I finally executed some keypresses and a macro with my keyboard. The tricky part was finding commands that grouped logically. For the first example, I programmed a light touch from the pinkie to hit the "escape" key, but with a hard press, it closes the window. I can safely hit escape with this arrangement, which won't interfere with a window I'd like gone.
Alt + F4
I could sense light and firm touches, so it was time to look at extended fingers, and I plan to use infrared emitters and receivers to look at each digit. The parts I wanted to use were IR LEDs and some receivers I had in stock.
Component dimension sketches
I dove into making a fixture for the infrared emitters and receivers. I may have acted prematurely. The modeling process was full of problems because I didn't have a clear idea in my head. For now, the device holds a couple of LEDs, and I can change their angles.
Directing LED angle
I was not happy with the model after I added a socket for the IR receiver. Everything about it seems hacked together, and I have little hope for how it will function.
I was so unhappy with the previous design that I scrapped everything but the base and visualized a new design. My new plan is to place the LEDs high up and directly over the fingers. With the spacing set, I can point the LEDs down instead of out.
I translated my sketch into code and model. This time, the modeling went smoothly, and I think the tower will perform better than the previous iteration. My first prints had a few problems from thin walls and unsupported areas.
< V1.0
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I could sense light and firm touches, so it was time to look at extended fingers, and I plan to use infrared emitters and receivers to look at each digit. The parts I wanted to use were IR LEDs and some receivers I had in stock.
I dove into making a fixture for the infrared emitters and receivers. I may have acted prematurely. The modeling process was full of problems because I didn't have a clear idea in my head. For now, the device holds a couple of LEDs, and I can change their angles.
I was not happy with the model after I added a socket for the IR receiver. Everything about it seems hacked together, and I have little hope for how it will function.
Serviceable model?
I was so unhappy with the previous design that I scrapped everything but the base and visualized a new design. My new plan is to place the LEDs high up and directly over the fingers. With the spacing set, I can point the LEDs down instead of out.
Design sketch
I translated my sketch into code and model. This time, the modeling went smoothly, and I think the tower will perform better than the previous iteration. My first prints had a few problems from thin walls and unsupported areas.
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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