solar oven
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In the class of Computer Aided Design, we explore the pathway of engineering, using 21st century technology. This class is specifically challenging due to having to apply creative thinking to engineering.
In this artifact, we had to design a solar oven using Mastercam and SolidWorks, then creating it using a milling machine. Being the first time using all these new programs and technology, it wa difficult to keep up with the assignment itself, let alone all our fellow classmates. First we had to research and sketch possible oven designs, and point out its flaws and its advantages. After we chose our optimal design, we delved into more depth of its dimensions, thickness etc. After we had a solid design, we then transferred it into a g-code, to where it would be used to physically create our design. Finally, we put our over to the test, seeing if it’ll successfully heat up a jar of water. During this process, I learned how to use both programs and strengthened my ‘carpenter’ skills.
One of the two SLO I displayed in this artifact is Applying Technological Skills for the 21st Century. I achieved this by using both Mastercam and SolidWorks to make the solar oven. The other SLO displayed in this artifact is Thinking Critically and Creatively. We not only had to focus on what would make the oven get the maximum amount heat temperature increase, but the other things such as considering the dimensions of the mason jar put in the box.
In conclusion, as far into this class we are, I have learned that keeping on track is extremely important and how important it is to be extremely specific and explicit about the details on your result of your design.
In this artifact, we had to design a solar oven using Mastercam and SolidWorks, then creating it using a milling machine. Being the first time using all these new programs and technology, it wa difficult to keep up with the assignment itself, let alone all our fellow classmates. First we had to research and sketch possible oven designs, and point out its flaws and its advantages. After we chose our optimal design, we delved into more depth of its dimensions, thickness etc. After we had a solid design, we then transferred it into a g-code, to where it would be used to physically create our design. Finally, we put our over to the test, seeing if it’ll successfully heat up a jar of water. During this process, I learned how to use both programs and strengthened my ‘carpenter’ skills.
One of the two SLO I displayed in this artifact is Applying Technological Skills for the 21st Century. I achieved this by using both Mastercam and SolidWorks to make the solar oven. The other SLO displayed in this artifact is Thinking Critically and Creatively. We not only had to focus on what would make the oven get the maximum amount heat temperature increase, but the other things such as considering the dimensions of the mason jar put in the box.
In conclusion, as far into this class we are, I have learned that keeping on track is extremely important and how important it is to be extremely specific and explicit about the details on your result of your design.
Tractor Pull
In the class of Computer Aided Design, we explore one of the 4 pathways offered at Diamond Tech: Engineering. This potentially helps some of our futures by opening a door that leads to numerous careers in the Engineering field. For this artifact, we needed to build a tractor, that would enter a contest to see which can pull the others.
The requirements in which we needed to fulfill in order to be fully complete include making it a four wheeled vehicle which must be motor driven and include some sort of gear interaction, and it must be able to pull another participant’s sled, so in other words, it needs to be able to move (by itself).
Some things I learned in lecture and demonstration include the correct placement and gearrations to make the tractor go faster and I also strengthened my knowledge on 3D printing and how the technology of it works. I won’t necessarily say this in particular will help my future in any way, but it is useful because in this era of time, technology is on the rise.
My personal assessment of my effort put into this project would have to be probably and 8/10. Although I did participate to my full ability, I leaned heavily on my partner as she has more experience in using the software and programs than I. Which lead into things I struggled with. I struggled with not only the software, but the assembly of the physical tractor itself. In order to fabricate the motor to decide which way it would turn, we had to sauder, which I am not good which as I was afraid of it physically, and just the idea of it in general.
Overall, my experience with this assignment was pleasant for the most part and I learned some new skills of which might be handy for hobbies in the future.
The requirements in which we needed to fulfill in order to be fully complete include making it a four wheeled vehicle which must be motor driven and include some sort of gear interaction, and it must be able to pull another participant’s sled, so in other words, it needs to be able to move (by itself).
Some things I learned in lecture and demonstration include the correct placement and gearrations to make the tractor go faster and I also strengthened my knowledge on 3D printing and how the technology of it works. I won’t necessarily say this in particular will help my future in any way, but it is useful because in this era of time, technology is on the rise.
My personal assessment of my effort put into this project would have to be probably and 8/10. Although I did participate to my full ability, I leaned heavily on my partner as she has more experience in using the software and programs than I. Which lead into things I struggled with. I struggled with not only the software, but the assembly of the physical tractor itself. In order to fabricate the motor to decide which way it would turn, we had to sauder, which I am not good which as I was afraid of it physically, and just the idea of it in general.
Overall, my experience with this assignment was pleasant for the most part and I learned some new skills of which might be handy for hobbies in the future.
