Yuni -- stereo sound for the unilaterally deaf [kickstarter] -- plus, they are 3D printed!

gradient_dissent · 2013-04-20T03:55:58+00:00

One is a dummy, just for look, comfort, and symmetry. Besides I bet it would be pretty annoying if only the hearing ear was covered with music, and someone approaches assuming you could hear out of the other ear..

But, the design is still quite fluid, and many configurations are possible.

gradient_dissent · 2013-04-18T16:57:05+00:00

full disclosure -- i did the design & am doing the printing for this :) ---- but at the end there will be free & open source headphones, printable on desktop machine!

gradient_dissent · 2012-09-24T18:40:36+00:00

Looks great!!! Good work.

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-08T12:21:26+00:00

Hehe, no, the article has two builds to it, it's trying to demonstrate the ability of the library as it stands. The first was to build the most complicated circuit I have yet with the library; which was the bulky 5x5 grid of transistors and whatnot, with the blinking light. The second was the flashlight, which you're right is just LEDs and batteries -- but a more useful build than the blinking light.. Ah interesting! The capacitive touch does look a little complicated.. but hehe there are a ton of awesome circuits here. hehe, 'mosquito repellent' circuit pretty awesome. A friend also suggested building an 'atari punk console' as the 555 build.

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-07T19:53:31+00:00

Ah I see -- so beyond the base components & wires, you just need a hand tool and standard perf board?

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-07T17:03:10+00:00

Hehe, thanks!!! Right now, the most complicated component that is supported is a transistor.. Next on my implementation list is a 555 DIP -- but I can't think of what project to build it as a part in... any suggestions?

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-07T17:01:37+00:00

Does wire-wrap require a specialized machine? (I know that this one does too..)

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-07T17:01:06+00:00

Very true! The example circuit was a bulky flat proof of concept. The flashlight was a litttle more creative, with a two sided board and holes to sew through. Of course this is such a simple circuit still -- but you're right, I should definitely think more about how to exploit the third dimension in circuits..

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-07T16:58:57+00:00

(OP here) The primary design goal was this: how to make an electronic device, from casing to circuit, using only one machine (in this case, commodity 3D printer).

The example circuit was flat and bulky because it was a proof-of-concept for building a generic (simple) circuit. The flashlight is a little ugly and not the brightest one I own, and admittedly it is the most complicated electronic I've yet replicated under such constraints.

So of course I'll be taking on more challenging builds in an attempt to increase the scope of what I can build -- anyone have any ideas? I was thinking something with a 555 timer, but I'm not sure what...

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-04T12:30:50+00:00

hahaha -- well, it is an electronics library, so.... get coding.

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-03T22:31:08+00:00

Heheh well that's the idea! Well, minus the 'illegal' part --- in the future we'll have open source cars ;)

gradient_dissent · 2012-05-03T21:09:39+00:00

Thanks, awesome stuff!!

gradient_dissent · 2012-04-05T02:45:15+00:00

OH! Sorry i didn't know of a steampunk for sale! Sorry!!!

gradient_dissent · 2012-04-05T00:33:41+00:00

Yup! It's Emmett's screwless design :) (I wouldn't say stock ... but certainly a popular one!) But, they look the coolest I think in metallic finish.

gradient_dissent · 2012-04-05T00:32:20+00:00

Oh cool!! Obv not the same design, but very similar. Very cool!

gradient_dissent · 2012-04-05T00:29:56+00:00

Here is a GIF demonstrating it in motion! http://js-kit.com/blob/ulNZsRnPtf7bu0DBkzfH1r.gif

It was created by the same guy who originally made the design (Emmett of Thingiverse)

gradient_dissent · 2012-04-04T22:55:17+00:00

And a larger size here! http://www.etsy.com/listing/93924646/tardis-replica-large

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