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[Gzz-commits] manuscripts/Control1 poster.rst octagonal.jpg
From: |
Tuomas J. Lukka |
Subject: |
[Gzz-commits] manuscripts/Control1 poster.rst octagonal.jpg |
Date: |
Mon, 05 May 2003 14:14:18 -0400 |
CVSROOT: /cvsroot/gzz
Module name: manuscripts
Changes by: Tuomas J. Lukka <address@hidden> 03/05/05 14:14:18
Modified files:
Control1 : poster.rst
Added files:
Control1 : octagonal.jpg
Log message:
fig
CVSWeb URLs:
http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/gzz/manuscripts/Control1/octagonal.jpg?rev=1.1
http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/gzz/manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst.diff?tr1=1.40&tr2=1.41&r1=text&r2=text
Patches:
Index: manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst
diff -u manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.40
manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.41
--- manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.40 Mon May 5 14:13:14 2003
+++ manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst Mon May 5 14:14:18 2003
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
In optomechanical mice, the motion of the axles is detected
by the IR light gate whose beam is cut by the slitted disk.
-Figures [ref-figrequired]_ - [ref-figoptomechanism] explain
+Figures [ref-figrequired]_ - [ref-figoptomechanism]_ explain
the internal mechanism of optomechanical mice,
Our first solutions involved replacing the slitted disks
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@
:width: 7.5cm
:label: figwheelmechanism1
- The principle behing the current version of
+ The principle behind the current version of
our interface between the optomechanical mouse and
LEGO pieces: driving the mouse axles by a rubber LEGO tyre.
A smooth tyre (Bricklink part no 132-old)
@@ -187,13 +187,13 @@
The third and so far final solution is to use the mouse's own
mechanism, simply driving it using a LEGO rubber tyre
-(Fig. [ref-figwheelmechanism1]).
+(Fig. [ref-figwheelmechanism1]_).
In order to drive the mouse axle properly, a small
amount of pressure
needs to be applied to the wheel; this is provided by a rubber
band through a small
-LEGO mechanism shown in Figs. [ref-figpressmechparts] -
-[ref-figpressmechanism1].
+LEGO mechanism shown in Figs. [ref-figpressmechparts]_ -
+[ref-figpressmechanism1]_.
.. figure:: pressmechparts.jpg
:width: 7.5cm
@@ -258,6 +258,9 @@
Practical tips
==============
+Mechanics
+---------
+
The two most difficult goals to achieve are
avoiding mechanical looseness and
obtaining a rugged structure.
@@ -310,7 +313,11 @@
)
+Handles
+-------
+
For handles,
+
- shape edged, uncomfortable
- several options for design
@@ -321,8 +328,27 @@
- wedges
-- more ergonomic handles could be made by covering
- LEGO handles with modelling "pasta" / paste / something
+.. figure:: octagonal.jpg
+ :width: 7.5cm
+ :label: octagonal
+
+ A rugged and relatively comfortable octagonal
+ handle built from slopes and inverted slopes.
+
+
+More ergonomic handles can also be made by covering
+LEGO bricks with air-hardening
+modelling paste, as in [ref-figpaste1].
+
+.. figure:: paste1.jpg
+ :width: 7.5cm
+ :label: figpaste1
+
+ An ergonomic handle implemented using
+ air-hardening modelling paste. The handle was
+ molded directly to the left hand of one of our research
+ group's members.
+
Conclusion
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