Since the design report, I first redrew my sketches to more exact dimensions and then listed out the size boards that I was going to need. I also created a top, side, and front view of the…
Post 10: Progress
I’m pleased to provide a progress report on the development of my project. As of now, I have successfully completed the procurement of all necessary materials, which was a crucial initial step in the process. This involved sourcing a variety of materials such as wooden rods and sticks, cardboard, holders, clips, strings, paints, and adhesives,…
Custom Bike Frame Progress
For those of you who don’t know, I have changed my plans for my final project entirely. I have been working on an independent study course where I design, manufacture, and ride my own custom bike frame. Initially, I intended to leave this project separate from this course; however, after beginning the assembly of the…
Car Camping Table Progress
For my final project I decided to build a camping table for my car that I could fold up and put in the trunk. I wanted it because I camp a considerable amount in the summer, and have always wanted a table to use that is compact and able to be stored in the back…
Wristwatch Project: Progress
This Past Week My past week working on this project was spent with half of my time researching watchmakers and practices while the other half was spent perusing online retailers to find sellers that had parts of watches I liked. My research showed that if you wanted to make your own wristwatch there were 3…
Post 10 – Game Board Progress
So far for this project, I have not made enough progress for it to be recognizable. I started by looking for spare wood that had a nice grain and thickness. At the wood shop that I work in, I have had ample opportunity to collect potential materials. I ended up taking a couple spare 6ish…
Expanding Table Progress Check
It has been an incredibly eventful last couple of weeks working on my final project and there has been a ton of progress towards the final result. After a discussion with the professor, I realized that the scope of building the entire project from scratch is not feasible with the constraints of the Idea Forge…
Progress Since Design Report
or a quick recap on my project, im creating a led matrix in a wooden housing. The led matrix should be able to accept a picture of hopefully a gif and display it. I want to be able to operate it remotely. The wooden housing is planned to be non-intrusive and would only act to…
Post 10: Progress on Guitar Pedal
In the past 2 weeks a lot of progress has been made on my guitar pedal. First off, all of my components were ordered and shipped to my house so I could start constructing my circuit. Using reference schematics from an online pedal community, I made my very own overdrive guitar pedal circuit using my…
Infinity Mirror- Progress
To recap my project goals, I am making an infinity mirror out of an acrylic sheet with 2 way mirror film, 3D printed frame pieces, and an LED strip. My progress has been halted by a few design constraints recently. Mostly 3D printing capabilities. I talked to Pat in the electronics lab in the Idea…
Gameboy Progress
I am honestly quite behind in what I said I was going to do…so far I have got a working circuit that plays the tetris code from the tutorial I was working on! But getting there is a story… I utilized my spring break quite well. I learnt that I really do suck with circuits.…
Post 10: Progress – Ari Matrajt
In the latest phase of my project, there have been significant updates in both the design and manufacturing approach for the spatula with interchangeable heads. After careful consideration, I decided to switch away from the initial plan of 3D printing due to concerns regarding time consumption and aesthetic compatibility. Instead, I’ve opted to craft the…
Progress
As a quick recap, my project is creating an end table out of an old school desk, I am designing it in the Bauhaus aesthetic because of the metal pipes the desk legs are made of. Currently I have painted the desktop and I have cut down all of the metal. I attached the pipe…
Post 10: Progress – Sophie Berry
I have made quite a bit of progress since we last documented our updates. I have finished constructing 2 ornithopters and have begun testing them. Assembly took more than hours due to each step needing to be precise. The wire that rotates the rubber band was quite a hassle to get right as there were…
Progress: Snuffle Mats
I want to begin by recapping my plan and updating my progress for my final design project. I plan to make three snuffle mats, one for each of my two dogs and one for my cat. A snuffle mat is a flat mat that has bits of fabric attached to it that create pockets and…
Post 10 – Nautilus Gears Progress
So far I have completed my design for the final project, and I think it will go over pretty well. I 3D printed a smaller version to ensure that it would work as intended, and even though it broke upon removal from the build plate I was still able to simulate some movement. This prototype’s…
Rotating Lamp Shade Progress
To sum up my project idea, I’ll be making a lamp shade that will rotate from the rising heat of the light bulb inside the lamp (yes I have older bulbs that produce a lot of heat) in a Goblincore/Cottagecore aesthetic. The general plan is to make a tube that will be the outside of…
Mid-century Modern Newton’s Cradle Progress
I have made a good amount of progress on the project since the initial design preview given that since then I have missed school for both Spring break and the solar eclipse. I have sourced all of the materials required for the project besides the lumbar. I was able to buy the bearing balls, fishing…
Midcentury Xylophone: Progress
To recap, I am making a mid-century modern xylophone. Check out my other posts to see more—I’m making a xylophone with 8 keys, and a box resonator painted a mid-century sage green color. This last week has gone by very quickly, and so I have had little time to work on the project. I did,…
Progress Update: Airfoil Can Crusher
Background and Purpose Growing up in a family with German roots, I developed a fondness for sparkling water, finding its refreshing taste irresistible. However, this preference led to accumulating numerous aluminum cans, all destined for the recycling bin. The sheer volume of cans occupied significant space, necessitating frequent emptying of the recycling bin. In contrast…
Post 10: Final Design Updates, Max Palish
Project Reminder: My final project will be a simplistic, low profile wooden light fixture taking inspiration from the minimalist aesthetic. It will be constructed from a hallowed out 2×4 plank of wood, a 3/8th acrylic sheet and warm LED strip lights. The dynamic component of this project will be from the LED’s ability to change…
Post 10: Utilitarian Container Progress
I’m going to be blunt and say that progress has been less than ideal. Referencing and preliminary sketches didn’t take long (they were done in an evening), though the modeling process has proven to be the most time-consuming part yet. This is mainly due to two constraints mentioned in the previous post — having to…
Post – 10 – Progress
For my final project I have decided to take the dramatic landscape of the flat iron mountain range as inspiration to create a piece of wall art that will dynamically change to match the outside light that a photoresistor will be detecting. I have chosen this as my final project due to the fact that…
Post 10: Progress
Post 10: Progress This past week I worked on the CAD files for the cheese press to be able to set the dimensions of all of the parts for the cheese press. I ended up slightly changing the design as well. The new design uses less parts and bolts. I got inspiration for the new…
Guinea Pig Storybook Castle – Progress Since Design Preview
For my project I am making a storybook castle playground for my two guinea pigs, Boba and Mochi. My motivation was to give them a safe play environment when I take them out into my yard during the summer. My progress from Spring Break to now is outlined below. Front-left view of guinea pig storybook…
Retro Ski Bench: Progress
For my final project I am designing and fabricating a bench made of old skis in the aesthetic of retro skiing. This aesthetic draws from the vibrant patterns and neon colors of the 80s era of skiing. I have made progress in many areas of the project since my initial project proposal report and I…
Post 10: Progress
Progress In the past week, I have continued to work on the design for my project. One of the main difficulties I was facing was figuring out the gears. I found a few great resources online to help me understand the sizing and how to make them in Fusion 360. Once I had the gears…
Post 10: Bikepacking Frame Bag Update
As mentioned in previous blog posts I have significantly changed my design since Blog Post 8. I initially intended to use some old black fabric I had on hand. I liked this choice initially because I didn’t need to go shopping for more. Also the black nicely blends in with my bike’s aesthetic (red frame,…
Final Design Progress
My design so far has had to be completely re-designed. Originally, I was planning on creating something that looked like this: First coaster render from SolidWorks. However, after some really helpful critiques from my pod members, I have decided to redesign my coaster to feature a spring mechanism instead of the multi-tiered level design…
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Hexagon lights The goal of my project is to create an LED light fixture to go on my wall. Right now, I am testing a version with 3 hexagons but I am also looking into other designs. Here is a picture of the LED segments with diffusers on. Here, I am experimenting with different formations.…
Naturecore Door Art Progress
Intro I have made good progress so far on the naturecore wall art piece. I am in possession of all the materials to assemble the art piece and have begun creating the final patterns using the ITLL laser cutters. I am confident that I am on track to complete the project well before the end…
NeuMouse Progress Report
Recap For a general project recap, I am designing a mouse to replace my personal Logitech G502 shown below. I have had this mouse for a very long time now, and the software has stopped working. Additionally, I want a mouse with similar customizeability but with a cleaner, more professional aesthetic. I do still want…
Project Progress – Stop Motion Dinosaur
Progress on my stop motion puppet is going well so far. I was able to get ahold of most of the supplies I needed without incident, with one exception (which I’ll get to in a bit). Over spring break, I was able to assemble most of the armature using parts purchased from stopmotionsupplies.net. The armature…
Progress
Joshua Beijer Progress The past week I have been focusing on the spinner part of my design. For my first revision, I cut a single layer of 1/8 in a plywood sheet. I cut a few extra rings in case any would break. My next step was lining up the holes and drilling them. This…
Brutalist Lamp Progress
I have made a lot of progress on my Brutalist lamp project this week. After ordering and receiving all of my parts from McMaster-Carr, I went to home depot to get everything I needed to pour my concrete form. I bought some plywood and a 1×4 for the structure of the form, and then concrete…
Steering Wheel Progress Update
Project Progress Since my design preview a month ago, I have made a bit of progress on my project. The first step I took was ordering the aluminum stock I needed for my steering wheel. This came in on 3/28 and had no major defects. After receiving the aluminum stock I submitted a fabrication request…