Computer Aided Design (CAD)

How I did my Keychain

Task: Complete the Keychain and Blog about the process of making the Keychain.

Dilemma

I was deciding on whether to continue to try to embed the Word Document to the blog or to copy and paste from word Document.

I looked up on Youtube on how to embed html code into the blog. Found some videos regarding how to embed the code. I was able to do it for the Fusion360 with the help of my lecturer, Dr Noel's Youtube page.

However, I was experiencing some difficulty when I was trying to embed the word document code into the blog.

With the help of this Youtube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXFFEKe6u68
I was able to embed the code. 
I had some troubles initially, trying to find the problem. According to some related videos, the code should appear when I click share. However, on the Word Document, I wasn't able to find the embed code option.

I came to realize that the videos shown, they all had one thing in common, which is that the Word Document Online was used. I went on to put the document online, AND IT WORKED. The embed code option was there.

Word Document: Instruction to Creating YOUR very own Keychain




Fusion360: Keychain that was Designed

Reflection

On 21st October, it was a refresher session of the Computer Aided Design (CAD). In class, we were tasked by Dr. Noel to replicate, if not improve a keychain. It was a YouTube video that had to follow along. The steps were generally quite easy to follow and well explained by the creator. First and foremost, I followed the video without documentation. It was just a test run, to familiarize myself with the given instructions in the video. The second attempt I made was documented and the word document is above.

I think this is an essential session of refreshing my knowledge of using Fusion360 which is an application that allows computers to aid design. It was helpful in helping me remember what was taught in the previous module, Introduction to Chemical Product Design. In the previous module, we had to replicate a similar, if not same, keychain. To experience CAD again was fun. With this refresher session, I believe I would be able to go further in-depth to learn and discover the different functions Fusion360 has to offer. I think that acquiring this skill can also allow myself to be expose to different job opportunities.

I used to think that Computer Aided Design (CAD) would not be fun or enjoyment ,further more, being valuable. Now I think that CAD will not only allow myself to upgrade, it also allows myself to stand out from the crowd. To be more skillful in CAD would make myself seem more valuable. It can help me discover new job opportunities as well as new hobby. It can potentially be something I do during work and my free time. So next I will explore Fusion360 and limit test the application while I can.

"Pikachuuu, I Choose YOU"

How?

I have made the "Stick", "Base" and their holes to be parametrically controlled. The thickness of the "Pikachu" and the "Stick" and "Base" can be controlled easily. This is to allow the design to be more flexible. For example, if the sheet only allows 5mm of thickness, I can easily adjust the design such that the restriction of having 5mm thickness will not bother too much.

Reflection
On the 28th of October, we were tasked by our lecturer, Dr. Noel, to make a personalised handphone stand with the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD). The application that I used was the Fusion360. I think what was examined when performing the task would be the ability to use your creativity to and use the different functions of Fusion360. I think it is important to explore the different functions of Fusion360 in order to maximise the use of the application.

The task was given to allow apply the knowledge that was taught during the tutorial session. During the tutorial, Dr. Noel mentioned that laser cutter will not cut precisely. This is known as a kerf. It also gives me an opportunity to explore different functions and to practice the functions that were taught in Introduction to Chemical Product Design (ICPD) as well as the first tutorial of Chemical Product Design and Development (CPDD). What made the task interesting a design competition and also to present to the class the creative handphone stands that were made by the class. However, what stood out more was the design competition, where the winners would get their design printed during the upcoming holiday. Performing this task allows me to become more competent in the class.

I used to think that the functions in Fusion360 are hard to use. Now I think that with practice, the functions in Fusion360 are not hard to master. So next I will take some time to explore the different functions.