Who hasn't dreamed of creating useful objects from recycled materials? Motivated by this idea and above all because my electric coffee maker suffered a short circuit, I decided to build my own drip coffee maker. However, like any experiment, this project was full of surprises and lessons.

The initial design: a risky bet

Starting from a basket of my traditional coffee maker, I began to sketch my design. Using an architectural perspective technique, I tried to calculate the center of gravity of the main stick that would support the weight of the coffee and water. With recycled woods from a previous project, I began to shape my creation.

The Center of Gravity Error

At the end of the assembly, I realized that my calculation of the center of gravity had been wrong. The coffee maker leaned to one side and did not inspire confidence. The risk of a coffee disaster was too high, so I decided to improvise.

A fast and effective solution

To fix the balance problem, I fixed the parts of the coffee maker more firmly. The result was a functional and stable coffee maker, just as I had imagined it. However, I soon discovered a new drawback: the slow dripping of the water made the coffee cool too quickly.

The return to reality

Faced with this new challenge, I decided to repair my electric coffee maker. With a simple change of resistance, I regained my old companion of the mornings. My home experiment, although not entirely successful, left me with valuable lessons.

Lessons learned:

• The importance of calculations: An error in calculating the center of gravity can compromise the functionality of an object.
• Improvisation is key: When faced with problems, there are always creative solutions.
• Technology has its advantages: Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.

What can we learn from this experiment?

This home project shows us that design is an iterative process, full of successes and mistakes. Through experimentation and problem solving, we can develop our skills and learn to value the importance of every detail.

Thanks for reading.