Phases of Development
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I. Parametric Design
- The rack was designed in OpenSCAD using the BOSL2 library for dovetail joints and modular attachments.
- All dimensions are parameterized u2014 rack size, hole diameter, hole count, spacing, plate count, and handle dimensions can all be adjusted through a customizer interface.
- Hole numbering was implemented with configurable direction (left-to-right, right-to-left, front-to-back, back-to-front), scale, rotation, and depth.
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II. Modular Assembly System
- A dovetail joint system was designed for stacking multiple plates on vertical supports.
- The assembly consists of a bottom rack with dimples, combined racks with through-holes and numbered indents, and vertical supports with handles.
- The number of plates is fully adjustable, with dovetail count automatically calculated to match.
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III. Prototyping and Production
- Individual components (bottom rack, combined rack, vertical support) can be exported separately for printing.
- The full assembly can be previewed in OpenSCAD before printing to verify fit and layout.
Skills Developed
Support & Resources
- Spark Lab
- UNBC
Client Feedback
This project was developed as an internal Spark Lab tool — no external client was involved.