15. Mechanical design¶
Tasks¶
Group assignment: - Design a machine that includes mechanism + actuation + automation + application - Build the mechanical parts and operate it manually - Document the group project
Individual assignment: - Document your individual contribution
Group¶
I was tasks with designing and assembling the box. To create the final box design, all members of the group came together to sketch out and decide on the features they wanted to include.
- On the left side, there will be a small 6in x 5.5 box at the corner where all the devices will be collected.
- The front includes a slot where the player inputs a devices that will then start the machine and a holes where the speaker will be. In the sketch there is one place for the speaker, but in the final design we decided to add two speakers.
- On the right and back side, there was no need to add anything.
Once the box sketch was finalized, I designed it in Fusion 360.
This is the final Fusion 360 design. it includes 2-inch tabs around the box to allow for easier assembly.Once the design was complete, we decided that plywood would be the best material to use. I then used the laser cutter to print and cut the design.
Box Assembly¶
Once the box was put together, Andrew designed small joints to be placed on the inside and outside corners of the box, allowing each piece to be connected securely and providing areas for screws.
