Vertical Gardens
One of the DIY projects showcased in our exhibit was a vertical garden made using upcycled materials. After examining a few different versions, we settled on one that used 2L plastic pop bottles… Continue reading
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Haptic Wrist Rangefinder Pt. 4 – Programming
One of our main displays for the DIY Tech section is the Haptic Wrist Rangefinder, modelled off of Steve Hoefer‘s MAKE:Project called Tacit. The rangefinder uses ultrasonic sensors to determine its distance from objects,… Continue reading
Didactics
All of the text and diagrams you see on the walls of an exhibit are called didactics. The process of making didactics is pretty long, starting with deciding what they are going to… Continue reading
Exercise Bike
One of the projects featured in the health section of our exhibit is a homemade exercise bike. It’s super simple and quick to make with an old bike and some wood. The only… Continue reading
Construction underway
Since the exhibits are opening up in less than a week, construction is well underway. Many of our wall panels are made from hardboard, which we have been busy painting for the past… Continue reading
Haptic Wrist Rangefinder Pt. 3 – Glove Components
One of our main displays for the DIY Tech section is the Haptic Wrist Rangefinder, modelled off of Steve Hoefer‘s MAKE:Project called Tacit. The rangefinder uses ultrasonic sensors to determine its distance from objects,… Continue reading
Haptic Wrist Rangefinder Pt. 2 – Bits & Pieces
One of our main displays for the DIY Tech section is the Haptic Wrist Rangefinder, modelled off of Steve Hoefer‘s MAKE:Project called Tacit. The rangefinder uses ultrasonic sensors to determine its distance from objects,… Continue reading
Haptic Wrist Rangefinder Pt. 1 – How It Works
One of our main displays for the DIY Tech section is the Haptic Wrist Rangefinder, modelled off of Steve Hoefer‘s MAKE:Project called Tacit. The rangefinder uses ultrasonic sensors to determine its distance from objects, and then… Continue reading
Group Work
A lot of collaboration and group discussion is involved in the project. Countless hours of meetings last term resulted in a solid storyboard outlining every aspect of the design. This term, we’re moving… Continue reading