Category Archives: 3D Printing
Sixty units for Eindhoven University of Technology
First batch for Eindhoven University of Technology
One Minute Wonder
Lightlog was kindly asked to feature in a “One Minute Wonder” short film for Tech for Good TV, a Nesta supported project documenting people, communities, industries and institutions using technology to create social and civic change.
We arranged for Filmmaker Scott Willis to come along to the Edinburgh Hack Lab where we had a busy afternoon setting up and shooting many of the stages of Lightlog development and assembly. Thanks to the folks at the lab for not minding the disruption while we were filming. A day or two later Scott had edited together the final cut you see below. Thanks Scott! And thanks all who helped make this happen. Hope you enjoy it!
From 3D printer to wearable light tracking!
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- The print process begins with a computer model of the part. This is the 126th iteration!
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- 3D printing creates shapes layer by layer until a fully formed object is complete.
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- Printed textures can appear almost fabric like.
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- Slowly the case form rises from the build platform.
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- Multiple objects can be printed on the build platform at a time.
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- Light tracking electronics fit snugly inside the enclosure.
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- Flexible materials need to be printed slowly to maximises strength and finish. Each case takes about 40min to print.
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- The flexible white case is 31mm x 31mm x 21mm (WxHxD).
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- Folded closed, the four sensors (red, green, blue, and clear) align with case openings. RGB colour gels are added later for each sensor.
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- A serial data connection is accessible from below. On the back a magnetic clasp holds the case closed or can be used to clip to fine materials.
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- An optional mechanical clip allows attaching to thicker items such as jackets, coats, scarfs and bag straps.
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- Keep repeating!
