Final Fabrication

A machine can make only exactly what it is told to make, for better or for worse. A human can use his or her judgment and creativity when making something. I think working drawings are very useful and are necessary if an object has to be made according to specifications. They allow others to create an object remotely. An animated assembly can show how an object is created from several different parts. It shows the makeup of an object.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2RWLbsQNqCYfklFQUJPelFnUENibTlEYkdvT3otMWtKLU9VcW5ZTnp2ck5EdGpYM0lxY3M&authuser=0

Maker Faire Showcase

Here is my idea for our Maker Faire Table. I think it would be nice to showcase other elements of our Intro to Design class along with the video game.

Document Progress 5.1

This week, Katie and I finished up the Coliseum. We revised the original design to have entrances and exits at the base so the character can leave after completing the maze. With Ben's help, we exported the model to Blender and then Unity. Here is our final product:

Document Progress 4.27

Today, Katie and I finished our model of the Coliseum. We were able to make the CAD model ourselves, based on a sketch we found online. We changed it to be round instead of oval to fit our maze. Now, we have imported it into Unity and are working on its texture.

Document Progress 4.15

Today, I sketched and began dimensioning the chest plate for the character. Also, Katie and I were looking for tutorials or ways to CAD the Coliseum for level 1. We found a downloadable file, but it didn't come with a tutorial and it was oval rather than circular.

https://grabcad.com/library/roman-colosseum

Maker Faire Game Design Team

I would like to do the Oversight for the design team. I want to make sure the game 'plays well' and that the parts move smoothly together. I have experience leading group projects so I think I'll be a good fit for Oversight. I will listen to and incorporate everyone's ideas and coordinate with the engineering oversight to make a final product that we'll be proud to present at Maker Faire.

Dimensioning Standards

Reflection Questions:

1. Size dimensioning shows how large a specific line or distance is, while location dimensioning shows where a point is.

2. Chain dimensioning shows the dimensions of adjacent parts in a series. Datum dimensioning shows sizes in relation to a specific point or line. This is more accurate than chain dimensioning.

3. Using a dimensioned drawing makes it absolutely clear how an object is physically constructed. It is easier to visualize or use than a written description. Also, since dimensioned drawings follow a set of standards, they can be understood by everyone.