Tag: Lasercutting
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Flow Timer
Flow Timer is an adjustable hourglass prototype. Still in progress. To conduct time trials, I created temporary inserts using a laser cutter. Then I calculated the relationship between hole diameter & the time of completion. From those results, an iris mechanism was 3d printed.
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Doodlebots
Doodlebots is a simple workshop where participants create a little doodling robot. Each Doodlebot consists of a cardboard cube, markers, motor, battery and connecting wires and tape. A propeller is attached to the motor shaft to create the vibrating motion that allows the Doodlebot to jump around and move across the paper, causing the markers…
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Drawing Machine
The following photo gallery shows my general process in developing a spirograph inspired drawing machine, first producing a low-fidelity prototype in cardboard, then creating a final design in laser cut wood. Low fidelity prototype in cardboard. Laser cutting using wood. Pattern using 40-36-100-50 gear set. Alternative orientation using the 74 teeth gear. Equipment: Materials used: