12/8/2025 - Brainstorming ideas on how to make the net and finding parts

Found all the links for the net. Now I just need to work on the CAD and 3d printing sections. I am still thinking on if my structure is right though. My example is a forza net that is 16ft by 7ft. I originally wanted it to be the same dimensions but I couldn't find a pipe cheap enough.

12/9/2025 - More brainstorming and math😞

I changed the structure on how I made the goal. Originally I had two bars that made a shape of an L. This was a bad idea as it would be really flimsy and would get knocked down easily. I changed it to a sideways <. Also I came up with an idea for the 3d printed section.

12/10/2025 - Tweaking and Onshape

Working on the CAD now and I am applying changes that I wouldn't have thought off without the CAD. I have had a 3d printed piece from Hackclub before and it was pretty solid for it being less than an inch. This time, my item will be 3 inches so I am excited to see how strong it will be.

12/11/2025 - Final brainstorm and making 3d model

The final brainstorm where the entire 3d model ideas is (mostly) complete. I am thinking on adding holes to the openings that hold the middle bars so they can hold it securely.

12/12/2025 - Onshape and budgeting

It was really hard keeping everything in the CAD right and finding the right materials for my budget. For the CAD I would constantly run into different problems when I thought about them in my head. Because the materials I am trying to get don't have the right dimensions, I have to pick and choose mine. Furthermore, when I was finding the right materials I had to go over my budget to get the right quality and quantity. I have resorted to paying 10$ from my end. This took way too long.

12/14/2025 - Github and final tweaks

I have finally finished my project. Some things I added was additional width to the poles. When I was creating my predicted model, I realized it needed more support. For that reason, I added more width. This project was honestly way more fun than I initially expected. Thank you hack club for the opportunity

12/25/2025 2 PM - Reworking and surprise

I found out that I had some tent poles in my garage that could be used for the goal. That will cut down my cost by around $25. I am reworking my onshape models to fit this. Also I am still looking for parts. The discount on temu is gone so I don't think I can get the items in time.

12/25/2025 5 PM - Reworking and Submission

I changed my format in my repo a little bit to add the extra 3d printed part I needed. I will be getting all these 3d printed parts for free. This helps a lot because it decreases the amount of money I need. All I did in this hour is just some final tweaking. I tried to keep it under the tier 5 category but all the items I needed were about to lose their Christmas discount. I hope I set the price low enough.

12/28/2025 - Work that I should have shown sooner

I admit that I haven't been posting recently but I was putting 110% into this next design. I changed the way the corners looked, added new parts, and surprisingly clinched everything under $25. I am really excited for this project. This is easily better than my hackpad.

1/4/2026 - A couple of changes

Just needed to fix up a couple things. The picture above is just one thing I needed to fix. I changed my readme, BOM, and dimensions of my parts. I think I got everything this time.