Home Thermometer

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To find a suitable project, I discovered a low-cost electronic thermometer near my computer. Employing a screwdriver, I disassembled it and recreated its assembly in Creo 2.0, adopting a top-down method. The "Skeleton" part served as the basis for all subsequent components. Subsequently, I provided students with basic renderings and CAD files of the PCB, battery, and contacts, expecting them to design detailed plastic parts for housings. Additionally, they were required to submit a drawing package and CAD data of the entire assembly. The components must be moldable, incorporating all necessary drafts and rounds. I utilized this project to familiarize myself with 3DS Max software for creating renderings. As an educator, I plan to instruct my students on generating basic animations using this software. Notably, 3DS Max is user-friendly, enabling swift creation of fundamental renderings while offering extensive capabilities for intricate renderings and animations. Effortlessly, it read the Creo-generated STEP file without complications.