OPTION 1
1. Figure it out yourself:
FIRST make an overly-cautious determination on your troubleshooting process. Document this determination with a note, photo, or video.
STOP if troubleshooting on your own involves increased potential/exposure to equipment or facility hazards. For the sake of the community, the equipment and your own personal safety- seek help via methods 2, 3, or 4.
OTHERWISE, if you’re having trouble with any process, try figuring out the problem on your own. Are you sure your file is in the right format? Are all switches in their correct position? Is your USB Drive plugged in? This is the most valuable method to learn and retain knowledge.
BONUS POINTS for thorough documentation of your attempted problem solving
OPTION 2
2. CONSULT YOUR COMMUNITY:
FIND a friend or a colleague that is familiar and experienced with the process. Ask for their help!
STILL having trouble finding someone? Go to IDeATe Lending (A29) and ask if they know the answer. Try and find an IDeATe Tech Advisor, they are the ones in blue shirts that say: “TECH ADVISOR”
OPTION 3
3. schedule an appointment:
OPEN-HOURS ASSISTANCE is offered by our IDeATe Tech Advisors, Monday thru Friday from 4:30pm — 5:30pm; because your apart of the IDeATe Community, you can also ask for their help between 5:30pm — 7:30pm!
SCHEDULE an appointment with me via email
Email: elarson2@andrew.cmu.edu
OPTION 4
4. ASK OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM:
CONTACT our IDeATe Administrative Team if your issue fits one of the following criteria:
- Equipment malfunctions, break-downs, problems
- Card Access issues
- Material/Equipment Requests or Suggestions
- Spatial/Facility problems
- Lending/Borrowing Issues
- Material Charges, Late Fees, or IDeATe related Student HUB billing details
Email: HELP@ideate.cmu.edu
… and a member of our team will follow-up quickly!
Solve a problem related to the act of holding. Second projects must be a unique, aesthetic, and complete holder that demonstrates your ability to plan a 3D printing project, sketch and 3D model in CAD software, and prepare the model in a secondary application for 3D printing (NVBots Cloud). Thoughtful completion of IDeATe gallery project portfolio (written and visual documentation). Rubric will be provided in advance of due date.
PROJECT: CLOCK
This design challenge aims to solve the problem of holding. Students must use critical thinking to identify a problem that can be solved by a holder. Either the NVBots or Zortrax may be used to print the holder. Finishing materials include sandpaper, paint, glue, and files.
This second project should illustrate the user’s ability to think creatively to solve a problem, prepare a CAD file for 3D printing, execute a project plan, and create a cohesive project portfolio.
DELIVERABLES
- Project Plan
- Project Documentation & Portfolio
- Holder
- Five Semi-professional Photos of Clock
- Two Renderings
TOOLS
- *Zortrax M200 3D Printer & Z-Suite
- *NVBot 3D Printer & NVBot Cloud Interface
- Virtual Cluster Macbooks [optional]
- Fusion360
* You have the option of using the Zortrax M200 -or- the NVBot for 3D Printing your models. You do NOT have to use both.
AVAILABLE MATERIALS
- Zortrax M200: ABS Plastic, spool
- NVBot: PLA Plastic, spool
RESOURCES
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