Puzzle Cube Project

Overview Problem Identification Conceptualization Introduction to handout Conceptualization Masking tape mock-ups Refinement of Preliminary Ideas Multi-view Drawings Development & Implementation Prototype Optimization Solid Modeling Presentation Portfolio

Problem Identification You will be making a puzzle that will form a cube when assembled Puzzle Cube must have at least 5 parts

Problem Identification Parts are made from 3/4” wood cubes No parts can be repeated Each part can be made from 3, 4, 5, or 6 wood cubes Some of the parts must interlock

Conceptualization You will use masking tape and your wood blocks to make a mock-up model You will draw each of part from your masking tape mock-up on its own sheet of Multi-view paper

Refinement of Ideas You will use a decision matrix to evaluate you solution based on # of interlocking parts # of ways to solve the puzzle Relative puzzle difficulty

Conceptualization You will make TWO MORE masking tape mock-ups and draw each their parts on multi-view paper

Development & Implementation Once you have picked the best solution, you will neatly glue your blocks together Each part will be colored with markers

Optimization You will model each part of your final solution using AutoDesk Inventor You will create and engineering drawing for each part

Optimization You will assemble each of the part files You will create an exploded view

Presentation You will be given a binder to compile all of you work as you complete it It should contain section dividers for each step of the design process