{"id":2743,"date":"2022-07-22T15:37:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commons.princeton.edu\/epics\/?page_id=2743"},"modified":"2022-07-22T15:37:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:37:16","slug":"dice-table","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/commons.princeton.edu\/epics\/dice-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Dice Table"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Connor Belcastro ’24\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Quin Kirsten ’24<\/p>\n

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Objective:<\/b><\/p>\n

Our aim was, and still is, to build a table for a popular dice game. These tables are generally very simple but very difficult to transport. Also, they do not have attachable legs, so they must be balanced on trash cans, other tables, etc. We have designed a table that fixes these issues\u2014it is foldable, so it easily fits in a car, and it will have its own legs, so no outside objects are necessary. We are also going to make a more complex table, one that is maximized for this specific game instead of being simply a 4\u2019x8\u2019 piece of plywood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tools\/materials used:<\/b><\/p>\n

Because we are not yet in the building stage, so far we have been focused on sketching and 3D modeling our design, as well as testing different types of wood – we settled on plywood for the 2 4\u2019x4\u2019 halves, because it is light and allows for the dice to bounce off of it quite well. Next semester we see ourselves using a wide variety of woodworking tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s left:<\/b><\/p>\n

Moving forwards, we are still close to pace with our original schedule as listed in our Gantt chart (below), despite our design changes. We have not yet begun constructing the table, but everything before that point is complete. We will order the wood, hinges, and legs early on in the second semester, and then focus on constructing the table. We will leave plenty of time to solve any problems that might arise, as well as time to design and paint\/coat the surface of our table. As for that, we want to use polyurethane for the coating (durable, resistant to scratches from the dice), but we are still deciding what the paint job will look like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Team members:<\/b><\/p>\n

So far, we have been working together with very few separate responsibilities. Connor has contributed slightly more to the practical side (figuring out the placement of hinges, legs, and ways to effectively support the table), and Quin slightly more to the modeling and materials research side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Image Descriptions:<\/b><\/p>\n

-Images #1 and #2 are 3D models of our original design – we planned on connecting 4 2\u2019x4\u2019 panels using hinges. The problem with this design is too many moving parts – the legs and under-table supports would all have to be transported separately, limiting its portability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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-#3 is an updated 3D model of our new design – this is the bottom of the table. The table will fold almost like a briefcase along the hinge in the middle. The 1-inch thick piece of wood running along the outside will also help keep it stable. It ends up being larger than our original design when completely folded, but still more portable because it all comes in one piece.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

-#4 is the legs of our design which will hinge to stay inside the table when folded<\/span><\/p>\n

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-#5 is our original Gantt Chart\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Possible folding leg options:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.texaspokersupply.com\/store\/adjustable-folding-table-legs\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n