Skills utilized: Solidworks, CFD, Laser Scanning, Laser Cutting, Milling, Electrical, 3D Printing Post-Processing
I designed and fabricated a waterproof yet aesthetic camera enclosure which utilized passive airflow to cool a custom heat sink.
The 3D printed body was designed in two parts:
The first, acted as a structural base which conformed to the complex vehicle surface as well as a passive intake-exhaust cooling system.
The second, acted as a removable cover which granted electronic and cable gland access.
The roof was laser scanned and converted into a workable CAD surface in Solidworks.
The camera is mounted to the inside of the custom heat sink enclosure. I milled the aluminum enclosure in house and the front was sealed by acrylic and bonded with silicon.
While the vehicle is in motion, the passive air intake allows cool air to be funneled over the heat sink fins, removing the newly hot air from the system.
The 3D printed parts were post-processed using filler and sanding followed by a 2 part epoxy paint to achieve OEM automotive results.