Undercut base

by | Mar 31, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Pictures

A lot can be said for a simple design but adding a slight variation can make a big difference. The 12 sided wedge base is perhaps a little to wide but adding an undercut cuts the size and changes the appearance quite a...

Extra curved panels

by | Mar 31, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Pictures

Although it’s hard to beat the flexibility (and low tooling costs) of just three panels it doesn’t create a very smooth line in the usual videos we’re showing. With another two slightly curved panels we get a nicer 3/4 sphere, but increase tooling...

Simple actuator design test

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Other sims, Videos

Autodesk inventor is a pain for animating stuff like this but I’m never one to shy from a challenge 🙂 A large elasticated band supports the weight of the user, and platform, and the linear actuator lifts and lowers them. Fast, responsive and most importantly :...