https://hunterrideout.com/gripper daily 0.75 2017-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1506393474585-NP1QGHA502ZPTY5NZ3WC/IMG_20161120_184154621_HDR.jpg Gripper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1506393474585-NP1QGHA502ZPTY5NZ3WC/IMG_20161120_184154621_HDR.jpg Gripper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1506393524902-DYVZNYFKF6M20IZT9LWI/IMG_20161105_201643223_HDR.jpg Gripper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1506393659226-1S9SVRSNPT74QMXSJ4ZH/IMG_20161105_201715607.jpg Gripper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1506393659392-UZR0909Q20IM45S6H0C6/claw+isometric.PNG Gripper https://hunterrideout.com/cupholder daily 0.75 2019-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518629033143-0EZITDS3RH7SICEFSH3I/DIY+CUpHOlder.jpeg Cupholder - Concept Sketching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518629033143-0EZITDS3RH7SICEFSH3I/DIY+CUpHOlder.jpeg Cupholder - Concept Sketching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518629903628-UYEKBHVNVWOBDT9EBVP4/IMG_1131.JPG Cupholder - Clip CAD Model generated using Solidworks. I initially modeled the cup using measurements I took with digital calipers. I then used this model to create closely mating clip geometry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518630119724-5IFFGET9TVRQ8GMBTIGO/IMG_1132.JPG Cupholder - Assembly CAD This shows the intended mating of the Cup Carabiner onto the cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518637832584-2RD6OXOZF8FFP7AKHWBI/Cup+Holder.jpg Cupholder - DXF for Laser Cutting This file is generated directly from the CAD model and input into the laser cutter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518630171883-9FYKFLWC3FG6R9MRNPVS/IMG_1127.JPG Cupholder - Laser Cut Blanks The flat patterns were then cut from 3mm acrylic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518629926773-PKY03AM02TO1EYC4JSA7/image-asset.jpeg Cupholder - Miniature Heat Gun This is my handheld torch that I used to get more selective heating of the bend area. This required patience and gloves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518629947406-PCLD1IIZ3CFOBPIH69QS/IMG_1128.JPG Cupholder - Failed Bending Attempt This was my first attempt at selective heating and bending. I did not heat the very end enough and I pushed too hard. This resulted in a fracture at the thinnest point of the bend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518630180801-KL60NWFTTGLE4IAMFMGJ/IMG_1123.JPG Cupholder - Success! Here is the fully bent final product! It clips very well onto my bag for easy carry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518630177112-FGZC6DTSL55KWIKZCYK5/IMG_1126.JPG Cupholder - Clipped to Cup On the bag and ready for travel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518634564578-0P7N26FKR3HZLT2PWWNM/IMG_1135.JPG Cupholder - Glamour Shot The candid Cup Carabiner in its natural habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1518634586077-LLNPY4F061J7DM0JNJQH/IMG_1137.JPG Cupholder - So Rugged Dayum. Looking good. https://hunterrideout.com/molded-hand daily 0.75 2019-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1524019949141-5JM6OD4JRN6HE73R49BG/Solo+Gold.JPG Molded Hand CAD model. An altered Hulk hand with a mirrored interlocking pad and attachment loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1524019949141-5JM6OD4JRN6HE73R49BG/Solo+Gold.JPG Molded Hand CAD model. An altered Hulk hand with a mirrored interlocking pad and attachment loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1524019949961-BR2KALJXZMS6417480DT/Victory.JPG Molded Hand CAD model. An altered Hulk hand with a mirrored interlocking pad and attachment loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1524019950248-FX6QXT9BD86O3SPEF27C/Bump+It.JPG Molded Hand Bump It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910258355-ZT1UROR8JOLSNGCCJMIE/IMG_1773.JPG Molded Hand Fresh off the printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910262950-868LQMBGGT1WW1850AA6/IMG_1775.JPG Molded Hand A little sanding and ready to be molded into the clay. The clay was built up to the desired parting line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910265773-OV669XBP3MPNH9J8SVVV/IMG_1777.JPG Molded Hand Building the box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910269947-J8WL0XPQCHDN08H1NOXU/IMG_1780.JPG Molded Hand Filling in the corners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910270121-UMTLU3DTL08OSV6U9KGA/IMG_1781.JPG Molded Hand Ready for pour #1! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523909543581-9VRQKPHTV92EZ5NQT9P9/IMG_20180404_172829.jpg Molded Hand Mixing the 2-part silicone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523909544616-7JBIEP889LPNBYVML96J/IMG_20180404_172852.jpg Molded Hand Slow and steady pour (mold release first) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910281189-54ED1D6N6OHVAULYMK7V/IMG_1786.JPG Molded Hand Break it open https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910281419-Z5D9ZFUUOTGZFM1Q4KZ2/IMG_1787.JPG Molded Hand Some flash on the sides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910285255-YQ1H0UHQFSDOXYKE7IAO/IMG_1791.JPG Molded Hand After trim, preparing for round 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910285757-72WH4GF9LYD41B6FZK96/IMG_1792.JPG Molded Hand Creating weep holes and pour spout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910295382-NBLZRC9YAI9BPE7T6NRN/IMG_1796.JPG Molded Hand The two halves split apart easily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910300286-ZLSJFBH2F15ICO8OFT5H/IMG_1797.JPG Molded Hand Filling mold with water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910300347-V5U65L65VU8DI23FMNJC/IMG_1799.JPG Molded Hand Into the freezer... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910304497-A5KLZCYV8A82YNY91WZI/IMG_1801.JPG Molded Hand Custom ice cubes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910309843-LON3V1G47FZLDT3SUY5N/IMG_1803.JPG Molded Hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910311961-J2D925SBH22LYB62APST/IMG_1805.JPG Molded Hand Embedding two magnetic posts for the magnet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1548363478726-YUDURFGW57KHG1ZI6I65/IMG_1807.JPG Molded Hand Ready for molding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910228763-TPMFVW1WNABNOOTANKOY/IMG_1819.JPG Molded Hand De-gassing the resin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910234072-FIBQBQQQBCBXI6EFEE1S/IMG_1821.JPG Molded Hand Prop it so the weep hole is at the highest point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910253159-QLRHKVEBS5R3RZ9VCS57/IMG_1895.JPG Molded Hand Attempt #1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910228916-HWLWO99N4Q8L8RHO16B2/IMG_1816.JPG Molded Hand The magnet slipped to the bottom during the molding process. I also did not de-gas the resin enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910253953-T9XOWQ0DFWB4HPPU4M6P/IMG_1897.JPG Molded Hand Attempt # 2 with an extra magnet support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910238685-NJSIBRNZU3ZL15KSSTV5/IMG_1826.JPG Molded Hand Looks good! minor gap in the loop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910254009-TDRULFORN6DA7MQ2WLKN/IMG_1896.JPG Molded Hand Weep holes and spout visible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910248197-A54K48TVKUIDA5EDTW1Y/IMG_1841.JPG Molded Hand Shiny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910252735-3BSNX2EYCBDEQ513BCGT/IMG_1862.JPG Molded Hand The finished and unfinished parts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1523910252362-9743N2T6Z1X9ZMZXIPGO/IMG_1894.JPG Molded Hand Strong enough to hold my keys! https://hunterrideout.com/lamp daily 0.75 2019-01-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/t/5c4a1f9b4d7a9ca63647107d/1520443303202/ Lamp https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/5aa01f928165f5e12b524839/5aa01fa7ec212d90d97b02ec/1520443303202/ Lamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443332285-OWG9YA8BFS4GZ1Y4N9HV/IMG_1174.JPG Lamp - Concept Sketch A snapshot of the materials before they are turned into a functional lamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443332952-YGEA5UW40M1T3476XLRO/IMG_1192.JPG Lamp - Prototype 1 Materials and result of the first prototype. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443339190-PJ1H2F1S9YUTK8KNNC34/IMG_1193.JPG Lamp - Small Shade The lamp shade rolling tabs did not work very well on the first prototype. The tab and the slots were removed on the final version to allow for easier assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443539475-5I6JN33VHZPRVZG841ZO/IMG_1228.JPG Lamp - Bulb Installation Attempt 1 The bulb could wobble around pretty easily in version 1. This let me know that I need another spacer to keep the bulb centered and rigid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443341598-0GRBHVGPFAK7HCCLXDAY/IMG_1197.JPG Lamp - Glamour Shot It's a little hard to see through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443596134-K4XAL13DA8IUEK0CS3WL/IMG_1224.JPG Lamp - Final Lamp Cutting The first parts cut-out for the final design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443348104-MDLYXSRRXXOI5DWXZZG6/IMG_1225.JPG Lamp - Stand Assembly Went together quite well. I had to trim a little material off of the slots to allow for enough room to fit the telescope body into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443354837-OGPCCB9O9YTJC44D7H4P/IMG_1232.JPG Lamp - Body Assembly To start assembly I put all of the rings onto one of the spars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443359816-O7337W6M02E478YKXT2D/IMG_1234.JPG Lamp - Framework Ready All of the other spars were inserted next. The body is very sturdy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443362399-0JVO8XJ01CIEDQ6JQ2W7/IMG_1235.JPG Lamp - Checking Fit! The stand slides onto the body and grips quite tightly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443366025-9KE0DAZGBWWHFRGPRGFK/IMG_1236.JPG Lamp - Cutting The Shades I had to tape the paper down because parts were getting blown away by the ventilation fan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443369817-F3FYG1NH97349YORFMCF/IMG_1237.JPG Lamp - Bulb In! Shades Ready! Final Assembly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443518949-TDQ9CVLS5DKB3ZBN4OWD/IMG_1238.JPG Lamp - Rolling The Shades I did this in order to slide the shades into the body of the telescope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443377412-4YEEWASPSCS939LQ4U78/IMG_1239.JPG Lamp - Final Install The order of operations was very important here to ensure that I could get the bulb in with the cord in the middle of the shades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443377846-2G3C7QJ8P7BTZL4TYLYS/IMG_1242.JPG Lamp - Finally Ready! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443384510-E1A48BSNR5ZI551UIY98/IMG_1244.JPG Lamp - Amongst the Wreckage All of my used materials and parts from previous prototypes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443389424-EPG11Z650HB5SVVBFKTK/IMG_1249.JPG Lamp - Glamour Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443388250-GYSYT6O0309AFUEMJAMX/IMG_1248.JPG Lamp - Scope Rotating on the Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443391949-RBJ8W658F4697DCQ23C8/IMG_1251.JPG Lamp - LIGHT IT UP!!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443383289-UYO0BS55E9NH7G60RPI9/IMG_1247.JPG Lamp - The Final Product https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443394378-21JR6QPUF12GRNB84EVX/IMG_1252.JPG Lamp - Planet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443399573-L7XEN67ELDIH0S8NS1UT/IMG_1254.JPG Lamp - Casting Shadows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1520443400272-2X32T0YB5MT8X5DWO770/IMG_1255.JPG Lamp - View Along The Telescope https://hunterrideout.com/speaker-build daily 0.75 2018-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497123105-3JPUPWA10K442GXDNZ5K/IMG_1941.JPG Speaker Build https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497123105-3JPUPWA10K442GXDNZ5K/IMG_1941.JPG Speaker Build https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497186225-Z4XPW7D092GB3HETWRCZ/Layout.PNG Speaker Build CAD oriented and ready to cut out of the oak board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497187979-54N5F0HA490YP18VSN3J/ToolPaths.PNG Speaker Build Toolpath generation for the CNC router https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497115155-EQEBDK57PBAMBNSZ8MIR/IMG_1938.JPG Speaker Build Fixturing the board for cutting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497115461-BH29WWCRRLPETMPFR3MB/IMG_1939.JPG Speaker Build Put the scruffier side up as that will end up on the inside of the speaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497122992-QKNYZ1A2AIQ8UMVMFE9S/IMG_1940.JPG Speaker Build Secure to table using carpet tape on the backside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497127122-QX5DTCKMMXL756TORXHN/IMG_1942.JPG Speaker Build Fire up the router! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497130849-5IEC6IWWNPRBR82BGGYW/IMG_1944.JPG Speaker Build Monitor operation from behind a protective screen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497131698-IO3NXGLCAGBODM2C2DJX/IMG_1945.JPG Speaker Build Almost there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497138029-83NNA0JTN96ERE75JXMA/IMG_1946.JPG Speaker Build Removing the fixtures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497138367-EFEZPGHR8LIDGW34VKOT/IMG_1947.JPG Speaker Build First look https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497143040-MR9XN0MIDEOITT6IDOBA/IMG_1948.JPG Speaker Build Parts and excess material still secured to the table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497143219-ZK2S876VN3ZH6BHCAJB4/IMG_1949.JPG Speaker Build Cuts look accurate and clean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497148402-37BFKWT66WKCPQ5EOWQD/IMG_1950.JPG Speaker Build Ready for assembly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497148928-PRBLXY1GSWMNP4D08304/IMG_1951.JPG Speaker Build Dry-fitting the parts before glue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497151885-44FAMPLGV7BRFJGX2ZQV/IMG_1952.JPG Speaker Build Careful glue application https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497156171-PIF45DZ6LS71IU80CGN9/IMG_1953.JPG Speaker Build A look at the routered pockets. Also make sure to pre-drill all the holes for screws so the wood doesn’t split https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497110428-E27EPJIO9JTFOV293XL2/IMG_1931.JPG Speaker Build Printed laser mount https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497110532-39F0U1NGX4YVN9OOG43Z/IMG_1932.JPG Speaker Build https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497161050-TFGQIOHZ9JA5OACB6AFA/IMG_1954.JPG Speaker Build Housing the electronics after wiring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497163445-E5787CEWNWYUWGKGIHDT/IMG_1955.JPG Speaker Build A look at the rubber membrane and laser module https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497164206-S3IV3X9AGE5UNXVDPXM9/IMG_1956.JPG Speaker Build Laser on the ceiling! Getting close! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497169186-RJZGT8S3M9HVWZYE4OEN/IMG_1957.JPG Speaker Build Ready for stain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497169401-4HLQB348WTUFROTDUIRA/IMG_1958.JPG Speaker Build First layer on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497176963-H1MJJKU8B3OM23K7ZVV9/IMG_1959.JPG Speaker Build Second layer looks good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497176722-MH1ML2KM4EQVHC17KWRF/IMG_1960.JPG Speaker Build Ready for final assembly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525497180304-W5Q8RIVCZAVSXU6W86T2/IMG_1961.JPG Speaker Build Drivers mounted and box closing up for the last time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1525631820282-V6C26ZWLK5SO2DHRGY27/IMG_1976.PNG Speaker Build The finished product! 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Skateboard Initial Concept Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850819546-OUX2780UI4HVBE5H0JHI/IMG_2892.jpg Skateboard Foam core prototype to visualize and solidify the shape of the board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850819846-VJE7GE2MDHK3STPYK3UO/IMG_2893.jpg Skateboard This helps to ensure that the board is the right size for my feet, doesn’t interfere with the wheels when turning hard, and will be an appropriate size to carry into class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850821864-HQRU3IWLEL84GHOFCG0H/IMG_2895.jpg Skateboard This also allows me to adjust the kick-tail angle experimentally rather than just guessing and hoping for the best. I discovered that the necessary angle was shallower than my initial CAD design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850977292-TWJEQRGBPMDPSRCM9G2L/IsometricView.JPG Skateboard Fleshed out CAD design for aluminum permanent mold casting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850851146-9I7QQVQA6EXGXEXW1VTA/Skateboard.jpg Skateboard Engineering drawing for the permanent mold casting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850823604-V62PQR66JDHC1XH8Y3S7/IMG_2977.jpg Skateboard The raw material is 1/16in maple veneer. Each piece is dyed already so I just chose the color stack that I liked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850825075-TPO9C0CBI6NI0IK26E12/IMG_2980.jpg Skateboard We laid out the mold on 2in insulation foam and shaded the areas the need to be tapered to achieve the desired curve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850826321-9NYRKVDQW2323AV7IDGP/IMG_2981.jpg Skateboard Profile shaping was done on the bandsaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850827721-YTGL2QRIT0N88L6F6QLF/IMG_2982.jpg Skateboard Some rough grit sanding blocks made quick work of the curve sections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850828384-3PS1IGV5TJVHOBZNLY1Q/IMG_2983.jpg Skateboard The side bend has a relatively shallow angle but it gives the board additional rigidity and a location register for the rider’s heels and toes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850829192-B3GIQYXJ676BPNVVFJEC/IMG_2984.jpg Skateboard A closer look at the angle and size of the kick-tail. Large enough to get the width of your foot on but just barely. No sense in making the wheel base any shorter than needed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850831755-T9AZ4MPJ09ASKV22LX3I/IMG_2985.jpg Skateboard The mold was then covered in duct tape to make it more durable and less likely to stick to any of the adhesives we will use https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850831909-8N2PGYKWVVZILYGFTGST/IMG_2986.jpg Skateboard Basic profiles (slightly oversized to allow for later edge cleanup) were cut out of the veneers to allow us to line the parts up with the mold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850835194-72AUWWWL3GNQNFGU0R9D/IMG_2987.jpg Skateboard Plies were cut one at a time but luckily did not take very long because the material is thin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850835080-98BMOEZU7KSOETFZZ59Q/IMG_2989.jpg Skateboard Here we can see what the stack taking shape in this dry-fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1548011020841-8WI6TORAJLE7N9BN49PS/IMG_3001.jpg Skateboard All the pieces of the puzzle on the work station and ready to be put together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850838537-MAWV7WU362JXDDENDZQU/IMG_3004.jpg Skateboard It’s important to coat both sides of the layers to ensure that there are no dry spots that could cause delamination down the road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850841437-5ILN1BSKKSCP9W8LZQLH/IMG_3005.jpg Skateboard The materials glued up and the vacuum nozzle and breather-strip in place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850841369-NGWNBVQYVBOR8ACPTZK1/IMG_3006.jpg Skateboard With the vacuum drawn we can see how easily and precisely the board takes the shape of the mold. This is one of the primary advantages to using the thin veneer plies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850843644-J0KFZI08QLMAXUQTBEMV/IMG_3008.jpg Skateboard With a few holes drilled for the truck hardware the wheels are on! All that’s left now is a coat of paint to protect from water damage and some styling grip tape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850843935-G6C9OO5GDTF52KEPIEFZ/IMG_3009.jpg Skateboard A view of the overall profile of the board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850845900-QOTDUS3AU03LUE13676T/IMG_3010.jpg Skateboard Our aesthetic ribbing really adds to the overall look of the board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850846141-M54FJQH3SIJOSNK7DPOX/IMG_3013.jpg Skateboard A good view of the color stack we achieved on the side of the board after a protective paint coat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1547850850351-Z6TM9X9SP68BEZOUAHWH/IMG_3015.jpg Skateboard The money shot! The board is ready for use and rides quite smoothly but is still small enough to shuttle between classrooms and fit under my chair https://hunterrideout.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2019-01-09 https://hunterrideout.com/resume-index daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://hunterrideout.com/divelight daily 0.75 2019-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549417709172-KGJTQHZKHGOHM1Y3U8ZR/Screen+Shot+2019-02-05+at+8.45.13+PM.png DiveLight CAD design starts with the modeling of my scuba mask and selection of the electronic components https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549417709172-KGJTQHZKHGOHM1Y3U8ZR/Screen+Shot+2019-02-05+at+8.45.13+PM.png DiveLight CAD design starts with the modeling of my scuba mask and selection of the electronic components https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549417709722-NBQI1UR750MEOSHUQYKG/Screen+Shot+2019-02-05+at+8.45.43+PM.png DiveLight I next create the basic shape and boundaries of the enclosure limited by the mask and the diver’s face. The electronics are then positioned as compactly as possible while still allowing for soldering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549417709389-0ADCERMS5ASLNX389QIR/Screen+Shot+2019-02-05+at+8.44.28+PM.png DiveLight The model is then detailed with holes for fasteners, pour holes, and weep holes for the resin, as well as locating features for the electronics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166755995-O218HHWQBA642D8P134E/IMG_4153%281%29.jpg DiveLight After ensuring that the circuit works properly as designed and that our microcontroller is programmed properly, we are ready to prep the components for assembly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549169733233-CNUOK5TK7BWMKWBUEVP5/IMG_4147.jpg DiveLight Using mineral oil (non-conductive, non-corrosive, and effectively incompressible) to replace the air inside of the potentiometer and toggle button https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1548735996060-A3N5F1D7UP5OAJZ3HDHO/IMG_4147.jpg DiveLight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166747449-T7O1ZI7LITEIKTGRXOKP/IMG_4149.jpg DiveLight This requires using a vacuum pump to pull the air out while the parts are submerged in the oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166744811-YSN7Y6T0BJGWE546SFN8/IMG_4148.jpg DiveLight We can see the air bubbles that have escaped the parts after the vacuum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166759204-ICGOTG439BDY7JKTR5TY/IMG_4154%281%29.jpg DiveLight The enclosure halves fresh off the 3D printer. The front half (left) has all of the component mounting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166763244-3NLT747QYACEFEZD8PI8/IMG_4155%281%29.jpg DiveLight The front is opaque to funnel all of the light from the LEDs in the direction of the diver’s focus. The back panel is clear to give an interesting view of the electronics through the clear resin potting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166766718-EU5KIT7F3QRO94XBAMRX/IMG_4156%281%29.jpg DiveLight A first look at the finished shape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166772555-4XE95S9Z20LOF20XIBB4/IMG_4157%281%29.jpg DiveLight Flexible urethane is poured into the button area to seal the enclosure while still allowing the button to be actuated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166782014-2R73SFF7PGBP83Q4104O/IMG_4159%281%29.jpg DiveLight In the top of the image is the power button mold used to form the exterior shape (the interior shape is formed using an extra button covered in mold release). The gap where the LED strip leads connect to the interior of the enclosure is filled with fast curing silicone caulk to prevent the potting resin from dripping through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166779803-74U4ML9O85VXU5YN5MQ8/IMG_4158%281%29.jpg DiveLight The whole part is clamped level and the resin is poured https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166786509-PKBUPC7SZRS1Q0YVVFY5/IMG_4161.jpg DiveLight A look at the inside of the button after a few electronics have been mounted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166788231-8UAP4IQBQ24LI20KJEO4/IMG_4162.jpg DiveLight WE HAVE A BUTTON! A small section of the enclosure was accidentally chipped off while removing some of the support material that was blocking the button cavity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166795127-GKPN1RDAWFFDDT2QQHH5/IMG_4165.jpg DiveLight The components are tacked onto their locating features with superglue whale things get soldered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166798813-B6ZJF4K3V5F3W32GWCRX/IMG_4166%281%29.jpg DiveLight With wire lengths trimmed and the board accidentally shorted, the white light turns on and the assembly is ready to be enclosed and potted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166800663-ARRZBSS2KK4T6686FECL/IMG_4167.jpg DiveLight With fasteners added, the enclosure is ready for resin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166802379-O6N1LZ4V6H9PE48X0A02/IMG_4168.jpg DiveLight There were some small gaps along the enclosure seams that needed to be sealed with tape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166809939-X56M6QL1GV0QP091OJKA/IMG_4170%281%29.jpg DiveLight And the resin is poured! After the resin just reaches the weep holes (so we don’t trap any air bubbles) we covered them with tape and filled the rest of the enclosure. The entire assembly was placed into a 90psi pressure pot to force any bubbles in the resin to be smaller during curing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166822849-Y8RJSTDXLNFE700KAP9X/IMG_6508.jpg DiveLight Finished power button and color selection dial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166810011-PY7LYDB48XKWVJVBCJ18/IMG_6501.jpg DiveLight A look at the electronics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166824756-LDQYJQMO9EQTA6YBYZU7/IMG_6510.jpg DiveLight The power jack is plugged with a hand carved plastic nib https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166820809-JOAF4VCME7KPJSXAU64R/IMG_6505.jpg DiveLight With all the components jammed inside, the overall product is pretty sleek! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166822959-ZBHR5HXCLDHD5NRD2MEL/IMG_6507.jpg DiveLight LET THERE BE LIGHT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b42839e5dd5b52643635f9/1549166860667-IF2X4BRNLDFA14R7TOQI/IMG_6520.jpg DiveLight A look at how the light may be used underwater. 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