project01:Prototype

Prototype

The prototype that we created is a scaled version of the original proposal. The prototype does not posses the actual functionality of the proposed structure because of the limited strength of the provided servo-motors.

The first prototype did not perform as it should, however this was expected. The components were to heavy to be actuated by the servo motors. The team concluded that we should scale down the size of the components. Also we removed as much material as possible to save additional weight. Another issue with the first prototype was the fact that it did had gears made out of cardboard, the fact that the teeth were too small in combination with the heavy components made the the teeth of the gears wear of immediately.

The final prototype is about a quarter of the weight of the first prototype. The cardboard gears have been changed with gears made from perspex, also the teeth have been made larger.

Prototype 1