Laser Cutting - Collected
Now that the majority of my laser cutting has been collected, I can now begin to work on the dimensions of the base designs and how to...
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georgie h
- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
Finally, I've got a working stepper motor!
After months of being completely bewildered by stepper motors and all the complications that come with working with them, I've finally...
georgie h
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
First Scene is cut!
I've finally managed to get my first set of houses printed using the laser cutter, I will be working on getting the two other main scenes...
georgie h
- Apr 13, 2021
- 1 min
Bermondsey Spa: Scene 1
Following the successful prototypes (which can be found on my blog) I've started to work on finalising the files for laser cutting, a...
georgie h
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
Poster Accessibility
As discussed in a previous post, ensuring that our exhibition is as accessible as possible has been incredibly difficult, as many prefer...
georgie h
- Apr 10, 2021
- 1 min
Shielding and Artwork Presentation Restrictions
As I've been shielding, I have been working on using the laser cutter remotely, I am finalising my files for printing currently and will...
georgie h
- Apr 3, 2021
- 2 min
Prototype - Code update:
Following the delays in receiving parts for my project, I begun to write the code that I will use upon receiving the parts. //Including...
georgie h
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
Cross-Hair Prototyping
Alt-Text: Image 1: Plywood Prototypes of two buildings, with laser cut details. Image 2: Close up of Plywood Prototypes Image 3:...
georgie h
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
State Machine Library
Over the last few weeks I've been struggling with processing and understanding how to write a state machine. I came across a tutorial by...
georgie h
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
Stepper Motor Coding
In-Depth: Control 28BYJ-48 Stepper Motor with ULN2003 Driver & Arduino (lastminuteengineers.com) "Because the motor draws too much power,...
georgie h
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
LED Matrix: Editing the Example Code
Following my research into the coding libraries and looking at the example code I decided I was going to use the code to experiment with...
georgie h
- Feb 27, 2021
- 2 min
Stepper Motor Research
Arduino - Stepper Motor - Tutorialspoint What is a stepper motor? “A brushless, synchronous motor, which divides a full rotation into a...
georgie h
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
Prototyping Update!!!
Following my research and work over the weekend my first prototypes have been cut. The aim of this iteration was to decide on the method...
georgie h
- Feb 20, 2021
- 1 min
Making the laser cutter prototype files:
Using Adobe Illustrator I will be creating two prototypes to ensure that my buildings are able to stand upright on their own. On the top...
georgie h
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
Laser Cutting Research
As it has been a while since I last used a laser cutter/made files for using one, before starting designing my files to be sent to be...
georgie h
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
Project Update
Following the limitation in my access to facilities, I've developed my project so that it can work in a way which is accessible remotely....
georgie h
- Feb 13, 2021
- 1 min
Scrolling LED Matrix - Progress
Following my post "Scrolling LED Matrix - Research Notes (georgiehodges.com)" I have received my LED Matrix and wires to connect it to...
georgie h
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Scrolling LED Matrix - Research Notes
The following blog post is based on this Makersguide.com tutorial: MAX7219 LED Matrix Display Arduino Tutorial (4 Examples)...