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The Pace Display Holder

The main piece of learning I attempted with this project was to reduce the number of iterations from idea to actuality.

The design brief  was to make a shelf that would hold the a pace display unit at the right angle for a swimmer in our new pool. The shelf sits snugly on a galvanised pole with rounded corners. This build dimension was the limit of my printer.

What helped
Using paper and printing pieces of the design to test concepts, fit and function. I also used the actual dimensions of the object in the drawing.
































Onshape functions to use https://cad.onshape.com/help/index.htm#cshid=sketch_tools_transform

Transform - select shapes and move them. I used this to position the pace unit model onto the design when check that things would fit.

Blind puller

Continuing to try to develop my Onshape skills and use them for practical applications

Have designed  a blind puller which uses the follow onshape features and design intent. Below are some pics and a 3d model of the resulting design.

Used 

Multi side tool to make a nine sided shape

Loft - this is what I used to connect the faces to the top 


Revolve to hollow out the inside in a cone like shape


Aims for next time 

• Move quicker to final iteration