Project Description
I used Haas programming to design a lightsaber on CNC machine.
Content: The top 3 things I learned from this showcase were:
I learned the following:
- How to use Haas Programming to manufacture parts on a CNC machine
- Different strategies to machine a certain part
- Efficient procedures to manufacture parts
Culture: This project relates or connects to my family, background, peers, community or my own personal interests in these ways:
I grew up watching Star Wars with my dad and I have always had the dream of having or making my own lightsaber. I thought that would be a cool object to replicate on the CNC machine.
Metacognition: In reflection, one thing that I would have done differently during my journey with this showcase is:
In reflection, one thing that I would have done differently during my journey with this showcase is to make several draft sketches before trying to program the lightsaber design.
Social/Emotional: One thing I am most proud of by completing this showcase is:
One thing I am most proud of by completing this showcase is I am really proud of the quality of how the lightsaber turned out. Being able to turn a drawing into a real life object was very satisfying.
