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The prototype represents only a fragment of a unit. This test was very essential to test the strength of the motors, as well as getting a stronger understanding of how the units need to be fabricated and assembled. The video of the unit moving might seem slow, but if it take six minutes for one unit to move to full height, this will mean that the whole intervention can adapt its shape within this time frame. So the structure can change from a lecture hall to an exhibition space within six minutes! | The prototype represents only a fragment of a unit. This test was very essential to test the strength of the motors, as well as getting a stronger understanding of how the units need to be fabricated and assembled. The video of the unit moving might seem slow, but if it take six minutes for one unit to move to full height, this will mean that the whole intervention can adapt its shape within this time frame. So the structure can change from a lecture hall to an exhibition space within six minutes! | ||
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Revision as of 19:55, 2 December 2011
The scripting for the arduino controlling the two dc motors can be found here: Arduino Code. Please feel free to use the script.
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1:1 Prototyping
The prototype represents only a fragment of a unit. This test was very essential to test the strength of the motors, as well as getting a stronger understanding of how the units need to be fabricated and assembled. The video of the unit moving might seem slow, but if it take six minutes for one unit to move to full height, this will mean that the whole intervention can adapt its shape within this time frame. So the structure can change from a lecture hall to an exhibition space within six minutes!
Arduino
Arduino is a microprocessor. When programmed its gives its user more possibilities to have better control over electronics which the microprocessor is connected to. For phase II, atom 07 used the Arduino board to control the prototype. The arduino helps to control the speed and direction of movement of the motors. For phase III, the arduino will be programmed to link the grasshopper interface with the prototype in real time. Schematics show how everything is connected.
Mechanics
Different systems were researched for the first phase of the project - different systems. They were compared with each other with their individual advatages and disadvantages. In the end a system with little actuators driving a thread where the element can move over the threat was chosen. This element is also connected to the thread in the neighbouring box. In this way it is possible for the boxes to move completely up and down.
Material List and Timeline Development
Prototyping 1:50
