Finished final descriptions, .md .csv

.md

I made many md files that presented an overview of the project and mistakes.
README.md starts with some installation and a summary of the project.
Assembly.md is all about assembly.
Failed.md is a summary of the errors in the old model.

.csv

This took some research to understand what part numbers are and what a .csv file really is. I spent some time looking at my materials deeper.

Final touches on model

I reflected on the old model from journal entry 1 and 2. I ensure the new model had no conflicting sides and was fully constrained. I also finally inspected it from all sides and took pictures.

Finalized Design & Fastening

Finalized Design

Issue

There were screw bosses that I put on and didn't know much about. Now I know that it is supposed to help screws but I put it on wrong. I also put the radius of the holes wrong because I didn't know what I was going to do. I spent a long time trying different things to fix it but nothing worked

Research

I measured my camera more and compared options. I measured things like the radius of the lense, border, and center more carefully. I evaluated which fastening method to use I considered connectors, coppers, and self-tapping screws, but I decided on M210 Philips Screw* and M2 Nuts on the ends to secure.

Fix

I needed to change the size of holes (except the ribbon cable channel). I removed the bosses and realized that this is enough.

Finished Camera's Case CAD

Progress

Learning

I needed to learn lots of new parts of FreeCAD like:
- Chamfers
- fillets
- thick solids
Many function created hassles by giving errors. I needed to go back and read how to use them and correct these errors.

Parts of Camera

Front

Has chamfered hole for camera lens and holes for screws and bosses (but these are not finalized). Front facing part of camera, measured to accuracy.

Main body

Has a coin-like slot for the camera cable. Very box-like because its a thick solid.

Future

Securing Mechanism must be fixed. Its unclear if the screws, bolts, and bosses will work with the model.

Firstly, started making CAD

Making a CAD for the Camera first

Research

I know I need a Raspberry Pi, Picamera, and some software. My biggest problem is that my Picamera is in a cardboard box and needs to be upgraded, so I plan to 3d print a new case for it.

CAD

Right now it is in a loose cardboard case and that must be fixed. I am going to be using FreeCAD for making CAD designs.

I have just started making a hole for the front side of the camera, but it seems that its structure is far more complex than what I first thought. I am going to upskill in FreeCAD and finish the CAD for the camera.