ZOCON C O N S T R U C T I O N
BY EVAN TJHAIJ S3247608
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ZOCON C O N S T R U C T I O N
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Zocon is a construction toy that is produced with one of the most popular manufacturing process today, which is 3D printing. The inspiration comes from early construction toys such as Lego, Lasy, and Meccano. The idea is to create a new type of construction toy that can be manufactured by using 3D printing technology and to create a ubique market in toy industry. Other than that, Zocon also enhance the users to create their own geometry form that they can proud of.
INSPIRATION
INSPIRATION Construction Toys Lasy, Lego, and Meccano are some of the best construction toys. These toy let the kids to create their own form and products. Meccano and alsy also make them to understand the engineering part of it by providing them with gears, pully, and even electric motor. The idea from these toys that enhance the creativity of the users is reallly inspiring. By creating your own form and product you will be proud of yourself.
INSPIRATION Zome The name Zome is a combination of Dome and Zonohedron. This term is to describe an unusual building geometry that usually consists of boxes that combined together to create a volume. This technic became the inspiration of Zocon, because as an construction toy, Zocon also can be used to create an abstract and unusual geometry or form.
DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN PROCESS Sketches In order to create freedom for the users, Zocon consists of the joineries and the pins. The Joinery design is inspired from sci-fi planet that has meteor holes on the surface of it. This was the idea to create holes that can be used for the pins. The direction of the holes also affect the geometry forms tha will be made.
DESIGN PROCESS CAD MODEL
In this design i was still developing and understanding about the placement of the holes. The spehere shapes also became the basic shapes that is fast and easy to do on CAD Software
DESIGN PROCESS CAD MODEL
The idea of this design is by using rotating joinery it will give the user more freedom to place the pins.
DESIGN PROCESS Proposed Model
This proposed design has an organic shapes and form that is perfect to be printed.
PROTOTYPING
PROTOTYPING Test Prints
These are some of prototypes that i printed at RMIT. At this stage i was still struggling to choose the right size for the joinery. This has to be done so i can reduce the printing cost.
PROTOTYPING 3D Printing Process I sent of the parts to be printed by The Objet printer. The material that i used is Fullcure that has a translucent-yellowish colour. It is pretty durable and easy to finish.
PROTOTYPING Dyeing Process In order to give more finish look i looked at some of techniques in colouring the Fullcure material. One of the fastest and efficient way is bye dyeing process. The process starts with putting ordinary clothing dye into warm water. Then the parts are dipped into the water for around 10 minutes. to finish off, the parts have to be soaked in clean water.
PACKAGING
C O N S T R U C T I O N
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ZOCON C O N S T R U C T I O N
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ZOCON
The package consists of 9 Joineries and 9 pins.
FINAL DESIGN
INVOICE Prototypes DESIGN AND SOCIAL CONTEXT (DSC) PORTFOLIO NON-STANDARD PRINTING
DESIGN AND SOCIAL CONTEXT (DSC) PORTFOLIO
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NON-STANDARD PRINTING
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1. Student fills in appropriate details on this form ticking these squares - o 2. Student takes the payment and the form to the cashier at the 'RMIT Hub' located at City: Building 12, level 4 3. Bring the purchase reciept back to the relvant area for proof of payment in order to have the print credit applied.
1. Student fills in appropriate details on this form ticking these squares - o 2. Student takes the payment and the form to the cashier at the 'RMIT Hub' located at City: Building 12, level 4
Student Details I Students are to complete this section
3. Bring the purchase reciept back to the relvant area for proof of payment in order to have the print credit applied. Student Details I Students are to complete this section
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Tjhaij
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Given Name :
Evan
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Tjhaij
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Internal Cost
Architecture & Design 3D Printing - Building 8, Level 7, Room 88
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S3247608 2013-090
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Internal Cost
Architecture & Design 3D Printing - Building 8, Level 7, Room 88
461730
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311541
311541
Cost EFTPOS
Cost EFTPOS
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Minimum Charge: $5.00 (including GST)
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Minimum Charge: $5.00 (including GST)
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Authorized by Lecturer/Tutor Authorized by Lecturer/Tutor
Andrew Thompson
Total Print Cost :
$44.00
Andrew Thompson
Total Print Cost :
$74.00
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INVOICE Final Prototype For the final prototypes i printed 18 parts consist of 9 joineries and 9 pins. The interesting is that the more parts to be printed the less expensive is the cost.
DESIGN AND SOCIAL CONTEXT (DSC) PORTFOLIO NON-STANDARD PRINTING
Please follow these steps to complete the process 1. Student fills in appropriate details on this form ticking these squares - o 2. Student takes the payment and the form to the cashier at the 'RMIT Hub' located at City: Building 12, level 4 3. Bring the purchase reciept back to the relvant area for proof of payment in order to have the print credit applied. Student Details I Students are to complete this section
Surname :
Tjhaij
Student ID :
Given Name :
Evan
Print Ref :
Select Your School
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S3247608 2013-096
Description
Internal Cost
Architecture & Design 3D Printing - Building 8, Level 7, Room 88
461730
Code/Element
311541
Cost EFTPOS
Minimum Charge: $5.00 (including GST)
Credit Card Cheque/Money Order
No Cash Payments
Authorized by Lecturer/Tutor
Andrew Thompson Signature
Total Print Cost :
$148.00