I wore my first print to get a feel for what it might be like. I flexed the finger sensors and got an idea for the operation. Since I didn't have a nylon strap handy, I used a bit of blue tape. Wearing it around helped me decide what needs work.
Improvement list
I started working down my list of improvements. Some were easier than others. It should have been no trouble to make the platform thicker, but I confused a couple of variables, "platformThickness" and "thickness" which used to be the same, but it messed things up when they were no equal. I also made it easier to display the platform and finger rods at the same time.
Some model improvements
I mostly finished my list of improvements. At least, I made enough improvements to justify printing a new copy. The finger rods have a cinched area where I can wrap Velostat, and I input the new M2 hardware dimensions.
Second iteration
After a long drive, I wrote some thoughts about programming. I need to recognize the difference and importance of different interactions. For example, if I lift my finger lightly, the keyboard must do something, but if I press hard, it must ignore the light press and only do the hard one. I also plan to monitor motion, which could be the most vital.
Programming flow
Sometimes, my printer would smoosh the first couple of layers, and that would cause problems with the parts touching the plate, but it could also affect the print later. With my latest revisions, I elevated the pieces off the plate and printed them with supports.
Third model
I'm haven't finished the model, but I bought a Bluetooth microcontroller with a battery charger and screen. I went through all the connection steps and modified a "Hello World" program to print some text.
Working screen
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First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
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I started working down my list of improvements. Some were easier than others. It should have been no trouble to make the platform thicker, but I confused a couple of variables, "platformThickness" and "thickness" which used to be the same, but it messed things up when they were no equal. I also made it easier to display the platform and finger rods at the same time.
I mostly finished my list of improvements. At least, I made enough improvements to justify printing a new copy. The finger rods have a cinched area where I can wrap Velostat, and I input the new M2 hardware dimensions.
After a long drive, I wrote some thoughts about programming. I need to recognize the difference and importance of different interactions. For example, if I lift my finger lightly, the keyboard must do something, but if I press hard, it must ignore the light press and only do the hard one. I also plan to monitor motion, which could be the most vital.
Sometimes, my printer would smoosh the first couple of layers, and that would cause problems with the parts touching the plate, but it could also affect the print later. With my latest revisions, I elevated the pieces off the plate and printed them with supports.
I'm haven't finished the model, but I bought a Bluetooth microcontroller with a battery charger and screen. I went through all the connection steps and modified a "Hello World" program to print some text.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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