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SOLIDWORKS Final Design Project
Project Type:
3D-Modeling & Image rendering
Date:
December 2022
Location:
University of Washington - Tacoma
Role:
Design team
Team members:
Ryan Lindbom, Dennis Tanner, Kara Nichols & Simon Njoroge
The project aimed at creating a virtual representation of a pogo stick using SolidWorks, a popular computer-aided design (CAD) software. The design was created using advanced features such as freeform and surface modeling to accurately capture the shape and form of the pogo stick. The next step was to animate the design using motion study, where the pogo stick's movement was simulated in real-time. This was achieved by setting keyframes and defining the motion paths, which were then played back to observe the motion of the pogo stick.
Additionally, the project utilized the sweep boss base feature to add intricate details to the pogo stick's design. This feature allows the creation of 3D shapes by sweeping a 2D profile along a defined path. This was particularly useful in modeling the pogo stick's frame, which required a complex, curved shape.
The end result was a highly accurate and visually appealing virtual model of a pogo stick that could be used for various purposes, such as product visualization, prototyping, and engineering analysis. Overall, the project showcased the versatility and power of SolidWorks, as well as the designer's proficiency in using advanced CAD techniques.
