ELECTRONIC PRODUCTs

introduction

In this unit, we'll make a finished product that is inspired by something electrical, like lamps, clocks, and more. As we progress through the unit, we use various apps to get a feel for what we will be using to build the final product. We ended up making two test prints with Tinkercad and the laser cutter! We began this unit by investigating how light can be produced from batteries. You will see my introduction to my final product and the plan as the unit progresses! (My research plan & findings)

CIRCUIT

What I learned

Light can be produced in different ways
Light is easy to produce
To create a light a power source is necessary but only using power would end up with a short circuit so to create a complete circuit we have to use a conductive material like led
You have to connect the wires to the paper so as the wire hits the battery the sensor will light up

failed test print design ❌

Laser test print

For the laser test print, I made a few mistakes. For instance, I went all out on the first test print because I thought it would be our final product; however, after working on it for a few hours, I realized that this was just the test print and I was doing too much, so I deleted the entire thing. Although the second test print looks way better in my opinion due to the brush I was using I failed because I used the incorrect brush and color meaning that the laser cutter was unable to produce my product. For the 3rd print I used the wrong brush AGAIN meaning I was unable to print it.

I was FINALLY able to successfully create a laser print on Adobe after carefully following the instructions. I was able to make a successful laser cut by using the red to cut out what I wanted and the blue to outline the details.

successful test print design ✅

outcome of laser test print

tinkercad 3D test print

what went well

I didn't overthink it so design-making was super simple and easy (took me less than 10 min to create my test design).
cute simple design

What didn't go well?

I had to take extra steps to load my design onto the drive because my Ultimaker Cura wouldn't open.
Due to the 3D printer's long print times, I had to keep making my designs smaller and smaller.

My last name inital (Erdos) on top of a star

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Research

On Amazon, a similar product to my idea is priced at approximately 2,480 yen. What sets my product apart in the market among similar offerings is its customizable light color feature. I intend to add/create a system that allows users to choose from a variety of colors, ensuring that my product isn't limited to just one color option.

Additionally, my product will stand out due to its affordability. I plan to price it at around 1,500 yen, making it not only a thousand yen cheaper than the competition but also offering a larger size compared to the product below.

I am sending a survey to my classmates to determine and understand my audience's opinion and overall hear theyre feedback! The following questions that are in the survey:

Have you ever purchased or considered purchasing Minecraft-themed products or merchandise? If so what?

What features do you look for when choosing a lamp for your room?

How do you view your living space? Do you consider it a reflection of your individuality and interests?

If you had the opportunity to see or use a Minecraft-themed lamp, what are your initial impressions?

What aspects of my lamp's design do you find appealing & are there any suggestions for improvement?

Design Specification

Design Ideas

Resources

Chosen design

I chose this design because it satisfies every requirement I had for my product, one of them being is that it should look good to people around me. I showed my classmates the finished version of my sketch and asked their opinion, and they all agreed that it was the ideal design.

material list!

white filaments (for 3D printing)
paint (grey, white, black)
paint brushes
ruler
pencil

electric component

led lights

my sketch

overview of the creation process (so far)
The process of creating my product has so far primarily involved me researching how I want it to look, what I can do to make it happen, what materials I'll need, and various designs. I've also been researching whether or not I want to 3D print my final product or construct it out of thin wood slices.

overview of the creation process (in the future)
My goal is to design my final product using 3D printing technology and, if all goes well, paint it according to my design in the future!

Final design Idea (Tinkercad)

Please Ignore the messy extending gray parts they're intentional gaps for light to shine through. The bottom round section is where the LED light strip fits for a smooth and integrated lighting effect.

product summary

Olivia Erdos

For my final product, I couldn't produce my product on time but upon reviewing my digital model (tinkercad) I believe it had the potential for a fantastic outcome so I wished I printed it out. I intended to enhance the 3D print by painting it with various shades of gray, closely resembling the iconic stones in Minecraft! Using the electing component (the LED light strips) I aimed to replicate the diamond facets of the stone adding a captivating touch. I feel that once printed, I would be confident in my design, and there's hardly anything I would have changed as I was thoroughly committed to my vision.