The game board consists of a box with dimensions of 16” x 16” x 4” as LxWxH respectively. It features 45 degree mitred edges on the sides and bottom for an aesthetically pleasing seamless edge design. The box is constructed with layered wood and wood glue, and the box is reinforced with vertical pieces of wood with a 90 degree cut as to fit into the corner. All cuts were performed with a bench and table saw. There is also a hinge held by nuts and bolts that allows the top piece to open and close. Holes were drilled with a drill press.
The game board is laser cut and is colorless save for several integrated LED’s to allow a simplistic yet engaging design. Within the top of the game board it was designed so that small laser-cut slits would allow the wires and tape to assimilate into the top of the board. This design permitted the electrical components to function without the distraction visible connections and batteries. All connections were to be within the box as well as the batteries powering the circuits. Due to issues with the laser cutter, this plan failed, and improvisation was necessary to complete the project.
In lieu of completing all connections below the top lid, these connections and their components were constructed on top of the lid. Once this was completed, a 15 ½” x 15 ½” paper game board was layered over the components and the necessary components and wiring were slipped through the paper to the top.
Once the laser cutter was operational, we were able to go back in and complete the project as it was originally intended. We finished laser cutting the board, and we were able to wire all of our LEDs to the board and into the box as planned.
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