2. I have a Straight Forward and Simple Design Theory
Keep it as Simple and Effective as Possible to
accomplish the desired Design Goal
3. For my Advanced SolidWorks class I was given a USB Drive design project.
The project began with a SolidWorks model of fake internals and I was told to make a case for them.
I like the project but wanted to take it to the next step and make it a real functioning USB Drive.
I made a requested to my teacher that I be able to use working internals and design a case for them.
He respected my initiative and allowed me to make this fully functioning unit that I still use today.
USB
DRIVE
PROJECT
4. The Hopper Chopper
We were given a basic string trimmer and told to use only the
Insides and the trimmer head. The only other requirement
was to make it better and our design.
This was a group project with a group size of four people.
We use my design concept.
My responsibilities for the project included modeling the
internal drive assembly to include the motor, gears, bearings.
In addition to that I was responsible for the wiring,
internal layout, external finishing, plug and trigger assembly.
As a result of this project we were the only group
To received a Invitation for a private tour of Stratasys in Eden Prairie.
I also designed and made these stands for Dunwoody to display every groups project.
5. Chair Design Project
This was another group project with a group size of three.
The group was myself another MDES classmate and classmate from Interior Design.
This was a great teamwork building project.
With this project we decided to go over the top and make this wild laced chair.
We chose to utilize Dunwoody’s CNC laser cutter to cutout the all the wooden pieces.
None of us had ever seen or made anything like this.
We needed to figure out what material and thickness to use to keep it as lite as possible.
We accomplished this with calculating as much as possible but in the end material test was needed.
I was responsible for testing, welding, finishing and the woodwork that was not done with the laser.
I have this chair in my living room and use it everyday.
6. Harmonic Analyzer
This is used calculate, analyze and combine 19 different
Sine and Cosine functions into a single wave.
This was a project that involved the entire class.
I had a very large part in this project.
In addition to the parts I designed and made.
I had a helping hand in almost every of this project.
As a whole the class didn’t finish this project.
For extra credit I selected a small group that was willing
to come in after class and on the weekends.
After redesigning many parts and modifying many more
we were able to complete this as the working prototype.
Dunwoody selected this project to display at this year’s
Mini Maker Faire at the State Fair grounds.
I made a custom turned pen for one of the teachers
in trade for making us this plaque with a CNC Mill.
8. We made up these cards and the web site that they are linked
to help show people it’s production at the Mini Maker Faire.
Dunwoody selected our project to display at the faire.
This would have to be my favorite project.
We came up with the name “The Hacks” as a play on our skills as a team.
We knew from the beginning that we wanted to model it after
an old 1906 Harley Davidson. Back when motorcycles were bikes with motors.
I was team lead on this project and I knew from the beginning that I wanted
to take this home when it was done and make something to be proud of.
With that we took every design chance we could and left nothing behind.
We used my concept sketch and were the only team to use pedal assist.
I did all the welding, blending and bending of the frame.
We were the only team to preform our own welding.
We were also the only team that produced a production ready prototype.
I have had two articles written as a result of this project.
