Shumyla Lopez: Project 3 3D Printer

 Shumyla Lopez: Project 3 3D Printer 


Process:

For this test, I had a lot of learning curves in understanding the sculpting process for the fusion program. I initially wanted to create a chameleon that would be used as a jewelry holder, however, the original design had many errors, such that there was a lot of impossible geometry. I also realize that it is pretty difficult to create curved elements in the sculpting mode. Therefore, I had to problem-solve how I would give the original chameleon design a curved tail. I ultimately decided to give the model a straight tail, so that it could be used to hold the rings. I was also experiencing a bit of difficulty understanding the dimension/scale of the model, which ultimately resulted in a large-scale chameleon.

After a few attempts at fixing the impossible geometry, I finally had a chameleon model that felt more natural and organic. I had downloaded the file as an ST file and sent it to one of the personal 3-D printers, as the bamboo printers were unavailable. The estimated time for the model was about four hours, so I later came back to pick up the finished print. I realized that the model had failed. The face of the chameleon was a complete mess, but everything else was intact. Similarly, the supports of the chameleon model were almost impossible to take off, but I was able to take the major pieces off the model.

After a few prints, they all failed at different parts of the printing process. For one of the models, the face failed. The next model attempt failed at the body, and the final print failed at the leg. I am unsure as to why they continue to fail, however this has been noted!



Result:

I’m going to have to reprint again, hoping that the model will be intact. I am still unsure as to why the face failed to print properly, so I’m going to follow up with the maker space workers.

However, the overall body of the chameleon looks like it is in great shape! I’m very happy with how the edges turned out, and there is no strange misprint of the model. I do think that the motto is a little bit too angled forward, but again, I am not terribly disappointed about that; it is an easy fix. I will say, the chameleon does look a little scary, looking at its face, so if I were to have this model kept, I would probably face it away from my desk.




Reflection:

I ultimately enjoyed this project, especially because it was a new form of creativity. I believe that this has been one of my favorite projects thus far. If I could change one thing, I would try to follow more online tutorials, showing how to better manipulate the model's form. I also realized that the front feet of the chameleon model that I created were too short, leaving an angled figure for the body. But, I believe that this may be a wonderful “happy accident“ as I realize that the angle of the model will be best to hang jewelry around the chameleon’s neck. Another thing that I would like to explore for this project as well is to understand how to change the colors for the filament between prints. I think it would be pretty cool to try to elevate the chameleon's look.

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