by news | Apr 18, 2015 | Engineering, Pictures
The wooden base that the chair sits on was always just a placeholder for a more permanent design, but even though everything else about the project seemed to be upgraded that stuck around. Well, no more. Figuring out a simple strong system for armrests and mounting...
by news | 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 lot.
by news | 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...
by news | Feb 23, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Pictures
I had a long conversation yesterday about the project and we also discussed the concept of having quick release panels. The original plan was to have connectors that bolt the panels together, this is strong but a reasonably ‘permanent’ solution. It also...
by news | Feb 21, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Pictures, Planning
Readers who have followed the project from the start know we’ve followed the maxim that heave (or up and down motion) is nice to have, but not essential. Lifting the whole platform, and user, is very expensive in terms of power and engineering strength which is...
