Computer-controlled cutting

For the laser cutting, I want to find the shape of modules that can be assembled in hexagon shape. and also using these module, user can assemble however they like in different shape and size according to their needs. For me, I made a shelf that I can store my small accessory. For the vinyl cutting, I want to convert my drawing to sticker.

Laser cutting

First, I spent time finding out the module's shape, which can make the hexagon shape. I realized that I needed those 4module to be able to make a hexagon shape while I was trying to assemble them. In the beginning, I started with only three modules which are (M01, M02, and M04). I drew this module using 2D illustrator and exported the DWG file format.
I uploaded the file to the laser cutting machine and laser-cut them. Before I started laser cutting whole pieces, I wanted to ensure the tolerance between elements since cardboard has a variant thickness. I needed to figure out how much gap was needed to make a tight fit. Also, because of the outline, It might affect the gap size. So First, I cut module pieces with slightly different gaps between a 5mm gap to an 8mm gap. 
The perfect fit was a 5mm gap. The other modules which have a bigger gap were too loose. I want them to be a tight fit otherwise, they can not be stable enough to stay in a perfect hexagon shape.
After finding the perfect tolerance, I started cutting the module pieces. Here is the assembly process.
While assembling the shelf, I found I needed one more module which has a different joint on each side to make a hexagon shape. So I cut the two different modules in half and created one module by combining two other modules' joints.
I finally assembled the shelf, and it was great. But since it is cardboard, it is a little unstable, and I can't put the heavy object. If I use acrylic or other hard material, it would be a great design and modular furniture system to make your own shelf. 

Vinyl cutting

For the vinyl cutting, I wanted to convert my drawing to a sticker. So I drew some cool random sketch. I was wondering how much detail the vinyl-cutting machine could cut. So I wanted to test using my drawing.
I exported my drawing to png and uploaded it on the mods. And set up the machine following the tutorial on the MIT architecture shop website.
Since my sticker had a complicated shape, I used paper tape to detach the cut pieces from the sticker sheet.
And then, I attached the paper tape to my I-pad case and de attached the paper tape.
I really enjoyed the process. so I stuck many of them onto my I-pad case
It was pretty high quality. I was surprised that they even cut really detailed shapes and slim lines.