Designing the Maze
When designing my maze, I wanted a less boring shape that was also not difficult to hold easily. I sketched a few different maze shapes before choosing a hexagon because it was not too busy but still would work well in practice. I didn't spend as much time on the maze portion as I did making sure that the size and shape was comfortable, so the inside is basic compared to some but still enjoyable.
I had to fit the maze onto a specifically sized piece of foam so I referenced those dimensions when designing it. |
When designing my maze, I used a series of extrusions to create hexagon shaped walls with missing chunks for a ball to roll through. The walls were offset from the previous using lines and a parallel constraint, to ensure they would be of uniform distance. Handles were added after the inside, with a slot cut into them for 3-4 fingers depending on hand size.
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Router Work
Final Maze
Summary of Project
I have never used a CNC machine before so this project was entirely new territory, but I don't think it was super challenging to do. I didn't have too much trouble finishing other than a small issue with my stock box, and really did learn a lot about fusion 360. I didn't have any formal experience with the program, only some personal use outside of school. I also had no idea how G-code was used and I can now convert my inventor files to Fusion 360 and then use their CAM settings. I think I have learned more about the different machines in the innovation center.