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This gallery page lists the projects done by Engr205 Introduction to Design taught in Cal Poly Humboldt's School fo Engineering. Contact Lonny Grafman with any questions!

Semesters[edit | edit source]

Fall 2023: Humboldt Makerspaces[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2023 semester of Engr205 Introduction to Design worked with the new Humboldt Makerspace to design and develop innovative, opensource, and needed makerspace infrastructure and demonstrations that can be recreated by other makerspaces.

  • Fall 2023 - ENGR 205 Intro to Design Projects - Humboldt Makerspace
  • Fogbreakers Axe a stellar example made from over 10 pieces of makerspace equipment.

    Fogbreakers Axe
    a stellar example made from over 10 pieces of makerspace equipment.

  • Battery management Custom board and 3D prints to organize, store, and charge M18 Milwaukee batteries.

    Battery management
    Custom board and 3D prints to organize, store, and charge M18 Milwaukee batteries.

  • Big clock a high-visibility clock that represents the character of the makerspace.

    Big clock
    a high-visibility clock that represents the character of the makerspace.

  • Entry sign An entry sign Makerspace in the Natural Resources building that also demonstrates the capabilities of the space

    Entry sign
    An entry sign Makerspace in the Natural Resources building that also demonstrates the capabilities of the space

  • Maker apron Awesome workwear that is both functional and representative of the Cal Poly Humboldt Makerspace

    Maker apron
    Awesome workwear that is both functional and representative of the Cal Poly Humboldt Makerspace

  • PPE management Personal protective equipment storage (PPE) solution with integrated eye protection UV sanitization cabinet

    PPE management
    Personal protective equipment storage (PPE) solution with integrated eye protection UV sanitization cabinet

  • Stellar examples Five different project that showcase makerspace equipment, including the vacuum former, rock tumbler, 3D printers, CNC router, Dremel, table saw, miter saw, and more!

    Stellar examples
    Five different project that showcase makerspace equipment, including the vacuum former, rock tumbler, 3D printers, CNC router, Dremel, table saw, miter saw, and more!

  • Magnetic tug of war A prototype competitive, magnetic, demonstration and example for School of Engineering recruiting

    Magnetic tug of war
    A prototype competitive, magnetic, demonstration and example for School of Engineering recruiting

Spring 2023: Trillium Charter School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2023 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Trillium Charter School to design products and infrastructure that teach math, science, and sustainability. This year's projects were generously sponsored by The Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise!

  • Spring 2023 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Trillium Charter School
  • Galton Board A custom Galton board for exploring probability.

    Galton Board
    A custom Galton board for exploring probability.

  • Busy Board A busy board to entertain and educate students waiting in line for lunch.

    Busy Board
    A busy board to entertain and educate students waiting in line for lunch.

  • Paper Maker A paper making station and machine to enhance the paper making and pen pal experience at Trillium.

    Paper Maker
    A paper making station and machine to enhance the paper making and pen pal experience at Trillium.

  • Math Paths Various math paths including shape-based and fraction-based hopscotch and a protractor 3-point line.

    Math Paths
    Various math paths including shape-based and fraction-based hopscotch and a protractor 3-point line.

  • Solar Sink A solar thermal warm water sink so students can watch their hands before eating.

    Solar Sink
    A solar thermal warm water sink so students can watch their hands before eating.

  • Cob Bench An cob bench with an integrated tunnel.

    Cob Bench
    An cob bench with an integrated tunnel.

Fall 2022: Redwood Discovery Museum[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2022 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Discovery Museum to design and build learning exhibits without any screens for K-8th youth at their Eureka, CA location.

  • Archimedes screw and pulleys A demonstration of screws and multiple pulleys.

    Archimedes screw and pulleys
    A demonstration of screws and multiple pulleys.

  • Tornado A demonstration of a vortex in the form of a tornado.

    Tornado
    A demonstration of a vortex in the form of a tornado.

  • Magnetism A demonstration magnetism replete with magnetic solids, sand, and liquids.

    Magnetism
    A demonstration magnetism replete with magnetic solids, sand, and liquids.

Spring 2022: Appropedia[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2022 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Appropedia to design developed innovative, open source, DIY, solar-powered products.

Spring 2021: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2021 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school

  • Bat and Bird Boxes These bat and bird boxes house migratory and local birds along the migratory bird corridor that goes through campus.

    Bat and Bird Boxes
    These bat and bird boxes house migratory and local birds along the migratory bird corridor that goes through campus.

  • Trashcan Hand Sanitizer The trashcan hand sanitizer is a portable hand sanitizer dispenser for the students and staff at Zane Middle School.

    Trashcan Hand Sanitizer
    The trashcan hand sanitizer is a portable hand sanitizer dispenser for the students and staff at Zane Middle School.

  • Math Path 2021 The 2021 Math Path is utilized by 8th grade math classes to teach important math concepts.

    Math Path 2021
    The 2021 Math Path is utilized by 8th grade math classes to teach important math concepts.

  • Triangle of Life 2021 The triangle of life creates a more visually appealing and long lasting area that is interactive and educational for students.

    Triangle of Life 2021
    The triangle of life creates a more visually appealing and long lasting area that is interactive and educational for students.

  • Snowboard Benches The snowboard benches are recycled and up-cycled benches that are safe for students and adults to sit on.

    Snowboard Benches
    The snowboard benches are recycled and up-cycled benches that are safe for students and adults to sit on.

Fall 2020: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2020 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools to design tools that will be helpful for a safe return to in person teaching due to COVID-19

  • Plexistand This plexistand allows a safe way for students to perform on stage while still being visible to the audience.

    Plexistand
    This plexistand allows a safe way for students to perform on stage while still being visible to the audience.

  • Teacher Barriers This barrier protects teachers from any airborne droplets while in the classroom

    Teacher Barriers
    This barrier protects teachers from any airborne droplets while in the classroom

  • Indoor Lab Barrier This barrier will allow for students to return to lab safely

    Indoor Lab Barrier
    This barrier will allow for students to return to lab safely

  • Mobile Science Station This mobile science station will allow for instructors to safely move lab equipment outside

    Mobile Science Station
    This mobile science station will allow for instructors to safely move lab equipment outside

Spring 2020: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2020 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school

Fall 2019: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2019 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools to design and finish phase two of the outdoor educational spaces and build learning apparatuses for their High School in Arcata, CA.

  • Garden pathway Transforming a dangerous broken stairway into a garden switchback trail from upcycled materials such as tires and broken concrete.

    Garden pathway
    Transforming a dangerous broken stairway into a garden switchback trail from upcycled materials such as tires and broken concrete.

  • Garden teaching area Upgrading the pirate themed agricultural area replete with gabions, rope, and a ship wheel to include safe, less muddy, seating for 35.

    Garden teaching area
    Upgrading the pirate themed agricultural area replete with gabions, rope, and a ship wheel to include safe, less muddy, seating for 35.

  • Pocket orchard A pocket orchard learning area retained by over 70 feet of gabions, leveled with over six dumptrucks of soil, and planted with 3 of an eventual 6 fruit trees.

    Pocket orchard
    A pocket orchard learning area retained by over 70 feet of gabions, leveled with over six dumptrucks of soil, and planted with 3 of an eventual 6 fruit trees.

  • Conductivity probes Four, low cost, aesthetic, accessible, and replicable teaching tools for conductivity experiments.

    Conductivity probes
    Four, low cost, aesthetic, accessible, and replicable teaching tools for conductivity experiments.

Spring 2019: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2019 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

  • classroom hangout area Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    classroom hangout area
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • wall garden Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    wall garden
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • scaled planetary solar system Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    scaled planetary solar system
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • P.E. equipment cart Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    P.E. equipment cart
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • sundial rectangle benches Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    sundial rectangle benches
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • triangle of rebirth Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    triangle of rebirth
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • alternative desk Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    alternative desk
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • hall of fame redesign Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    hall of fame redesign
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • pedal desk Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    pedal desk
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

  • concession cart 2019 Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

    concession cart 2019
    Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.

Fall 2018: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2018 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools to design and build outdoor educational spaces for their High School in Arcata, CA.

Spring 2018: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2018 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

Fall 2017: Redwood Discovery Museum[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2017 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Discovery Museum and the Humboldt Math Fest to and build learning exhibits without any screens for K-8th youth at their Eureka, CA location.

  • Xylophone A demonstration physical relationships between wavelength and sound.

    Xylophone
    A demonstration physical relationships between wavelength and sound.

  • Numbers A game featuring the first five digits of the Roman, Mayan, Chinese, and Greek number systems as wooden pieces.

    Numbers
    A game featuring the first five digits of the Roman, Mayan, Chinese, and Greek number systems as wooden pieces.

  • Brachistochrone A brachistrochrone race demonstrating the fast path between two points under the force of gravity.

    Brachistochrone
    A brachistrochrone race demonstrating the fast path between two points under the force of gravity.

  • Inspirograph An upcycled spirograph made from bicycle parts.

    Inspirograph
    An upcycled spirograph made from bicycle parts.

  • Pythagorean A physical demonstration of the Pythagorean Theorem using liquid.

    Pythagorean
    A physical demonstration of the Pythagorean Theorem using liquid.

Spring 2017: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2017 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable and educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 STEAM education at their Eureka, CA location.

Fall 2016: The Sanctuary Arcata[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2016 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with The Sanctuary Arcata, a local non-profit with a mission to "inspire creative growth through the arts", to design and build sustainable infrastructure at their community space in Arcata, CA.

  • Abundant free food kiosk A new way for The Sanctuary to distribute donated food to the public in a free, convenient manner.

    Abundant free food kiosk
    A new way for The Sanctuary to distribute donated food to the public in a free, convenient manner.

  • Greywater system A greywater system from the kitchen water to reduce the freshwater demand of the gardens.

    Greywater system
    A greywater system from the kitchen water to reduce the freshwater demand of the gardens.

  • Improved compost An improved, easy, pest resistant, three stage compost system.

    Improved compost
    An improved, easy, pest resistant, three stage compost system.

  • solar food dehydrator A solar dehydrator to preserve the abundant food at The Sanctuary without relying on fossil fuels.

    solar food dehydrator
    A solar dehydrator to preserve the abundant food at The Sanctuary without relying on fossil fuels.

  • Sink to toilet greywater system Reduce freshwater use in toilet, by reusing the sink water for the toilet bowl.

    Sink to toilet greywater system
    Reduce freshwater use in toilet, by reusing the sink water for the toilet bowl.

  • Rainwater A rainwater catchment system at The Sanctuary.

    Rainwater
    A rainwater catchment system at The Sanctuary.

Spring 2016: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2016 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

  • Robotics Competition Table A table constructed for Lego EV3 Mindstorm sumo robotics competitions.

    Robotics Competition Table
    A table constructed for Lego EV3 Mindstorm sumo robotics competitions.

  • Interactive Watershed An interactive watershed model to demonstrate point and non-point pollution.

    Interactive Watershed
    An interactive watershed model to demonstrate point and non-point pollution.

  • Vacuum Bazooka A vacuum bazooka demonstration that launches projectiles using pressure differential.

    Vacuum Bazooka
    A vacuum bazooka demonstration that launches projectiles using pressure differential.

  • Square Wheels A square wheel demonstration that challenges the norm while demonstrating mathematical concepts.

    Square Wheels
    A square wheel demonstration that challenges the norm while demonstrating mathematical concepts.

  • Lego Makerspace A mobile Lego work-space with storage capacity.

    Lego Makerspace
    A mobile Lego work-space with storage capacity.

  • Permeable Pathway A permeable pathway connecting existing permeable and impermeable paths.

    Permeable Pathway
    A permeable pathway connecting existing permeable and impermeable paths.

  • Concession Cart A concession cart for Zane Middle School students to use during snacktime.

    Concession Cart
    A concession cart for Zane Middle School students to use during snacktime.

  • Gutter Repair An innovative solution for gutter waterfalls in the Zane Middle School quad.

    Gutter Repair
    An innovative solution for gutter waterfalls in the Zane Middle School quad.

  • Mobile Greenhouse A mobile greenhouse for students to grow their own starts.

    Mobile Greenhouse
    A mobile greenhouse for students to grow their own starts.

  • Mobile Wedging Table A mobile wedging table for the ceramics department.

    Mobile Wedging Table
    A mobile wedging table for the ceramics department.

Spring 2015: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2015 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

Fall 2014: Redwood Coast Montessori[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2014 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Coast Montessori to design and build sustainable, educational, low embedded energy, infrastructure that supports K-8 education and the dune ecosystem at their Manila Community Center location.

  • chicken coop A chicken coop designed to last for many years in a coastal dune environment and to be used by children on a daily basis

    chicken coop
    A chicken coop designed to last for many years in a coastal dune environment and to be used by children on a daily basis

  • entrance garden A new, aesthetically pleasing, entrance garden for the Redwood Coast Montessori

    entrance garden
    A new, aesthetically pleasing, entrance garden for the Redwood Coast Montessori

  • greenhouse A renovated greenhouse for use by classes

    greenhouse
    A renovated greenhouse for use by classes

  • rainwater catchment A small rainwater catchment system for watering ornamentals and demonstrating wise water practices

    rainwater catchment
    A small rainwater catchment system for watering ornamentals and demonstrating wise water practices

  • solar charging station A small solar charging station for consistent USB power and demonstrating photovoltaic principles

    solar charging station
    A small solar charging station for consistent USB power and demonstrating photovoltaic principles

  • climbing wall An awesome traverse climbing wall

    climbing wall
    An awesome traverse climbing wall

Spring 2014: Zane Middle School[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2014 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

Fall 2013: WetLand[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2013 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with WetLand to research, design, and build systems that foster the artists living sustainably onboard a barge in the waterways of Philadelphia.

Spring 2013: SCRAP Humboldt[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2013 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with SCRAP Humboldt to design and build projects that upcycle and elevate waste through sound design in Humboldt County.

Fall 2012: Laurel Tree Charter School[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2012 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Laurel Tree Charter School to design and build green educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-12 education at their Arcata, CA location.

Spring 2012: Friends of the Dunes[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2012 semester of Engineering 215 worked with Friends of the Dunes to design and build projects that support the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center at 220 Stamps Lane, Manila, CA.

Fall 2011: Flock House[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2011 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with the Flock House to research, design, and build sustainable and inspiring systems for two living systems that will be traveling through and interacting with various New York neighborhoods.

Spring 2011: Locally Delicious[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2011 semester of Engineering 215 worked with Locally Delicious to design, build, test and disseminate projects that support healthy lifestyles among youths grades 4th through 6th and their families.

Fall 2010: HBCSL Somoa Hostel[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2010 semester of Engineering 215 worked with Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living to design and build projects that support a proposed eco-hostel in Humboldt County.

Spring 2010: RCEA[edit | edit source]

Two labs of the Spring 2010 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Redwood Coast Energy Authority to build energy education boxes for classrooms in Humboldt County. These boxes are designed for different K-12 grade ranges and cover one of three topics: energy conservation, renewable energy or climate change.

  • The Power of Wind Educates students on the basics of wind power

    The Power of Wind
    Educates students on the basics of wind power

  • The Rad Triad A Chutes and Ladders-like board game, a popup book and a sing-a-long song

    The Rad Triad
    A Chutes and Ladders-like board game, a popup book and a sing-a-long song

  • Weather Warnings Teaches climate change through a movie, three stations, and a worksheet

    Weather Warnings
    Teaches climate change through a movie, three stations, and a worksheet

  • Modeling Renewable Energy Educates students on many types of renewable energy

    Modeling Renewable Energy
    Educates students on many types of renewable energy

  • Bust-A-Watt Teaches energy conservation through activities, home assessments, and an art assignment

    Bust-A-Watt
    Teaches energy conservation through activities, home assessments, and an art assignment

  • Seas of Change Educates students about the polar ice caps melting effects of climate change through a hands-on model

    Seas of Change
    Educates students about the polar ice caps melting effects of climate change through a hands-on model

  • Energy in a Cinch Teaches about renewable energy through the use of a Windbelt

    Energy in a Cinch
    Teaches about renewable energy through the use of a Windbelt

  • CAN YOU WorKIT Students assemble and operate a hand crank electrical generators

    CAN YOU WorKIT
    Students assemble and operate a hand crank electrical generators

  • Climate Crusaders A Cap-and-Trade game and a model greenhouse gas experiment

    Climate Crusaders
    A Cap-and-Trade game and a model greenhouse gas experiment

Spring 2010: World Shelters[edit | edit source]

One lab of the Spring 2010 semester of Engineering 215 worked worked with World Shelters to design and improve upon structures by leveraging the resources of Haiti and World Shelters

  • Simple Square Reduces the amount of unique connecting pieces needed to construct World Shelter's JAS Shelter

    Simple Square
    Reduces the amount of unique connecting pieces needed to construct World Shelter's JAS Shelter

  • Rock Roots JAS JAS Shelter retrofits to withstand a Class One hurricane

    Rock Roots JAS
    JAS Shelter retrofits to withstand a Class One hurricane

  • Make it Complete with Papercrete Inner wall system incorporates the use of papercrete, a weatherproof and fire resistant material

    Make it Complete with Papercrete
    Inner wall system incorporates the use of papercrete, a weatherproof and fire resistant material

  • Rubble to Resource Rubble trench foundations utilize rubble to rebuild Haiti

    Rubble to Resource
    Rubble trench foundations utilize rubble to rebuild Haiti

  • Bags of Shelter Earthbag shelter designed for use as a transitional shelter

    Bags of Shelter
    Earthbag shelter designed for use as a transitional shelter

  • Titanium Sun Shield Primer and topcoat application over the polypropylene exterior of a WorldShelters temporary structure

    Titanium Sun Shield
    Primer and topcoat application over the polypropylene exterior of a WorldShelters temporary structure

Fall 2009: CCAT and Network for a Healthy California[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2009 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Cal Poly Humboldt's Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) as well as The Network for a Healthy California to design and build sustainable and educational infrastructure.

  • Bubble Box Converts kinetic energy into electricity using a hand crank for means of education

    Bubble Box
    Converts kinetic energy into electricity using a hand crank for means of education

  • The CCAT Box A composting toilet system to be used at CCAT

    The CCAT Box
    A composting toilet system to be used at CCAT

  • DraftMaster A clothes dryer that incorporates airflow and low energy to dry clothes

    DraftMaster
    A clothes dryer that incorporates airflow and low energy to dry clothes

  • Kitchen Effluent filter A filtration system that removes the particulate matter from the effluent of the CCAT kitchen sink

    Kitchen Effluent filter
    A filtration system that removes the particulate matter from the effluent of the CCAT kitchen sink

  • Greywater Grease Trap An improved grease trap to keep fats, oils, and grease out of the CCAT greywater system

    Greywater Grease Trap
    An improved grease trap to keep fats, oils, and grease out of the CCAT greywater system

  • Cob protection and beautification A plaster that protects and beautifies the cob installations at CCAT

    Cob protection and beautification
    A plaster that protects and beautifies the cob installations at CCAT

  • Public Health Bike Blender A portable pedal powered blender that uses a flexible drive-shaft for The Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region

    Public Health Bike Blender
    A portable pedal powered blender that uses a flexible drive-shaft for The Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region

Spring 2009: WaterPod[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2009 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with the WaterPod to research, design, and build systems that foster the artists living sustainably onboard a barge in the waterways of New York City.

  • Bicycle Energy Generator An alternative way to convert kinetic energy to AC power by means of a bicycle energy generator

    Bicycle Energy Generator
    An alternative way to convert kinetic energy to AC power by means of a bicycle energy generator

  • Soil-less Growing System A system that would grow food for the occupants of the barge without the presence of soil

    Soil-less Growing System
    A system that would grow food for the occupants of the barge without the presence of soil

  • Filter Commander 9000 A water filtration system to make drinkable water from rainwater catchment

    Filter Commander 9000
    A water filtration system to make drinkable water from rainwater catchment

  • Tour de Volts A bicycle as a power source to provide a bit of extra energy to the WaterPod

    Tour de Volts
    A bicycle as a power source to provide a bit of extra energy to the WaterPod

  • WaterPod Hang Thyme A hydroponic green wall that is used to grow herbs in minimal amounts of space

    WaterPod Hang Thyme
    A hydroponic green wall that is used to grow herbs in minimal amounts of space

  • FBD Rainwater Purification Exists to provide clean drinking water for the WaterPod Project

    FBD Rainwater Purification
    Exists to provide clean drinking water for the WaterPod Project

  • Coopatron 5000 A chicken coop designed to supplement the dietary needs of the inhabitants of the WaterPod

    Coopatron 5000
    A chicken coop designed to supplement the dietary needs of the inhabitants of the WaterPod

  • Rocket Stove To provide a reliable and sustainable means of cooking by minimizing fuel use and optimizing efficiency

    Rocket Stove
    To provide a reliable and sustainable means of cooking by minimizing fuel use and optimizing efficiency

  • Pico in a Bucket To harness the kinetic energy of the falling water from the overflow of the WaterPod's water tower

    Pico in a Bucket
    To harness the kinetic energy of the falling water from the overflow of the WaterPod's water tower

  • WindPod Turbine A vertical access wind turbine that uses the power of the wind coming from any direction to create energy

    WindPod Turbine
    A vertical access wind turbine that uses the power of the wind coming from any direction to create energy

  • Composting Toilet Duchamp de Loo, is a composting toilet system that can be used and can educate people about environmental ways to get rid of human waste

    Composting Toilet
    Duchamp de Loo, is a composting toilet system that can be used and can educate people about environmental ways to get rid of human waste

Fall 2008: Full Belly Project[edit | edit source]

The Fall 2008 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Full Belly Project to adapt their Universal Nut Sheller in the following three manners:

  • The LC sheller Innovating concrete with sawdust and clay to lower the costs and weight using materials available in some parts of Western Africa

    The LC sheller
    Innovating concrete with sawdust and clay to lower the costs and weight using materials available in some parts of Western Africa

  • The Full Bell Improves the original UNS by reducing the cost and increasing durability of the sheller

    The Full Bell
    Improves the original UNS by reducing the cost and increasing durability of the sheller

  • Hot Dang Plastic Encasement Waste plastic bags available in Haiti cleaned, cut, crocheted and ironed into a hard plastic mold

    Hot Dang Plastic Encasement
    Waste plastic bags available in Haiti cleaned, cut, crocheted and ironed into a hard plastic mold

  • Pressed Plastic A process to thermoform waste plastic bags to form molds for nut shellers using resources available in Haiti

    Pressed Plastic
    A process to thermoform waste plastic bags to form molds for nut shellers using resources available in Haiti

  • Nutsy Shaped like an acorn the Nutsy aims to be a smaller, more portable, and more aesthetically pleasing version of the UNS for marketing within the US

    Nutsy
    Shaped like an acorn the Nutsy aims to be a smaller, more portable, and more aesthetically pleasing version of the UNS for marketing within the US

  • Multiplicity Smaller U.S. prototype with exchangeable rotors for different size nuts

    Multiplicity
    Smaller U.S. prototype with exchangeable rotors for different size nuts

  • Simple Simon Smaller US prototype made from wood and aluminum

    Simple Simon
    Smaller US prototype made from wood and aluminum

Spring 2008: Discovery Museum[edit | edit source]

The Spring 2008 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Discovery Museum to create interactive, educational inserts for an existing flume designed by another Cal Poly Humboldt course.

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