A description of how close a measurement is to the true value of the quantity measured.
close
caliper
accuracy
criteria
pleasing in appearance
aesthetics
criteria
model
fabricate
A human-made object.
infill
fabricate
event
artifact
Computer Aided Design
FDM
CAD
PLA
ABS
A measuring instrument having two adjustable jaws typically used to measure diameter or thickness.
caliper
ruler
loop
wrench
A loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth .
brain damage
cleft palate
cerebral palsy
health
A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities. A limitation or restriction.
design brief
criteria
constraint
definition
Rules or requirements that a design must follow.
process
constraint
invention
criteria
A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria
decision matrix
design brief
design process
decision plan
A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.
design process
design statement
decision matrix
design brief
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
design process
design statement
decision matrix
design brief
A statement that briefly describes the design goals and needs of stakeholders
design process
design statement
decision matrix
design brief
Using technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
invention
investigation
engineering
consumer
An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.
innovation
invention
investigate
infill
A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.
innovation
invention
investigate
infill
"corner view" A form of 3-D sketch in which all three drawing axes form equal angles of 120 degrees with the plane of projection.
mechanical dissection
orthographic drawing
thumbnail sketch
isometric drawing
one point perspective
Observing the operation of a device and describing its function and design specifications.
mechanical dissection
orthographic drawing
thumbnail sketch
isometric drawing
one point perspective
A 2-D, or flat, representation of a 3-D object using views of each side of the object. Also referred to as Right Angle Projection.
mechanical dissection
orthographic drawing
thumbnail sketch
isometric drawing
one point perspective
A preliminary visual of a possible idea for a design. Most thumbnail sketches are not full-size and have little detail. They are intended to quickly explore possible alternative designs
mechanical dissection
orthographic drawing
thumbnail sketch
isometric drawing
one point perspective
A method of realistic drawing in which the part of an object closest to the viewer is a planar face, and all the lines describing sides perpendicular to that face can be extended back to converge at one point, the vanishing point.
mechanical dissection
orthographic drawing
thumbnail sketch
isometric drawing
one point perspective
A simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions.
artifact
model
nozzle
texture
A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.
decision matrix
design statement
problem statement
decision brief
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
prototype
artifact
model
infill
The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design
universal design
design process
design statement
sequence
A person or household that purchases goods or services.
model
engineer
consumer
support
Construct or manufacture an industrial product.
function
consumer
align
fabricate
Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
invent
investigate
debug
event
The process of making a raw material into a finished product; especially in large quantities.
engineering
algorithm
extruder
manufacturing
The parameters placed on the development of a product or system. IUnclude the safety needs, the physical laws that will limit the development of an idea, the available resources, the cultural norms, and the use of criteria and constraints.
requirements
criteria
constraints
research
Representing depth on a 3D grid.
x-axis
y-axis
z-axis
Representing length on a 3D grid.
x-axis
y-axis
z-axis
Representing height on a 3D grid.
x-axis
y-axis
z-axis
The surface where components are placed in 3D printing
workplane
slicer
filament
extruder
Consists of two assemblies: a cold end to pull and feed the thermoplastic from the spool, and a hot end that melts the thermoplastic
workplane
slicer
filament
extruder
The base material that's used to 3D print objects via fused deposition model
workplane
slicer
filament
extruder
The software package used to divide a 3D model into flat layers, which are then printed one at a time
workplane
slicer
filament
extruder
Having the dimensions of height, width, and depth.
Three-dimensional
Two-dimensional
Having the dimensions of height and width, height and depth, or width and depth only.
Three-dimensional
Two-dimensional
A label to which a value can be assigned. a word that replaces a number in code
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
A sequence of instructions for carrying out a task
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
Going through line by line to find and fix an error in the code.
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
The order of steps in a program.
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
Set of instructions used to accomplish a specific task. Also known as a procedure.
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
An action that causes something to happen.
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
To perform the same task again and again
algorithm
variable
debug
loop
function
event
sequence
Rapid prototyping process in which a filament of wax or polymer is extruded onto the existing part surface from a workhead to complete each new layer.
PLA
ABS
FDM
CAD
STL
The most popular file format for 3D printing
PLA
ABS
FDM
CAD
STL
A biodegradable plastic that's used to build material in 3D printers
PLA
ABS
FDM
CAD
STL
The interior structure of a 3D printed model.
filament
infill
extruder
event
An algorithm written in a code that a computer can understand