This change was sparked, primarily, by parent concern regarding skater skill on a half-pipe. Parents felt beginning with honing quarter pipe skills would be a good start for their young skaters, with transition to a half pipe perhaps the following year. Additionally, there was neighbor concern about the potential popularity of a half-pipe that would have to stay in one place, the inevitable "skate scene" that could distract from the peaceful nature of our culdsac.
By transitioning to a quarter pipe design, the ramp can be stored in my garage and moved out to the street when needed. Neighborhood parents will have access to the ramp and will share in the storage responsibilities. Below is a video of the quarter pipe design I will be using. Note, the video outlines how to build a half-pipe by uniting two quarter-pipes. I will end this project for the year with building one quarter pipe.
According to my project timeline, by the end of December I should have a 3D model of the ramp designed and printed, the model scaled to full size with respect to dimensions, material purchased and cut to size. I was able to successfully design a 3D model of the half-pipe (see image below). Given lack of filament, I was able to successfully accomplish all tasks. Below are images of the 3D model, printed model (I used red filament on my neighbors printer to do this), a material list with total cost, and images of cut transitions and the beginning of ramp construction (note: the below images and list are hypothetical. I wanted to provide you with a model to follow. Actual pictures will be uploaded by 12/14. Images taken from: http://www.xtremeskater.com/ramp-plans/mini-ramp/ and, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7901/#files).
Below are reviews of there other scholar I2 project blogs:
Freshman Class: Marc Wong
Marc is attempting to 3D print a material that can withstand a large amount of pressure. I love Marc's project as it will require him to manipulate the "mesh" of a 3D printer to mirror the shapes and structures of other material, specifically that which is seen on a nano scale, to withstand a larger amount of pressure. Additionally, I love how tangible and accessible this project is. With a few weeks of practice using a 3D modeling software such as Fusion, Marc will be able to quickly print and test his design. I am also very curious about wether or not the structure or the material is more important. That is, can 3D filament, if ordered in a way that mirrors a weight resistant structure on a nano scale, withstand a large amount of weight? I encourage Mac to continue to think about how 3D modeling softwares, such as a Fusion can be leveraged to create such structures, and also encourage him to spend some time practicing and learning online, the intricacies of programs such s fusion.
Sophomore Class: Izabella Doricko
Izzy's goal is to make cochlear implants and hearing aids fun for kids. I really like Izzy's idea! First, when talking to Izzy about this idea, she seems so passionate and excited about this project, and this excitement is the central idea and goal of the I2 Program. Talking to Izzy about her project reminded me about why I love directing the I2 program. Moreover, like Marc's project described above, Izzy's project is very tangible and has great potential. I am confident she will be able to prototype and design a few models this year, and I think the project has the potential of moving in a direction of serious funding and even a business opportunity if she wants. Moving forward, I suggest that Izzy begin prototyping her ideas soon, as once she begins testing the designs, I foresee her wanting to make a lot of alterations in the hope of designing something she likes. Such iteration takes time and is not something that can be done in a week.
Izzy's goal is to make cochlear implants and hearing aids fun for kids. I really like Izzy's idea! First, when talking to Izzy about this idea, she seems so passionate and excited about this project, and this excitement is the central idea and goal of the I2 Program. Talking to Izzy about her project reminded me about why I love directing the I2 program. Moreover, like Marc's project described above, Izzy's project is very tangible and has great potential. I am confident she will be able to prototype and design a few models this year, and I think the project has the potential of moving in a direction of serious funding and even a business opportunity if she wants. Moving forward, I suggest that Izzy begin prototyping her ideas soon, as once she begins testing the designs, I foresee her wanting to make a lot of alterations in the hope of designing something she likes. Such iteration takes time and is not something that can be done in a week.
Junior Class: Nina Bridges
Nina's goal is to continue to work doing a fashion and lifestyle blog. One thing I love about Nina's project is that, like Izzy, it is obvious that it is something she has a lot of passion about. Moreover, unlike Marc and Izzy's projects, she is not "making something" physical, rather, she is curating something digital, which makes the project something Nina can work on at home, from her phone, on a plane, on a bus, etc. Additionally, Nina's project mirrors blogs that, in our society, gain a lot of traction and represent career paths for many people. Keeping this in mind, Nina has many models she can follow, and advice she can gain. Conversely, given the accessible nature of Nina's project, and the simple act of making and posting to a blog, I suggest that Nina set reminders in her phone or her calendar to make weekly or monthly posts to her blog as well as research current trends in society that apply to her blog. I can see her falling behind given this fact.
Nina's goal is to continue to work doing a fashion and lifestyle blog. One thing I love about Nina's project is that, like Izzy, it is obvious that it is something she has a lot of passion about. Moreover, unlike Marc and Izzy's projects, she is not "making something" physical, rather, she is curating something digital, which makes the project something Nina can work on at home, from her phone, on a plane, on a bus, etc. Additionally, Nina's project mirrors blogs that, in our society, gain a lot of traction and represent career paths for many people. Keeping this in mind, Nina has many models she can follow, and advice she can gain. Conversely, given the accessible nature of Nina's project, and the simple act of making and posting to a blog, I suggest that Nina set reminders in her phone or her calendar to make weekly or monthly posts to her blog as well as research current trends in society that apply to her blog. I can see her falling behind given this fact.
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