Design Progress | Week 11
- Nov 4, 2025
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Updated: Nov 5, 2025
Dates: 10/29/25 - 11/04/25
This weeks progress centered on finalizing the front plate design and developing a reliable method to connect it to the face plate. After numerous trials attempting to directly join the two geometries, it became clear that creating large shims would be the most effective solution. These shims will act as adapter components that bridge the gap between the front and face plates, compensating for their complex curvature and ensuring a secure fit. Work began on modeling these shims in Fusion 360, focusing on accurately matching contours and refining thickness and mounting points to achieve proper alignment. The shims are still under development as fine adjustments continue to be made to ensure a precise and durable connection.
Additionally, the finalized front plate model was prepared for 3D printing on the Creality K1 Max. The design was validated for wall strength, print orientation, and support configuration, and it is now actively printing. However, some time during the week was again spent troubleshooting and cleaning the printer due to earlier print issues from unrelated tasks, which briefly interrupted progress.
A key step forward this week was also the arrival of the final batch of IR sensors, which had been delayed in shipping. With these components now available, additional electrical testing can be perfomred.
Despite the mechanical interruptions and ongoing adjustments to the shim design. The finalized front plate is now being produced, the missing IR sensors have arrived, and the plan for completing the face-to-front plate connection is fully in motion.
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