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CardClutch

Branding development: Scotch and Stanley brand research, colour palettes and brand values. Development overview from the initial concept (V-1) through basic CAD, surveys, interviews and milestones to V6. Measurement subsystem: measure and cut with a single tool, comparing optical flow, time of flight, mouse sensor, trackball and IMU methods. Guidance subsystem: guiding the user along a path with a laser, screen, buzzer and haptic motor. Cutting subsystem: cut any shape out of card. Cutting subsystem continued: blade types, magnetic clutch, pivoting and piercing. Ergonomics testing with students and archivists, and design for manufacture: injection moulding analysis and FEA. Colour, material and finish: Stanley and Scotch colour schemes, colour blind awareness, glass fibre filled nylon and textured grips. User interface: cutting space, generate box, measure, vector upload and settings screens. System integration: design for assembly and circuit diagram. System integration and circuit planning continued. Technical drawings of the CardClutch components. Technical drawings continued: shell sections and dimensions. Technical drawings continued: bottom shell, design for manufacture. Technical drawings continued: cross sections and handle extruded lengths. Technical drawings continued. Technical drawings continued.