Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Arduino motor control


Pretty basic stuff so far, but I started figuring out how to control motors using Arduinos. So far I have been able to get a servo and a stepper motor to work with basic programming (mostly modified from example sketches). I have a few projects in mind and this is the first step to figuring them out.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Running Landscape







This piece is made from the same data as "Mesh 2" - average running mileage. It was carved on the ShopBot from laminated layers of birch plywood. 15x9x2.5in.

Difference






I finished the carving on this piece but it took a while to polish the edges and get some pictures. It is carved with the CNC from a solid block of clear acrylic 12x24x2in. It shows all the places/elevations I have been in the US since starting the Latitude and Longitude Project. I was pleased with the views through the polished edges and the reflection of the carving on the top surface of the plexiglas.