Work Progress to Mid-term¶
Random Post-Mentoring Session Thoughts¶
Questions
- Are Fashion Trends a contributor to the Textile Waste problem?
- Is the use of expensive materials neccessary in garment or fashion making?
- Would 'Simple Fabrication' techniques be less intimidating and elicit greater adoption than a fussy or complicated set of techniques?
M1N0¶
A new concept graphic...the M1N0 is intended to be highly visible in the rain.
- Prototyping work with Polypropylene rope continues
- Rope modules of different diameters (5mm and 8mm) and lengths (200mm, 260mm, 600mm,1000mm )
- ...aggregated on a paracord scaffold as an array
M1N0 fabrication rack
Module attachment detail
Layered M1N0 array
Typing the rope modules onto the paracord scaffold
A linear array of Rope Modules hand tied with polyester string onto a paracord scaffold.
The M1N0 will be contructed with 2 linear arrays of Rope Modules. One array with 600mm length modules for the shoulders...and one array with 1000mm length modules to extend from the upper torso down to the knees.
The 2 arrays hung on the construction rack
The bottom array will be suspended from the top array with lengths of paracord...which will allow hanging distance to be easily adjusted.
Test fitting of the M1N0
M1N0 > Next Steps...¶
- The PE Rope M1N0 is heavier than expected...reduce the number of rope strands per bundle?
- Explore other materials...vinyl cut umbrella material as interconnected modules?
LEDs for the M1NO¶
The intention is to integrate an array of LEDs (repurposed Xmas lights) behind the M1N0's rope arrays...primarily to enhance wearer visibility. The LED array will be powered by a rechargeable 5V battery...and have a control panel that will allow the array to be turned ON/OFF...as well as switch between different illumination patterns. The control panel that was part of the Xmas lights will be reused, but maybe replaced by a microcontroller...to provide additional functionality and custom control.
I took apart the non-functioning Xmas light string to diagnose its issues.
The control panel electronics looks to be in good shape, undamaged by water. The system is comprised of 2 Push Buttons, an ANA6501 power management IC, a 1.5V rechargeable NIMH battery and a Solar Panel.
The light string wires, however, are broken in various locations along its length. Cutting the length of wire into manageable segments and connecting the sections to a power supply thankfully showed that the LEDs are in good working order (yay!).
Placed behind a rope module array...the light looks very nice.
To protect the LED string from future damage, I thought to insert the LED string into protective PVC tubing.
M1N0 > Next Steps...¶
- Figure out a smart way to attach the LEd strips to the M1N0 horizontally? vertically
- Test the hacked control board
- Consider using a microcontroller board instead
The Sandogasa Hat¶
The Sandogasa hat...has proven very resistant to efforts to paint Kakishibu (Persimmon Extract) color and waterproofing...as well as white primer paint. It is possible that cold weather may have contributed to the poor adhesion.
It is also possible that the Sandogasa is constructed with an outer covering (dried bamboo leaf?) that is smooth and very hydrophobic.
I will attempt to add color to the Sandogasa with one last attempt...Shellac with Red Bengara dye powder mixed in.
The LED fan has been attached successfully to the top of the Sandogasa. It runs on 5V-6V...the fan spins and the fan RGB LEDs changes colors. Visibility and motion has been achieved.
Placement centered on top...
Location marked and reinforced for hole drilling...
Drilling...
Power wires routed through and hole hot glued to prevent water penetration
The fan is hot glued to the top of the sandogasa to fix it in place (is there a more elegant way to attach it?)
Sandogasa LED > Next Steps...¶
- I will connect the LED fan system to a Capacitive Touch sensor...to activate ON/OFF switching.
- I will attempt to color the sandogasa vermillion red
Question: Is this light kitschy?
I like the idea of enhancing the Sandogasa wih LEDs...but is this computer fan idea stupid?