Design and Manufacturing
Electronics
3D Modelling and Printing
3D Modelling Software - I teach Fusion 360 as it is free for students and educators
3D printing - I have students print their own models' so they get the experience to to use the printers in their future projects.
Sketching thumbnails, orthographic projection and in perspective.
Electronics including soldering.
Context area - Engineering.
Focus Area - Mechatronic engineering.
Students are to research, design, manufacture and evaluate a cantilever LED Lamp. The majority of the course time will be on design and manufacturing but each of their projects will have an accompanying portfolio. the teacher is to help students with undertaking their own designs however students who struggle may alter an existing design.
3D modelling software (I use Fusion 360 as it is free for schools)
Lamp Kit - You can purchase from here or anything similar. https://www.scorpiotechnology.com.au/technology-components
Soldering Equipment
Whatever Fasteners they choose.
1 Hour introduction to task
1 hour wiring circuit
2-3 hours researching and planning
2-3 hours sketching
5-10 hours 3D modelling
Extensive printing time depending on printers and Lamp size.
2 hours evaluating task.
Help students understand the design brief and hand out portfolio templates for them to base their own portfolio on
They will have headings :
Help students create an action plan and estimate how much time it will take to complete each step.
Each student will use different materials and quantities for their projects. Help them work out how much they need and how much it will cost.
Give some drawing techniques and have them generate some ideas.
Conduct secondary research to improve some ideas for their lamp.
Demonstrate some of the 3D Modelling Techniques for the students.
Have students 3D model their designs.
3D print their projects and demonstrate how to wire them up. Have students work in pairs or groups to help successfully wire up their design.
Test their light works before installing it into their 3D model.
Evaluate how they went in their portfolio
The author marked this model as their own original creation.