Technology

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, 20211 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20211 min read

Poster Accessibility

As discussed in a previous post, ensuring that our exhibition is as accessible as possible has been incredibly difficult, as many prefer...

Shielding and Artwork Presentation Restrictions

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Apr 10, 20211 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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...

Making the laser cutter prototype files:

georgie h

Feb 20, 20211 min read

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, 20212 min read

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 17, 20212 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20212 min read