Annoyingly Deflection is driving the size of the steel, We cannot used a design where the deflection will be greater than a 1/4 inch because the teeth of our gear system needs to be able to drive the shelf smoothly enough to be controlled when the bookcase is loaded with books.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Deflection Limits
Nick brought up a design flaw that our structure has, I am confident that we can deceive the inertial effect of toppling by tricking the system to work by hanging the rods from a super structure that would be largely hidden. a 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 1/8" HSS steel tube will do
Annoyingly Deflection is driving the size of the steel, We cannot used a design where the deflection will be greater than a 1/4 inch because the teeth of our gear system needs to be able to drive the shelf smoothly enough to be controlled when the bookcase is loaded with books.
Annoyingly Deflection is driving the size of the steel, We cannot used a design where the deflection will be greater than a 1/4 inch because the teeth of our gear system needs to be able to drive the shelf smoothly enough to be controlled when the bookcase is loaded with books.
Design Development of my First Model
Early models copied the Art of Chuck Close quite slavishly. We wanted to get into the essential aspects of Chuck Close's Art therefore going in without shame was really the fastest way to learn. Learn by doing. Theo's model was essential for laying down the basis of delving into Chuck Close's personality and drive.
Andrew's model was departure from the 2D world and into the dynamic 3D realm.
My first model was trying to lay down a basis for further development of the pixel by the use of the binary, 0 and 1, but not allowing it to be interpreted digitally, it would be analog. In reality charge states are the ones and zeros of computing, they are not as most imagine a on and off as in a light switch, the state changes are more subtle.
Here the beginning of model mark 1: a simple mailing tube I drilled holes into to save alignment nightmares later:
After the holes were drilled completely through the mailing tube (which took two stages) I began cutting the tube carefully on the Miter Saw. I used a stop to keep the cuts consistent, it is worthy to note that I did have to periodically adjust the stop due to the fact that my interpolation of the measurements were not one hundred percent accurate, the saw kerf was one of the factors that estranged the possibility of a perfect mark:
Cut tubes, resembling cans of tuna without lids and bottoms were cleaned with a file, and then black cardstock was glued to one end of the 'cans' while I watched Season One of Doctor Who.
Pieces were then cut out with a X-acto knife. Yes I cut stuff on my computer desk, especially if I am watching a show on Netflix. I don't have cable, it's waste of money and Netflix has close to 20,000 instant streaming shows and movies. I'm glad I have a wireless keyboard though, one less thing to cut.
After both sides of the pixel were covered, (white on the reverse) I needed to design a layout that would maximize the pixels on my lengths of threaded rod.
The Final Result:
Andrew's model was departure from the 2D world and into the dynamic 3D realm.
My first model was trying to lay down a basis for further development of the pixel by the use of the binary, 0 and 1, but not allowing it to be interpreted digitally, it would be analog. In reality charge states are the ones and zeros of computing, they are not as most imagine a on and off as in a light switch, the state changes are more subtle.
Here the beginning of model mark 1: a simple mailing tube I drilled holes into to save alignment nightmares later:
After the holes were drilled completely through the mailing tube (which took two stages) I began cutting the tube carefully on the Miter Saw. I used a stop to keep the cuts consistent, it is worthy to note that I did have to periodically adjust the stop due to the fact that my interpolation of the measurements were not one hundred percent accurate, the saw kerf was one of the factors that estranged the possibility of a perfect mark:Cut tubes, resembling cans of tuna without lids and bottoms were cleaned with a file, and then black cardstock was glued to one end of the 'cans' while I watched Season One of Doctor Who.
Pieces were then cut out with a X-acto knife. Yes I cut stuff on my computer desk, especially if I am watching a show on Netflix. I don't have cable, it's waste of money and Netflix has close to 20,000 instant streaming shows and movies. I'm glad I have a wireless keyboard though, one less thing to cut.After both sides of the pixel were covered, (white on the reverse) I needed to design a layout that would maximize the pixels on my lengths of threaded rod.The Final Result:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Excited
I am really excited about this modular system, it took awhile but we are getting more and more motivated!
The idea of colors as an informational system is very strong, the mirror effect could be very good too, I am afraid of it becoming richtrad though.
The idea of colors as an informational system is very strong, the mirror effect could be very good too, I am afraid of it becoming richtrad though.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Design Development of the Pixel
This was the first new design development sketch I developed in order to shake things up. It occurred to me that the room caused serious isolation among the fellows working in the Phenomenology Research Center. Why not bring them together? Of course privacy whilst working hard can be very important as well, so this bookcase divider formed a beginnings of a solution.
Next the image below served as the modular component of the bookcase above, but it seemed very chunky and unrefined, therefore the sides which were wood frame for the pixels were pared down to steel pipe.
Then I revamped the drawing with Theo and Andrew giving me some decisions along the way, this was a bit further departure from the original design methodology. Less chunky and cluttered without the wooden sides, nonetheless it still was too massive and bulky.
Although the next drawing is very small since it is only a module showing the construction it does represent a major departure from the last drawing. We had built a 1/4 scale model of the above design, replacing the cabinets below with a more modular condition mimicking the structures above. Still the bookcase looked too massive. If we were to give the impression of the physical pixel, IE the light element, it had better feel naked and gossamer, a sketch itself in other words. This drawing shows the furthering of that goal. Gone are the pipes, they are now simple steel rod 1/4" diameter. The shelf area itself is exaggerated to be 5/4" or 1 1/4" thick further diminishing the rod in scale.
The Pixel may have begun this journey, but the bookcase has begun to evolve on its own.
The Module itself has changed quite a bit.
Next the image below served as the modular component of the bookcase above, but it seemed very chunky and unrefined, therefore the sides which were wood frame for the pixels were pared down to steel pipe.
Then I revamped the drawing with Theo and Andrew giving me some decisions along the way, this was a bit further departure from the original design methodology. Less chunky and cluttered without the wooden sides, nonetheless it still was too massive and bulky.
Although the next drawing is very small since it is only a module showing the construction it does represent a major departure from the last drawing. We had built a 1/4 scale model of the above design, replacing the cabinets below with a more modular condition mimicking the structures above. Still the bookcase looked too massive. If we were to give the impression of the physical pixel, IE the light element, it had better feel naked and gossamer, a sketch itself in other words. This drawing shows the furthering of that goal. Gone are the pipes, they are now simple steel rod 1/4" diameter. The shelf area itself is exaggerated to be 5/4" or 1 1/4" thick further diminishing the rod in scale.
The Pixel may have begun this journey, but the bookcase has begun to evolve on its own.
The Module itself has changed quite a bit.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
The Pixel
Theo pointed out a good thing is his comment, we need to enhance the conversation of the pixel to work for us. What is the pixel to us? Architectonically? It is a Pix- Picture -el Element, sure, well and good, but how does the expression happen?
I think that Chuck Close artistic vision is helpful, it carries good values to the conversation. It is Monumental art, even monolithic, it dwarfs other art around it. Also, Chuck Close describes himself as a photorealist or a technician, he avoids and argues that he is NOT an artist. I think that is significant to us as Architecture students. Are we necessarily artists? No. Are we necessarily technicians? Yes. Also, his painting hinge on the modular form of the pixel, but they stretch it sometimes, and they mold the pixel into new forms, scribbles and oblongs (such as are present in his Clinton Portrait). These shapes are more interesting than the traditional 'pixel' but they do not damage the idea or destroy it, the definition still holds. Given by themselves they are an atom or molecule that needs the rest of the atoms or molecules to make sense.
I think that Chuck Close artistic vision is helpful, it carries good values to the conversation. It is Monumental art, even monolithic, it dwarfs other art around it. Also, Chuck Close describes himself as a photorealist or a technician, he avoids and argues that he is NOT an artist. I think that is significant to us as Architecture students. Are we necessarily artists? No. Are we necessarily technicians? Yes. Also, his painting hinge on the modular form of the pixel, but they stretch it sometimes, and they mold the pixel into new forms, scribbles and oblongs (such as are present in his Clinton Portrait). These shapes are more interesting than the traditional 'pixel' but they do not damage the idea or destroy it, the definition still holds. Given by themselves they are an atom or molecule that needs the rest of the atoms or molecules to make sense.
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