Ping the maze that leads me home
Bennett Lewis
ME 318 | October 2021
Design Goals
Practice lateral thinking and visualization to design and machine a marble maze
Core Processes + Tools
CNC Milling, CAD - Fusion 360, CAM, Laser Cutting, Bead Blasting
Materials
Aluminum stock, clear acrylic, stainless steel bearings and fasteners
Inspiration
Growing up in Seattle, I learned to endure the rain. Since moving to the Bay Area, however, wet days have held a greater significance, not only for the environment but also in their ability to remind me of home.
With this in mind, I wanted to develop a maze that mimicked the sound and motion of raindrops on an umbrella, in hopes that it will alleviate some homesickness while providing a gentle distraction from long periods of work at my desk.
Exploration
CAD/CAM
Realization
Final Product
