Coin Toss Game

I created this coin toss game in my 3D Engineering class for school. I created it using 3 softwares: Fusion360, AutoCAD, and Beam Studio. It resembles a corn hole game found at picnic parties and tailgating at sporting events.

Softwares needed:

• Fusion360
• AutoCAD
• Beam Studio

Tools:

• Laser cutter

Materials:

• 1/4 inch thick Medium Density Fiberwood
• 0.25 inch diameter wooden dowel
• Wood glue

I created a model first on Fusion360. I made all the parts in separate components which made it easier to edit and duplicate them when necessary. The dimensions of my base are 4x8 inches, and the diameter of the hole where the coins would be tossed is 2 inches wide. I also added a cabinet where the coins would be stored when the game was not in use, as well as two legs so that the board stands at a little bit of an angle. The legs can be flipped inside so the game board lays flat on a surface. After I finished the model, I created a "manual" by neatly laying all the components out and adding their dimensions so that if someone were to replicate this model, it would be easy to get the right measurements.

Next, I used AutoCAD to create 2D sketches of my model. The manual I created in Fusion360 came in handy here; I was able to use the measurements that were already laid out which made replicating it more easy and efficient. I put the parts together so that printing would be faster, as well as to save more of the fiberwood. After that, I exported the file as a DWG in order to move it to Beam Studio. In Beam Studio, I added some fish and star designs to add my own personal touch to it, as well as created the coins. However, I ended up changing the fish designs here and created my own (not pictured here, can be seen in the next step).

From Beam Studio, I sent the file to the laser cutter. The pieces were to be cut on 1/4 inch thick medium density fiberwood (MDF). It ended up taking a while because I had a lot of designs that needed to be etched. After all the pieces were cut out, I assembled them together using wood glue. I slipped in a wooden dowel at the top section where the legs are, and then used wood glue to keep it in place. I also used a wooden dowel as a handle for the cabinet (more wood glue used). All the moving parts (legs and cabinet) work smoothly. I was very happy with how this came out! However, if I were to change one thing, it would likely be the intensity of the etch. I think it came out too dark on the MDF, but other than that it is perfect.