We decided to redesign the bow for the current printed size of the track and grip to be able to print another working prototype of the bow quickly and evaluate the snap connection as well. …
Crossbow #1
2.) CAD Component Design
Our objective is to eliminate the need for an elastic rubber band. In order to make the bow work with a non-elastic string, the bow must be designed in such a way that it can …
4.) Print prototype and evaluate assembly
Since the first printed prototype version of the grip and trigger was unwieldy, too small, and the resolution was not high enough to print all the details, we scaled everything up to 2 times the …
3.) Optimization of the Crossbow
Testing and Design Optimization To test the initial design of the Snap Fit Mini Crossbow we printed the grip and trigger mechanism with the Flash Forge Replicator Dual. We investigated if the assembly of the …
1.) Crossbow Team 1 – Project Ideas and Requirements
Our ME 514 Project is about designing and printing a handheld crossbow. We want to design our crossbow to shoot modified straws. The idea is based on two different designs provided on Thingiverse.com. We want …