lasercutting.md

layout: assignment
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title: Laser Cut Accessibility
code: ex3

assigned: Date
due:
 - <strong>Due</strong> date
 - <strong>Lock</strong> date

revised: date

objective: Learn about physical computing & fabriaction

Learning Goals for the Project

• Learn about Laser Cutting
• Learn about designing physical accessibility aids

Basic Requirements for Project

Creating a laser cut accessibility aid. Steps are:

1. Create an SVG (can use powerpoint for this; will demonstrate) & make sure it has an appropriate size in mm
2. Print it on paper and cut it out to double check
3. Provide it to Jen for laser cutting
4. Sand and/or assemble your object

You should make a case for why this is an assistive technology of some sort.

{% details Example Objects for Recreation or Inspiration %} Some examples of things that one can laser cut which serve an accessibility purpose

• a cookbook, or book, stand (https://bookriot.com/accessories-for-accessible-reading/)
• A pillbox https://www.etsy.com/listing/1318967359/wooden-pill-box-pill-case-pill-organizer; make with https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/
• A one handed cutting board https://smile.amazon.com/Parsons-ADL-61-0200-Cutting-Board/
• a jar opener https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40131; https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2801157
• keyboard tray tilters https://www.amazon.com/SUPBEE-Universal-Computer-Keyboard-Ventilated
• neck mounted cup holder https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1863196 or possibly a laser cut one https://www.dxfdownloads.com/cup-holder-laser-wood/
• ipad keyguard: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1365497
• key handle https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802082
• https://www.instructables.com/Making-a-laser-cut-bag-holder/
• something to hold a book open (https://www.etsy.com/listing/883330413/book-buddy-book-holder-wood-thumb-page)
• phidget spinners https://www.instructables.com/Laser-Cut-MDF-Fidget-Spinner/ {% enddetails %}

Hand in

Create a Thingiverse or Instructables page for your project with a brief description of the project, a video, the laser cutting SVG, and the laser cut final project