Author Archives: Kingarthursdog

Here is a preview of new version of the multisensory cushion controller box. Unlike the previous version, which used an Arduino Uno and Adafruit Waveshield, this one uses a Lilypad MP3 player and is powered by a LIPO battery (not shown … Continue reading →

We have been experimenting a little more with the laser cutter and tried out a variety of settings for engraving photographic images. The early attempts were either too dark or had poor image resolution, and it turns out that the … Continue reading →

A few of the original engravings didn’t turn out as well as we’d hoped, mostly because the line drawing were too thin or too light, so didn’t convert well to 1-bit images. We asked the group members to do the drawings … Continue reading →

Each of our co-researchers from Tower Hamlets was given the task of drawing their favourite (or preferred) object from the enlightenment gallery at the British Museum. The drawing was to be kept simple, as we wanted to engrave each one onto … Continue reading →

Here is the first print from the new CubePro 3D printer. It’s a case for an Arduino Uno, using the standard print resolution. It’s a little rough around the edges, which might be that the printer platform is not quite … Continue reading →

The LBGL modules have been extended to include 6 new ones, as in the image below: From top left: pulse, toggle switch, motor, servo, pulse (duplicate as the original one is flakey), pressure sensor, light sensor, bargraph  LED, sound trigger, … Continue reading →

Another version of a pig in a bucket, produced by Rachael McGowan. In this design, instead of squeezing the ears or nose (like Rachel Hallisey’s pig) this one grunts and jumps about when you stand near it. The pig is … Continue reading →

The ‘Hole in One’ bucket is Luke’s creation, and is the result of the workshops in which our group explored what they could do with buckets, boots and baskets around a rural theme. Luke plays golf regularly and so wanted … Continue reading →

This has been a long time in the making, and we have finally got to the stage where we can add the chicken to the mechanism and electronics. The design is a chicken (made from papiermache) sitting inside a hand … Continue reading →