Final Project: Concept
General Project Idea
At the beginning of the program I wanted to create some sort of artistic statement piece, incorporating infinity mirrors and LED strips. However, I realized the construction and design would be a bit too challenging to complete with my limited skills and time frame so I looked for other options. I finally decided on creating a jukebox, modelled after Urban Outfitter's design, shown here . However, I thought I would create a slightly more modern version so instead of having the machine use CDs or records, it would use either an aux chord or an SD card to play given songs.
Sketching and Ideas
I first sketched out my idea on some notebook paper, drawing what I wanted my creation to look like and identifying what skills I would incorporate into the design. Here is a picture of my sketch.
What will it do?
My design is a modernized version of the jukebox that allows for a phone to be plugged in via an aux chord or control the music using an SD card. So my project will be primarily for entertainment. The skeleton will be made out of MDF and secured with screws. I will use acrylic for the window pieces will have an LED strip put into a semi transparent tube to rim the front. I will also laser cut pieces and 3D print some parts to accessorize the structure. It's going to look super cool.
Who's done what beforehand?
The only piece that has been created by someone else is the arduino wave shield I am using for the aux chord hookup and the pre-designed satshakit board. Aside from that, everything will be my own work and
What will you design?
I will design the skeleton of the jukebox, the 3d printed and composite and laser cut accessories, and a board for the LED output and button input.
What materials and components will be used?
I will use MDF, PLA, burlap, resin, black paint and primer, superglue, acrylic, clear plastic pipe, clear vinyl pipe, frosted glass spray paint, copper one sided board, resistors, LEDs (red and green), capacitors, ATMega328, header pins, LED strip, on and off switch, wire.
Where will it come from?
Ordered from amazon and adafruit, joann fabrics and crafts, home depot, and lowes'.
How much will they cost?
See this Google Sheets link to determine how much each material that I ordered costs. I am estimating a cost of about $100.
What parts and systems will be made?
I will make all of the parts and systems that I described I would design above.
What processes will be used?
I will use Onshape to design the 3D printed portion and will print the design using a 3D printer, will design the skeleton in Fusion360 and cut it out on the Shopbot, design the acrylic pieces in Inkscape and Corel Draw and cut them out on the laser cutter. More generally, I will also use the Othermill for the PCB board and soldering irons to secure the components.
What questions need to be answered?
I need to figure out how I am going to have the jukebox actually play music and also really figure out how I am going to design the PCB board.
How will it be evaluated?
I will evaluate my design based on whether it matches my design and if it meets all the necessary requirements and incorporates as many lessons as possible while still being aesthetically pleasing.
Dissemination of final project
Given that jukeboxes are in no way a new invention, I would have no need to apply for a patent or a copyright for my design. Instead, I would make it an open source design so anyone who wants to make it can access the files on my repository. I would apply for a Mozilla Public License 2.0.
Once I complete it, I will upload the fusion360 files along with the 3d printed plans and tutorials and design files for the electronic parts. I might also post a tutorial on Instructables to give a complete tutorial for my design and link the repository in it.
In addition, I have an engineering instagram so I will post my work on my account, which will allow me to reach people my age and other youths who may not typically encounter or find projects such as mine (aka people aside from those in the fabacademy community).