Introduction to design and Innovation

This was definitely my favorite project from this year. The assignment was to create a model of a Co2  car in Onshape and translate that shape into a block of wood. The cars would then be raced using a Co2 cartridge placed in the back of the car. This project required me to use many woodworking tools such as a bandsaw, drill press and motorized sanders. 

These cars were allowed to be modified in-between our three allowed races for maximum speed and efficiency. My first race was over in 1.178 seconds, my second in 1.121, and my third and final in 0.931.  As you can see these times have improved as different designs were made.  

This was the first time that we used the On Shape software in this class which was my favorite out of he two that we used. Switching from Sketchup to On Shape was not very difficult as many of the tools and actions translate between most CAD softwares. This project challenged us to complete a pretty simple 3d model of a "thingamajig" but the challenge was assembling components to make a functioning level of sorts. First exposure to technical drawings.

This Project pushed my newly acquired Sketchup skills further by challenging me to create a newly designed front entrance for Chatham High School. I tried to include more plant life along with some benches for studying. Note that I also added temperature scanners as this project was made during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This project challenged me to use the Sketchup CAD software to create a mock up dining room. There were many different aspects to this, but using design components in Sketchup (or any CAD software) was stressed heavily to ensure your CAD projects stay organized. 

This project challenged me to use popsicle sticks, hot glue, and string to create an outstretching structure. The goal was to make the cantilever as long as possible and this was difficult due to weight and balance. I used split sticks to outstretch it further and the string to counteract some of the weight.  The only thing holding it down at the end could only be  the weight of my cellphone.  In the end my cantilever outstretched 81.75 inches. 

Yet another project done in On Shape. Many of the same aspects of the "thingamajig" project were used but this time, the final design would be 3d Printed. Precision was stressed as we had to account for the capabilities for the printer. For example, base height could not be too thin or it would not print correctly.