DigiFab Final Proposal

Soldering is something we all do and likely still struggle with on some level. It always feels like we need more hands or lose track of what needs to be connected to what amidst a jungle of wires. Helping hands and other soldering devices make it a little easier, but for beginners, soldering is still a bit of a nightmare. Enter Solder Cube, a transformable and modular/interchangeable cube that helps hold wire and components in perfect alignment for easy soldering. I would also include diagrams on the cube that represent and identify the various leads on common physical computing components.

3-Axis CNC Mill – DigiFab

Description:
The 3-Axis CNC Mill is able to cut and shape all types of manufacturing (or artistic) materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and wood. It can move and cut horizontally in the x and y-axis and additionally plunge and cut into material along the z-axis.

Vertical vs Horizontal Mill

  • Vertical Mill most closely resembles a drill press on appearance
  • Vertical Mill is often called a “knee” mill based on the shape
  • Horizontal mills have an arbor where the cutting tool is mounted
  • Horizontal mills are able to make larger cuts from the side of the object

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