MechBass: resolution

A Collaborative exploration and resolution of James McVay's engineering project, MechBass, by James McVay and design student Kohen Judd. Both of Victoria University Wellington.

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MechBass resolution shell, assembly in progress.

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Further iterations of Mechbass Resolution.

Shell is ready to print.

Chassis has been laser cut from 6mm Aluminium sheet.

Still thinking about the design of the horn.

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Further iterations of Mechbass.

Ready to print.

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Detail shots of the current colour-way we're working on.

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Further progress,

Some selling point promotional renders.

MechBass nearing completion.

Let me know what you think internet!?!?

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Second set of progress renders as of the 12th of June.

Starting to look finished...

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It's been a while, but there's been a lot whirring away in the back ground. Finally some of it is making it up on here.

So: Progress render that illustrates how all of the finer details of the project are coming together with respect to manufacturing methods, final changes to form and surface finish.

Very close to building the final working aesthetic prototype. 

[personalfactory]

SpiderBot Delta 3D Printer

“Delta technology was invented in 1985 by Doctor Reymond CLAVEL and is often used in industrial and manufacturing applications. Nowadays many 3D printer makers use the delta robot design for more effective functionality.

This week, French maker SpiderBot launches a new Delta 3D printer, a Rostock derivative, featuring aluminium chassis, IGUS rail guides, robust aluminium extruder and polycarbonate enclosure. (…)

It has less than 70 individual parts and the three axis/carriage/mobile arm assemblies are interchangeable.

Specs:

Dimensions : Diameter 405mm x 800mm

Z Layer thickness : 0.15 to 0.45mm

Weight : ~15Kg (33lbs)

Printing Area : Diameter 180mm x 180mm Height

Print Material : Standard PLA or ABS, Dia 1.75mm, 1Kg Spool

Standard Arduino Board, Marlin derivative firmware

Price:

Full Kit - 1095,00 €

Eco Kit - 895,00 €

Mechanical Kit - 795,00 € “

~ 3ders.org

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Inspiration!

Festo ExoHand.

Controlled by a sister hand worn like a glove, the fingers are activley moved and their strength amplified in real time.

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This is the current design iteration as of the start of March.

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This is the current design iteration as of the start of March.

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This is the current design iteration as of the start of March.

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This is the current design iteration as of the start of March.

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We had slight structual issues with this concept, but it worked well before it lost its way. We used a flat flexible bar to create a larger swaying motion.

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The boards!

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Over the last couple of days james and I have been fiddeling with a smaller, pneumatic test rig. This is to verify that the final concept can be supported by pneumatic rams, allowing it to produce the larger back and forth swaying motion.