Week 1:
For the first lab class our group discussed various different design ideas for our toy such as, a matchbox style car with suspension and the ability to turn,a frisbee which surrounds a fidget spinner, and a noisemaker that would spin and lift plastic balls to its top and deposit them in various holes making different sounds. We decided that the matchbox was the best of the toys that we came up with and brainstormed on early design ideas for it. For its suspension, we discussed using a metal spring such as that from a pen. To make it turn we would need a linkage in the front connect to a front axle and turn it left and right based on the hand pressure placed on the car.
Week 2:
For the second week of lab, we submitted the design of our steerable car to the instructor for approval. We noted that 3-d printing of the design may cause problems in later parts of the project, and decided to make the model out of kinects and legos The rest of the period was spent working on the project proposal and the blog.
Week 3:
In week three the finished proposal was submitted to the instructor for review. The first stages of prototyping for the car design had also begun.
Week 4:
.In week three the prototyping with Kinects was continued. Design for this week was focused on three major components of the toy car, frame, suspension, and steering. Potential issues with the compatibility of the three components came up, due to the fact that they were made separately. These issues were worked on and solutions were discussed. Implementation of these solutions will likely be complete by week five.
Week 5:
In week five blog work and prototype work were continued. The biography section was the main focus, with the descriptions and pictures being worked on, additionally, the background was also worked on. The suspension was attached to the frame and the steering system was worked on for a majority of the time.
Week 6:
In week six the main focus was the finishing of the prototype and work on the final report. The design of the toy car was changed, modifying the function of the steering from putting weight on the sides of the car to pushing turning each side independently.This change was due to the difficulty of making a system that would turn the car based on the pressure put on its sides. The main problems with this system were time constraints on the project and complexity of the proposed system.
Week 7:
In week seven the main focus was the finishing and submittal of the final report draft, along with continued work on the blog and finishing tweaks to the design. The frequently asked questions section of the report was finished, along with the biography section.
Week 8:
In week eight the main focus was on the design of a final prototype. The design was done using Autodesk Maya software, with a focus on the strength and function of the design. If the design was scaled too small it may fracture under use. Additionally, the powerpoint was worked on, with a focus on the general presentation format.
Week 9:
The main focus in week 9 was to finish the presentation. To accomplish this each member worked on the respective slide that they would present, with adjustments from other group members if needed. Additionally, a video was made for the presentation showing the designs function.
Week 2:
For the second week of lab, we submitted the design of our steerable car to the instructor for approval. We noted that 3-d printing of the design may cause problems in later parts of the project, and decided to make the model out of kinects and legos The rest of the period was spent working on the project proposal and the blog.
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Week 3:
In week three the finished proposal was submitted to the instructor for review. The first stages of prototyping for the car design had also begun. Week 4:
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| First frame prototype. |
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| Suspension Prototype |
.In week three the prototyping with Kinects was continued. Design for this week was focused on three major components of the toy car, frame, suspension, and steering. Potential issues with the compatibility of the three components came up, due to the fact that they were made separately. These issues were worked on and solutions were discussed. Implementation of these solutions will likely be complete by week five.
Week 5:
In week five blog work and prototype work were continued. The biography section was the main focus, with the descriptions and pictures being worked on, additionally, the background was also worked on. The suspension was attached to the frame and the steering system was worked on for a majority of the time.
Week 6:
In week six the main focus was the finishing of the prototype and work on the final report. The design of the toy car was changed, modifying the function of the steering from putting weight on the sides of the car to pushing turning each side independently.This change was due to the difficulty of making a system that would turn the car based on the pressure put on its sides. The main problems with this system were time constraints on the project and complexity of the proposed system.Week 7:
In week seven the main focus was the finishing and submittal of the final report draft, along with continued work on the blog and finishing tweaks to the design. The frequently asked questions section of the report was finished, along with the biography section.
Week 8:
In week eight the main focus was on the design of a final prototype. The design was done using Autodesk Maya software, with a focus on the strength and function of the design. If the design was scaled too small it may fracture under use. Additionally, the powerpoint was worked on, with a focus on the general presentation format.
Week 9:
The main focus in week 9 was to finish the presentation. To accomplish this each member worked on the respective slide that they would present, with adjustments from other group members if needed. Additionally, a video was made for the presentation showing the designs function.
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