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5.) Final Optimization and Final Design

Posted on May 1, 2016

We decided to redesign the bow for the current printed size of the track and grip to be able to print another working prototype of the bow quickly and evaluate the snap connection as well. …

Posted in Archived Posts, Crossbow #1

2.) CAD Component Design

Posted on May 1, 2016

Our objective is to eliminate the need for an elastic rubber band. In order to make the bow work with a non-elastic string, the bow must be designed in such a way that it can …

Posted in Archived Posts, Crossbow #1

4.) Print prototype and evaluate assembly

Posted on April 12, 2016

Since the first printed prototype version of the grip and trigger was unwieldy, too small, and the resolution was not high enough to print all the details, we scaled everything up to 2 times the …

Posted in Archived Posts, Crossbow #1

3.) Optimization of the Crossbow

Posted on March 29, 2016

Testing and Design Optimization To test the initial design of the Snap Fit Mini Crossbow we printed the grip and trigger mechanism with the Flash Forge Replicator Dual. We investigated if the assembly of the …

Posted in Archived Posts, Crossbow #1Tagged built time, Optimization, part strength

1.) Crossbow Team 1 – Project Ideas and Requirements

Posted on March 8, 2016

Our ME 514 Project is about designing and printing a handheld crossbow. We want to design our crossbow to shoot modified straws. The idea is based on two different designs provided on Thingiverse.com. We want …

Posted in Archived Posts, Crossbow #1Tagged goal, Idea, Requirements

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