Motion study/experiments

thingiverse

In our experimentation with mechanical motions from braiding machines, we have devised a hand-cranked version featuring boats traversing a track via a disc connected to intersecting gears in an extended 8-shape pattern. Although the project remains a work in progress, we believe the most challenging aspect, pathing and boat behavior, has been resolved. Check out our blog post for more details at http://skrekkogle.tumblr.com/post/47786975099/motion-study-experiments or visit our website at http://www.skrekkogle.com. The device requires cutting from a 3mm plate, preferably acrylic for its low friction properties, with separate holes and edges in the illustrator file. The "boats" have undergone iterations; as we only did one round of laser cutting, we cheated by 3D printing their base. Stl and editable 3D files are included. If a piece is loose in its slot, use transparent silicone glue with slight elasticity.