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Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Fall 2015
reverse engineer cd-rom drive
in collaboration with alex ingerman & paul Flores
A CD-ROM drive is an optical disc drive that uses laser light to read data from compact discs. Though their exterior is no more than a simple metal box, the interior is full of fascinating mechanical systems. For this project, I tore down, analyzed, and digitally reverse-engineered the CD-ROM drive. This was a trial-by-fire exercise in SolidWorks CAD modeling and assembly that introduced me to a wide variety of features and skills. I personally modeled, assembled, and rendered well over 40 components.
Lens Module
The lens module is the core technology behind the CD-ROM drive. You can see how the module translates within the metal frame to read the disc.
Lens Module (Opposite)
The translation is driven by a brushless motor which rotates a screw-like rod. The module has a slot/cam interaction with the ridges of the screw.
CD-ROM Housing
A complex gear mechanism built into the housing accepts the disc on the tray, brings the disc into the housing, and lowers it into place.
Lens Module
The lens module is the core technology behind the CD-ROM drive. You can see how the module translates within the metal frame to read the disc.
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