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[[File:MazeModule.jpg]]<br> | [[File:MazeModule.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
''The Improbable Switch'', maze module | ''The Improbable Switch'', maze module | ||
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WORK IN PROGRESS<br><br> | WORK IN PROGRESS<br><br> | ||
[[File:GridSketch.jpg]]<br> | [[File:GridSketch.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Sketch for the frame of the maze (10 cm x 10 cm).<br> | Sketch for the frame of the maze (10 cm x 10 cm).<br> | ||
Each corridor should have a width of at least 1 cm. <br><br> | Each corridor should have a width of at least 1 cm. <br><br><br> | ||
[[File:GridSketch1.jpg]]<br> | [[File:GridSketch1.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Final sketch for the two dimesnional structure of the maze.<br> | Final sketch for the two dimesnional structure of the maze.<br> | ||
Defining pins for connecting the „on“ / „off“ circuit.<br><br> | Defining pins for connecting the „on“ / „off“ circuit.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:underneath.jpg]]<br> | [[File:underneath.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Setting up the switch structure with wire and tape.<br> | Setting up the switch structure with wire and tape.<br> | ||
Adding a connection for the „hell“ - circuit (red).<br><br> | Adding a connection for the „hell“ - circuit (red).<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:paperwalls.jpg]]<br> | [[File:paperwalls.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Building the three dimensional wall structure of the maze.<br> | Building the three dimensional wall structure of the maze.<br> | ||
The paper walls are jammed into the sliced Kappafix.<br><br> | The paper walls are jammed into the sliced Kappafix.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:MazeSchematic.jpg]]<br><br> | [[File:MazeSchematic.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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- astable mode for heart beat sound<br> | - astable mode for heart beat sound<br> | ||
- monostable mode (trigger) for „hell“ sound<br> | - monostable mode (trigger) for „hell“ sound<br> | ||
- astable mode for „hell“ sound (using the same speaker)<br><br> | - astable mode for „hell“ sound (using the same speaker)<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:MazeBoard.jpg]]<br> | [[File:MazeBoard.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Circuit borad with reset switch.<br> | Circuit borad with reset switch.<br><br> | ||
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[[File:SchwammCloseup.jpg]]<br> | [[File:SchwammCloseup.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
''Variable Resistance'', modified chalk board | ''Variable Resistance'', modified chalk board | ||
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WORK IN PROGRESS<br><br> | WORK IN PROGRESS<br><br> | ||
[[File:BycicleTyre.jpg]]<br> | [[File:BycicleTyre.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Trying out a bicycle tire filled with water and wire as a variable resistor for a 555 Timer astable mode. | Trying out a bicycle tire filled with water and wire as a variable resistor for a 555 Timer astable mode. | ||
<br>(failed)<br><br> | <br>(failed)<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:OnTop.jpg]]<br> | [[File:OnTop.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Circuit board with 555 Timer astable mode and speaker on top of the chalk board..<br><br> | Circuit board with 555 Timer astable mode and speaker on top of the chalk board..<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:AluFoilFirst.jpg]]<br><br> | [[File:AluFoilFirst.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Connecting one side of the resistor to the chalk board via aluminium foil. <br> | Connecting one side of the resistor to the chalk board via aluminium foil. <br> | ||
The foil sticks automatically to the wet spots on the board. <br> | The foil sticks automatically to the wet spots on the board. <br> | ||
A sponge was used to draw temporary traces that conduct electricity and therefore<br> can function as parts of the resistor.<br><br> | A sponge was used to draw temporary traces that conduct electricity and therefore<br> can function as parts of the resistor.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:AluModules.jpg]]<br> | [[File:AluModules.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Squares and rectangles of aluminium foil with parallels to different electrical parts.<br> | Squares and rectangles of aluminium foil with parallels to different electrical parts.<br> | ||
They can be included in the chalk board circuit.<br><br> | They can be included in the chalk board circuit.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:TestingAlu.jpg]]<br> | [[File:TestingAlu.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Testing aluminium parts in the circuit.<br><br> | Testing aluminium parts in the circuit.<br><br> | ||
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RESULT<br><br> | RESULT<br><br> | ||
[[File:ChalkBoard.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ChalkBoard.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
[http://www.example.com Video]<br><br><br> | [http://www.example.com Video]<br><br><br> | ||
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[[File:ReexSketch.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexSketch.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
''Reexperiventer'', Sketch | ''Reexperiventer'', Sketch | ||
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WORK IN PROGRESS<br><br> | WORK IN PROGRESS<br><br> | ||
[[File:FirstPrinter.jpg]]<br> | [[File:FirstPrinter.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Salvaged printer parts:<br> | Salvaged printer parts:<br> | ||
A metal case, rails, transport systems for paper and printer head, two DC motors <br> | A metal case, rails, transport systems for paper and printer head, two DC motors <br> | ||
and light gate for control of motor movement.<br><br> | and light gate for control of motor movement.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:HbridgeSwitches.jpg]]<br> | [[File:HbridgeSwitches.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Experimenting with two switches (H-bridge) for the horizontal | Experimenting with two switches (H-bridge) for the horizontal | ||
movement of the DC motor.<br><br> | movement of the DC motor.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:FirstDraw.jpg]]<br> | [[File:FirstDraw.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
First results..<br><br> | First results..<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:Reexsketch.jpg]]<br> | [[File:Reexsketch.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Idea: A movable „arm“ that allows going back, forth, left and right (movement in x and y direction) <br>with a changeable „nose“.<br> Make the printers inner movements visible outside of the casing.<br><br> | Idea: A movable „arm“ that allows going back, forth, left and right (movement in x and y direction) <br>with a changeable „nose“.<br> Make the printers inner movements visible outside of the casing.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:cutting1.jpg]]<br> | [[File:cutting1.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Cutting the „arm“ pieces out of Kappafix (accessible, easy to work with, strong enaugh and flexible<br> at the same time).<br> Gluing them together (sandwiching) for a better stability. <br><br> | Cutting the „arm“ pieces out of Kappafix (accessible, easy to work with, strong enaugh and flexible<br> at the same time).<br> Gluing them together (sandwiching) for a better stability. <br><br><br> | ||
[[File:cutting2.jpg]]<br> | [[File:cutting2.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The upper arm needs a „Slider“ - Something that is glued to one part of the arm holding the other (movable)<br> part of it in place. <br> It is important that the „Slider“ is not too tight nor too lose. <br> It should not be too hard to push the flexible part in and it should not have too much space to the <br>left and right at the same time. <br><br> | The upper arm needs a „Slider“ - Something that is glued to one part of the arm holding the other (movable)<br> part of it in place. <br> It is important that the „Slider“ is not too tight nor too lose. <br> It should not be too hard to push the flexible part in and it should not have too much space to the <br>left and right at the same time. <br><br><br> | ||
[[File:cutting3.jpg]]<br> | [[File:cutting3.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The „Slider“ made of papercard glued to the longer side of the upper arm.<br><br> | The „Slider“ made of papercard glued to the longer side of the upper arm.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexWheel1.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexWheel1.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The lower (static) arm did not move back and forth - the pressure from the wheels of the printer <br>was too low.<br> Another single wheel had to be installed that allows the back wheels to apply more pressure<br> on the arm.<br> The same thing has been done in the front later on.<br><br> | The lower (static) arm did not move back and forth - the pressure from the wheels of the printer <br>was too low.<br> Another single wheel had to be installed that allows the back wheels to apply more pressure<br> on the arm.<br> The same thing has been done in the front later on.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:3erWheel.jpg]]<br> | [[File:3erWheel.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
How can the „joint“ of the two arms move to any x/y direction?<br> It needs wheels that are like rolling spheres.<br> This prblem has been solved with wheels from the hardware store:<br> they contain axle bearings that allow them to circle around their own case. <br>Three of these wheels are enough for a stable platform.<br><br> | How can the „joint“ of the two arms move to any x/y direction?<br> It needs wheels that are like rolling spheres.<br> This prblem has been solved with wheels from the hardware store:<br> they contain axle bearings that allow them to circle around their own case. <br>Three of these wheels are enough for a stable platform.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexAllParts.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexAllParts.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Bringing the parts together with a threaded rod and nuts. <br><br> | Bringing the parts together with a threaded rod and nuts. <br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexCallibration.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexCallibration.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
defining the reachable area by pushing the arms to their maximum position.<br><br> | defining the reachable area by pushing the arms to their maximum position.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexPWM.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexPWM.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The PWM Schematic for controlling the speed of the DC motors.<br><br> | The PWM Schematic for controlling the speed of the DC motors.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexPWMcase.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexPWMcase.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The PWM module in its case with a knob to control the motor speed and a connector for a <br>9V DC power supply that works with 220V AC from a common power plug.<br><br> | The PWM module in its case with a knob to control the motor speed and a connector for a <br>9V DC power supply that works with 220V AC from a common power plug.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexHbridge.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexHbridge.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Bringing the parts together with a threaded rod and nutsH-Bridges for spinning each<br> DC-motor back and forth.<br><br> | Bringing the parts together with a threaded rod and nutsH-Bridges for spinning each<br> DC-motor back and forth.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexHbridgeCase.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexHbridgeCase.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The „Game Pad“ in a Kappafix case. <br><br> | The „Game Pad“ in a Kappafix case. <br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexWired.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexWired.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
Everything brought together and wired up. <br><br> | Everything brought together and wired up. <br><br><br> | ||
[[File:Reexfirst.jpg]]<br> | [[File:Reexfirst.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The first drawing..<br><br> | The first drawing..<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexSelfie.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexSelfie.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
„Self Portrait“ with and without additional stabilisation.<br><br> | „Self Portrait“ with and without additional stabilisation.<br><br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexSelfieMe.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexSelfieMe.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
„Self Portrait“ with knowledge of the creator.<br><br> | „Self Portrait“ with knowledge of the creator.<br><br><br> | ||
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RESULT<br><br> | RESULT<br><br> | ||
[[File:ReexVideo.jpg]]<br> | [[File:ReexVideo.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
[http://www.example.com Video] | [http://www.example.com Video] | ||
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