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=== Design the slice in [[Solidworks]] ===

=== Design the slice in [[Solidworks]] ===

* Make a copy of the slice you designed. Copy both the assembly and the slice (technically, we only need the part file for the router, but we will go ahead and make the assembly so that we have a model of our entire system). Let's call these new files mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT and mitered_base.SLDASM. In the assembly, replace the old part with the new one. In the new part, change the height from .5" to 1/2".  

* Make a copy of the slice you designed. Copy both the assembly and the slice (technically, we only need the part file for the router, but we will go ahead and make the assembly so that we have a model of our entire system). Let's call these new files mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT and mitered_base.SLDASM. In the assembly, replace the old part with the new one. In the new part, change the height from .5" to 2".  

[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base.png|500px]]

[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base.png|500px]]

== Create the Acrylic Slices ==

== Create the Acrylic Slices ==

Unlike the wooden pieces, the acrylic slices will be one solid piece. These slices are the same 5.5" square, but they look different on the inside. Each corner is a 1/2" square piece. This leave 4.5" in between them. This 4.5" span is connected by a 1/8" wide piece. Where the 1/8" wall joins the 1/2" corner, there is a 1/16" radius fillet. By thinning this piece, we will allow more light through the acrylic walls. We will also want to add a small 1/16" diameter hole in the center of each square. This will be used to help us center our drill when we add in the insets for the magents.  

Unlike the wooden pieces, the acrylic slices will be one solid piece. These slices are the same 5.5" square, but they look different on the inside. Each corner is a 1/2" square piece. This leave 4.5" in between them. This 4.5" span is connected by a 1/8" wide piece. Where the 1/8" wall joins the 1/2" corner, there is a 1/16" radius fillet. By thinning this piece, we will allow more light through the acrylic walls. We will also want to add a small 1/16" diameter hole in the center of each square. This will be used to help us center our drill when we add in the insets for the magnets.  

=== Design the acrylic slice in Solidworks ===

=== Design the acrylic slice in Solidworks ===

There are likely many ways to do this. I have found the easiest is to make a simple 5.5" sqaure, and then use lines to describe the cut pattern inside. To add the holes, add 1/32 wide radius (1/16 diameter) circles in the center of the square (dimension the center 1/4" away from each edge), and then use Linear Sketch Pattern to create the other 3 holes (or just do the hole 4 times).

There are likely many ways to do this. I have found the easiest is to make a simple 5.5" square, and then use lines to describe the cut pattern inside. To add the holes, add 1/32 wide radius (1/16 diameter) circles in the center of the square (dimension the center 1/4" away from each edge), and then use Linear Sketch Pattern to create the other 3 holes (or just do the hole 4 times).

[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Acrylic_Slice.png|500px]]

[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Acrylic_Slice.png|500px]]

[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_ProtoMAX Software.png|500px]]

[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_ProtoMAX Software.png|500px]]

=== Cut the slices on the Waterjet ===

=== Cut the slices on the Waterjet ===