2/2 - 2/6

This week, I went back to the word clock. On Friday last week, I got to 3D print all of the corner brackets. On Monday, I was also able to 3D print the brackets for the back plate of the word clock. On Monday, I also talked to Mr. L and we agreed that I would get all of the DXF files for the word clock from fusion and ready to do work in the machine shop on Tuesday to get the CNC Mill ready to cut out all of the parts.

On Tuesday, I got started on making the drawing out for the CNC Mill on Mr. L's computer in the machine shop. I was only able to get the pocket of the frame done considering I had to click and group every individual hole in the piece, which took a very long time.

On Wednesday, Kim, Jaspreet and I were able to set up the mill with our slab of wood that Mr. Christy ordered for us. We had to un-tape the things that were already on the mill, remove the top layer, put our slab of wood on top, and then re-tape everything to the bottom layer. I was also able to get the rest of the drawing done and get all of the other parts included in the file.

On Thursday, Kim, Jaspreet, and I finally started cutting out the pieces with the CNC mill. We were able to get all of the smaller parts cut out, as well as the pocket for the frame piece for the LEDs/letter blocks. All we have left to do is drill all of the holes for the screws and LEDs.