HELMET DESIGN PROJECT
In this project, we were learning how to use a CAD (Computer Aided Design software). To help us learn the basics of using CAD, we downloaded Fusion 360 and had to design a helmet of our own design.
OUR DESIGN
My partner and I decided to design a bobsledding helmet. In bobsledding, weight matters just as much as it does on a motorcycle. Your head sits at the extreme end of your body, which means any movement or forces your body experiences are magnified by the time they reach your head. A few G-Forces are no big deal for your torso, but they are enough to bend your head over onto your shoulders. Rapid acceleration or deceleration, again, your head can be thrown backwards or forwards. Any gram you can save on a helmet reduces those effects. The helmet has other advantages, of course. Its horizon line — the level at which your vision is cut off while peering upwards in a tuck — is exceptionally high. That makes its vision while tucked in exceptionally good; an advantage on two wheels and while operating a bobsled. This is a huge advantage, allowing bobsledders to see further down the track without sacrificing aerodynamics.
In this project, we were learning how to use a CAD (Computer Aided Design software). To help us learn the basics of using CAD, we downloaded Fusion 360 and had to design a helmet of our own design.
OUR DESIGN
My partner and I decided to design a bobsledding helmet. In bobsledding, weight matters just as much as it does on a motorcycle. Your head sits at the extreme end of your body, which means any movement or forces your body experiences are magnified by the time they reach your head. A few G-Forces are no big deal for your torso, but they are enough to bend your head over onto your shoulders. Rapid acceleration or deceleration, again, your head can be thrown backwards or forwards. Any gram you can save on a helmet reduces those effects. The helmet has other advantages, of course. Its horizon line — the level at which your vision is cut off while peering upwards in a tuck — is exceptionally high. That makes its vision while tucked in exceptionally good; an advantage on two wheels and while operating a bobsled. This is a huge advantage, allowing bobsledders to see further down the track without sacrificing aerodynamics.
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END PRODUCT ON FUSION 360
look to your left for the slideshow :) REFLECTION Overall, this project was very difficult. I wasn't really familiar with 3D modeling and didn't know how to use Autodesk or Fusion360, so it took me a very long time to figure out how to use it. I had to watch videos and ask many questions to my peers to solve the problems. Through this challenge, I was able to learn many things. I learned to read and listen to the instruction from the tutorial videos. I also learned to be independent, searching for solutions from internet or peers rather than receiving help from a teacher. Some of the things I wish I've done more is researching about Fusion 360. At the time I was working on this project, I was so overwhelmed by all the things I had to do, so I wasn't able to fully investigate on Fusion 360. Although the project and Fusion 360 was very difficult, I improved in computer skills and life skills. |