Firstly, I decided that we should make our design be 1/12 scale as it the long nature of the structure would make the parts require far too much material.
Then, I made the cross-sectional dimensions of the wooden beams, followed by the dimensions that the attached clamps will have. I also looked into using erector parts which would represent I beams and the modular solar rack base. The basic design is shown below, with the 3d printed and erector parts being highlighted blue. In addition, for large portions, pvc pipes will be used as sleeves to show a smooth look and potentially additional support.
Next was designing the clamp itself. This is one solid part, but as pointed out by a teammate it is too large to be reasonably printed (being over 10 inches long).
Currently, I am redesigning the clamp to be composed of multiple smaller pieces, while still taking advantage of the core idea. Likewise, I will need to find an easy way to attach the guide way.
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