Final Project: Foil Art
Objective:
By using a coordinate
system setup, the project will be able to produce a design into the foil
sheet. The design will made by using a solenoid to punch an series
of indents into the foil sheet thus, producing an image outlined from the
dots. Because of the motion of the two printer motors, this project
is capable of handling any two dimensional object. The programming
expectations include a couple pre-defined patterns and an option for a
free-style use.
Materials/Assembly:
Every material used within
my final project has some special significance or benefit to the rest of
the project. For example, my use of printer motors allowed my final
project to be quick but accurate. The spring loaded solenoid produces
a perfect linear motion to punch into the foil sheet while making it easier
to program. Adjustability is another main factor present in my project.
The more adjustable something is the more room for error you have in it.
The height of my solenoid and the tension in the y-axis printer belt are
both adjustable. In addition, during the building of my project I
had to face the matter of minimizing friction. By lowering the amount
of friction, the smoother my movements got and the cleaner the appearance
became.
During the production of
my final project, I always tried to stay true to one very important principle
which is to keep your work simple. During the assembly, my work was
right to the point while touching upon every detail illuminated the end
result.