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design and construct a coffee table that highlights the elegance of mechanics.
Contents Research and inspiration
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sketches and noodle
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sketches and wave
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wave mechanism computer modeling
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organization 13-14 full scale mockup
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1/3 scale mockup
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final construction
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glamour images
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Future projects
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using egg noodles and a tuna can i created a mockup of the noodle table
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creating the wave concept
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determining the angles, and mounting points of each cam and push rod
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keeping the layout organized was essential
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laser cutting full scale mockup
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milling a dowel for the cam 18
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Full scale mockup 20
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cam not strong enough to support top
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Addition of “t” support
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1/3 scale mockup 23
tiny parts 24
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final construction 25
precision cam shaft
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lots of pieces 27
Laser cutter error
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30 minute clamp time 29
placing “o” rings
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Hand crank
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laser cut pieces
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dowel sections
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rubber “o� rings
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one inch conduit
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piece of acrylic
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inspiration for future projects simplicity vs. complexity 37
ARIGATO 38