Define a problem:
Project Requirements:
The goal is to design and to create a 3D printed nightlight that is better than the one shown in class. A 3D printed nightlight that has a printed base and laser engraved acrylic insert.
The goal is to design and to create a 3D printed nightlight that is better than the one shown in class. A 3D printed nightlight that has a printed base and laser engraved acrylic insert.
Generate solutions:
Measurements of LED:
Length: 0.021; Height: 0.929; Width: 0.021
Superiority of the Dial Caliper:
A dial caliper is superior than a mere ruler due to the increased precision that allows us to measure accurately and in different nooks and crannies. Which is more important as it does not have much inaccuracies due to it saying it for us while with a ruler they need a human to look at it and make an estimate which is not good at all, especially as an engineer.
Length: 0.021; Height: 0.929; Width: 0.021
Superiority of the Dial Caliper:
A dial caliper is superior than a mere ruler due to the increased precision that allows us to measure accurately and in different nooks and crannies. Which is more important as it does not have much inaccuracies due to it saying it for us while with a ruler they need a human to look at it and make an estimate which is not good at all, especially as an engineer.
I wanted my design to have a more triangular shape so the 3D nightlight would enhance it a bit more, I wanted to add designs of my dogs since I love my dogs and I thought it would be nice to have a nightlight of them. In my eyes, this is more superior due to the fact that it has my dogs on it and it is much more personalized that the example nightlight. I believe what is superior is subjective especially as to a nightlight, it is all about personal taste and ideas. Which is why I think mine is superior. Hence why I chose this because I through the triangular shape would make it more sleek and save space.
develop a solution:
Construct/test prototype
The circuit was fairly easy to put together, this might not be the best picture due to me messing around with it after testing. But the requirements needed to make the LED light up which does not take long at all.
Evaluate solution
Reflection
I did not really learn any skills, I mainly reviewed my skills and to be quite honest, they are quite lacking. I do hope they improve when I go to college. I would say I was pretty uncomfortable throughout the process, I didn’t really feel like I had something I could lean back on if I wasn’t sure what to do or if I was struggling. Mrs. Zienty definitely taught me all of the necessary skills to complete it but for some reason, I felt like I really couldn’t do it. I think it was mainly due to the fact that I was apart from my peers so I couldn’t ask for any technical help or any advice overall. Additionally, I don’t think I have enough confidence in my skills to be able to finish the project, the idea was fun and sounded like it would be a good learning experience but the fear factor was there and I think really made it hard to be able to finish the project.