Kinetic Sculpture
Space Chase
Introduction to Mechanical Prototyping Course Project
A combination of mechanical and sculptural elements in the style of an arcade space shooter. I was personally responsible for the design and manufacturing of the "reticle" four bar linkage and the creation of the final CAD rendering of the assembly.
A major portion of Introduction to Mechanical Prototyping was learning and using basic structures, joints, and power transmission elements. Each of these mechanical pieces, from U structures to a chain drive, can be found somewhere in the sculpture.
Through the design and fabrication process, this sculpture taught me about the value of proper tolerances and the time requirement of machining. I learned the importance of finishing the CAD assembly and making every fit feasible prior to entering the machine shop. This way, costly mistakes can be caught before lengthy machining occurs.
