space_coffee_mug

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This concept revolves around a space coffee mug designed to function in microgravity environments, where it has not been tested previously. The theory posits that the coffee will take on the shape of the interior of the mug due to its design. A piston is included to finalize the liquid's shaping as you draw coffee through the spout. As you pull the coffee through the beak, the liquid should move towards the spout and the piston will follow suit. However, a potential issue arises from the gap between the piston and the mug's wall, which could leave residual coffee on the surface. The only way to confirm this would be to test it in a microgravity setting. I aimed to create a design that closely resembles a standard real-world mug to provide a familiar feel. This space coffee mug was created using a Dremel 3D printer, with Simplify3D serving as the slicer software. The wall thickness consists of two layers, while the top and bottom of the object feature three layers each. A rectilinear grid pattern is used for infill, with a 15% density level. Support material accounts for 30%.