PROJECT 2: Digital Modeling // Reverse Engineered Object (SELECT)

May 21, 2024

PROJECT 2: Digital Modeling // Reverse Engineered Object (SELECT)

Project 2: 3D Modeling
Selection

Assigned: May 21

Due: June 4

Option 1: The Held:

The holding and the held. Imagine project one (laser cut object) will be a nest to hold project 3 (3D printed object). Together, they are welcome to create a functional design object, such as a lantern, or be an expressive creation of your choice. Now that you have a nest, podium or 'holding' component created as project 1, we will spend project 2 3D modeling the item that will be 3D printed in project 3. 

Requirements:
1.) Sketch the concept of your held object on paper. Reflect on the vast amount of inspiration and wide applications for 3D Printing we saw in class. Consider your fabrication tool - the 3D printing technology we will be using (FDM) in your design. Is 3D printing the best application for this project? 

Include measurements on your sketch - be sure to measure its fitting into the holding object. 
How will it fit? 
What are its dimensions? 
Do you need added joinery? 
Plan the components of your object such as material and color - will you use a special filament or paint your pieces?
Consider the possibility of incorporating non-3d-printed materials (i.e. hardware, wire, laser-cut wood/acrylic, etc.).
Include precedence / images to explain your concept 

2.) Create a blog post that includes your sketch, explaining:

Your design decisions, 
Your understanding of object 3D printability. Will it have cantilevers or overhangs that will require support? Or are you creating an object that is made for 3D printing? 
Explain why you have chosen this concept and how it is relevant to your previous object. 

Option 2: Reverse Engineered Object: 
We are going to reverse engineer an existing object via 3D modeling. In other words, we will each be creating a Rhino model of an existing object. Your first task: select an object that is is complex or made from multiple parts. “mechanical’ objects are excellent for the reason that they are inherently made up of several components that make up the assembly. For example: An ipod or Mp3 player, which have no moving parts are not the best choices. CD players, sink faucets, door hinges, clock mechanisms, and ski bindings are better because they contain moving parts that interact with each other.

Requirements:
1.) Select two objects (you will be choosing one, it is better to have several options in the beginning). Selection Guidelines:
Device must be "dissectible". You have to be able to take it apart.
Both external and internal parts must be measured with appropriate measuring tools.
Measurements must be accurate to .01 mm wherever possible. Select a device that is easy to handle and measure with a caliper
Object must be appropriate for our classroom environment. NO WEAPONS of any kind.
It is highly recommended that the object is "mechanical" in nature. See description above.
We will spend three weeks producing the models for this project.  Do your best to select an object that is complex enough to be challenging for you, but reasonable enough to complete in the given time frame.
2.) Once you have made your selection, create a new blog post and introduce the assignment.
3.) Describe your selected objects and why you chose them for this project. 

4.) Include images (photos) of your objects in the post (yes, composition of the photos will be considered when marking).
5.) Conclude the post with which one of the 2 objects you are most likely to proceed with for this project.