For our final project, Abby, Ishika, and I (Sradha) created a new version of the LUCIA model. Our aim was to make it a more efficient model for setting up and taking apart. In order to do this, we first examined the existing model to see what components needed to stay the same, and which could be improved on.

1. We first took measurements of the existing model to ensure we were designing for the existing cervixes and vaginal cavity. HxW of panels: 14.8 x 14.8 cm. HxW of base: 23.8 x 14.8 cm. HxW of Kickstand: 7.5 x 14.8 cm. Vaginal cavity: 11.5 cm. Cervix: 2.5 cm.
2. We then discussed a different method for the panels to be placed into the base. We decided on implementing a slide in feature so that we would not have to worry about any other hardware.
3. We then went to Adobe Illustrator and sketched the necessary panels shown below. We knew we wanted to keep the slide in feature of the vaginal cavity and decided to implement that for the cervix as well. We cut 2 pieces of the cervix and vaginal cavity slide in sketches to ensure there was one on each side.
4. For the base of the model, we wanted to try CNC milling to create the slots for the panels to slide into instead of laser cutting multiple layers and gluing it together. We attempted the CNC, however, it did not work as well as we thought and therefore decided it would be faster to laser cut.
5. We went back to Adobe Illustrator to create the sketched for the base and laser printed.
6. We then glued all the pieces together with wood glue and let it dry before assembling.
7. We noticed the slots on the base were either a little too small or too big. The spacing between the panels were also not as precise causing the vaginal cavity and cervix to fall out.   
8. We returned to Adobe Illustrator once again to correct the dimensions and laser cut the base once again.
9. This time, while gluing the base we made sure to put the panels in while the glue was drying to make sure it was all lined up properly.
10. After the glue dried, we sanded the pieces to create a smoother look and stained using Danish oil.
11. After the stain dried we assembled the base and panels to create our full model!   

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