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Mindmap Ideas, Plane Globe Research, Fidget spinner Research, Pigeon Bot/…
Mindmap Ideas
Fidget spinner 
As my initial idea seemed too complex to finally be 3d printed i tried to think how i could stay in the same section of aerospace ideas but also make it more realistic and reflect more to the brief which is to improve student well-being. This improves well being for students who are stress suffering from anxiety or even panic attacks.
Plane Globe
This was my final idea as it incorporated a moving mechanism which is motivational as well as educational. The plane Globe looks at students who like me aspire to go into the industry of engineering, tourism or something environmental or sustainability based. I am further going to look into whether i want to used Arduino to make a circuit rotation mechanism for the plane or to just make it a manually turn able ornament.
Drone
This was my initial idea as a security based concept. That during break times and free's the drone could be used to see all angles of the campus. Even during out of breaks as there are less staff the drone could be operated to see what is happening. This idea was mainly focused on student welfare also linking in with my further career path. However, this idea seems a bit too complex to later on actually be developed as it would need multiple complex coding to be able to just turn the propellers. Not only to actually enable the drone to rise from the ground. Furthermore it created issues like how it will be manufactured in school whether it was going to be remote controlled, battery operated etc.
The inspiration to my design ideas reflects from my future career path which is aerospace engineering. This is why i picked designs which have some type of flying mechanism about them, with things such as propellers wings etc.
Plane Globe Research
Processes
Other Processes(Press Formed)?
Another process is using several layers of cardboard of fiberboard and then pressing the flat map into a half round sphere to create a hemisphere. The norther and southern hemisphere are made separately then glued together.
are there any processes that i will not be able to do ?
A distorted map is printed on a vinyl, which then is smoothed out in a second production step: then it is bonded onto a globe shell. Due to the resources provided in school i would have to find an alternative to this process as we don't have the equipment for this vacuum formed techniques.
What is the general process to making a Globe?
The general manufacturing process has 3 different modes. The most common is vacuum formed, then press formed and finally hand-cut and applied.
Other Processes(Hand Cut & Applied)?
An acrylic sphere or a inflated crystal sphere is used as a canvas. A flat maps is cut into "gores" or strips that look like diamonds with rounded sides. They are then hand applied to the sphere. Once dry coats are put over to make it safe.
Size
does the size interfere with production? The size doesn't really interfere with production bas we are using the process additive manufacturing and using the 3d printers. So because its a small object there's no limitations.
is it easy to be transported? As this is meant to be a motivational ornament for students it should be a portable size meaning it can be moved to different classrooms.
is it practical for small space ? Yes it is practical for small space like a shelf, corner or even a centerpiece for a table.
aesthetics
will it go with most colors?
I'm thinking to stick with colors like silver. Maybe even paint the globe to be the colors of the world map so blue and green.
are the colors used nice to look at ?
Gold is an eye catching color and resembles wealth so will be a perfect color for the globe design.
is it designed to be attractive?
Yes its meant to be appeasing to the eyes as its objective is to be motivational to engineering students.
Materials.
Which materials finish best?
Depending on the process multiple materials can be used to finish like top coats, gloss etc.
What properties do these materials have?(I've yet to decide what materials i am using as i am still looking at processes of a conventional globe not an plane.
What materials are sustainable?
Thermoplastics have significant sustainability benefits compared to general plastic materials which are normally considered more conventional.
Weight
is it light enough to be transported ?
Yes it is light enough to be transported, maybe even palm size.
are there any difficulties with the finalweight?
(Haven't yet created a plan or the object so i do not even kn ow the initial estimate weight of the design.)
Ergonomics
does it improve the users experience? The globe is a physical thing which can be touched. Its also learning type of object, also designed to motivate students and be used visually.
Disposal
(I don't know how the globe will be assembled with the plane weather it will be welded together or built together and I'm still thinking if it will rotate via circuits or by manually. )
Performance
(I have not yet designed or created the product so do not no its final product weather it meets standards, functions properly or its abilities)
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Fidget spinner Research
Weight
are there any difficulties with the final weight? Yes, the shape and the weight needs to be considered to achieve a balanced flight. The propellers/wings have to be aerodynamically sound.
is it light enough to be transported ?
Yes, it is intended to be pocket size. Something where multiple students can have as a comfort object
Disposal
Are the materials recyclable?
Yes ABS plastic is recyclable, however depending on whether i use a circuit because its electrical if its battery packed it would be easier to recycle that way. But either way the electric components will be considered E waste.
what will happen at the end of its life? Depending on the type of plastic i use it could be recycled and then it would have to be able to be disassembled so we can dispose of the electronic components as E waste.
is it easy to be disassembled? Considering it may be a flying fidget spinner i have to take into consideration of potential safety hazards.
Processes
are there any processes that i will not be able to do ? no because it either requires the process of laser-ing or 3d printing
What is the general process to making a fidget spinner? I I could 3d the frame of the drone and also the propellers/wings. I then need to create a circuit which acts as my electronic component for the flying mechanism. With the bearing i am going to used a pre made bearing. These then all need to be assembled together through soldering and also screws.
(Traditional Fidget spinners have one fast moving bearing in the center and then have a even spaced 3 parts of small bearings then this is all combined and spread out through casting.)
Materials
What Materials are sustainable? The plastics can be sustainable depending on if your using bioplastic or recycled plastic. This is the same for the propeller,wings, screws and connector they can be created by recycled plastic.
What materials are used? Metal like aluminium or stainless steel are used. Bearings are the central component of the fidget spinner which can either be made of steel or ceramic. Then the electronic components are needed like a motor, battery and a control circuit. Propellers and wings which are made of plastic. Then connectors and screw from metal like steel and aluminium.
Ergonomics
does it serve it purpose?
Yes, the design brief states that it should enhance student well-being and health.
Pigeon Bot/ Drone
Disposal
what will happen at the end of its life? Most likely the drone will be just thrown away in the bin as it would probably be hard to disassemble all the parts which are able to be recycled. Only the propellers would probably end up being recycled.
Are the materials recyclable? Aluminium is highly recyclable and depending on the plastic used on things like the propellers and housing/shell they also might be recyclable.
is it easy to be disassembled? Certain components like propellers, motors arms and batteries are certainly easy to be removed from the product. However it depends how these parts are placed in the drone and how they are held together. If they are either welded or screwed.
Materials
What materials are used? Aluminium is used for the frame, motor housing, landing gear and camera housing. Plastic is then used for the propellers and housing shell. The gps module uses ceramics. The electronic components use PCB'S, copper wiring and silicon.
What materials are sustainable? The frame, motor, landing gear, and camera are all made out of aluminium which is recyclable.
Processes
What is the general process to making a drone? The general process involves selecting materials, like aluminium or titanium. The frame is then fabricated. Then the electronic components are assembled things like GPS, ESC's etc. Then the systems like motors propellers and power source are installed. The flight controller also then needs to be calibrated. These products are all then assembled onto the frame to make the full product.
Are there any processes that can not be done? With drones because of the complexity it posses as a safety risk. Meaning that thorough testing has to be done in order to ensure that the product is safe to use which may not be as thorough if it was done in a factory.
Weight
Are there any difficulties with the final weight? They are many considerations to make about the weight and the aerodynamics of the drone. This is crucial because if not then drone will not be able to fly.
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