Overview
This project was a rapid design-to-fabrication challenge completed as part of a class competition. The goal was not just to model a concept, but to produce a working machine within real limits on time, tools, and materials.
End-to-End Process
I moved through the full cycle:
- Concept development
- CAD in SolidWorks
- Laser-cut preparation using Inkscape
- Iteration and file management with GitHub
- Physical assembly through 3D printing, Lasercutting, and soldering
Engineering Value
What made the project meaningful was how quickly design decisions had to become physical decisions. It required balancing manufacturability and price efficiency with time management and reliability for the time of the competition.
Outcome
The final build won the design section of the class competition and gave me hands-on experience with what I enjoy most: turning an idea into a working physical result while still being disciplined about process and iteration.
