actuate and automate your machine - document the group project and your individual contribution.
design a machine that includes mechanism+actuation+automation+application - build the mechanical parts and operate it manually - document the group project and your individual contribution.
Mac computer, screen, GitLab, Inkscape, ThinkerCad, Vinylcutter, Laser cutter, HTML site, patience.
This week the whole FabLab of Iceland gathered in Reykjavík to make a group project. I measured all pieces we needed. We made a prototype from cardboard so that we could check our measurements before cutting it from Plexi. We decided to make a hot dog condiment dispencer.
Sketches with measurements for all the pieces for the project and the design of the mashine from various angles.
Doing the measurements for the box making sure that the 3D printed axis fits into it.
First drafts in Inkscape. I did all the measurements and design the overall look of the box. The axis, pump and eletronics were designed by Robert and intergrated into the plexiglass case. The axis on the front of it and the electronics on the back of it. The controler buttons were on the front of the plexiglass case. We used both ThinkerCad and InkScape for the designing of the case.
We made a cardboard version of the box first before cutting it out of Plexi glass. The cardboard was unfortunatly different thickness so it didnt cut through everywhere. Had to cut it our by hand. Some pieces of the unit were 3D printed added onto the case.
Last draft of the outer box. I helped put it together and decorate it. I also did edging with the lasercutter. We decided to make it out of black plexiglass and use red decorations so it looked like ketchup dripping.
the final version of the box.
The poster
In final project we needed to cut the case from 2 plates of black plexiglass and there was apperently a very small difference so the joints didnt fit perfectly. We ended up using electronic tape over the joints so they would not fail. I designed the vinyl stickers so they would hide the ugly spots on the mashine. For excample where wireing was visable. Maria designed the ketchup decorations. Robert designed the pump and the electric stuff. We worked well together as a team. Working each on our part side by side.
