Rotalia
A handheld tool to dynamically measure variable distances on curved or organic surfaces to allow the user to optimize their workflow
Utilizing a wheel with a three-inch circumference, the rosalia can measure distance in inches by mechanically tracking the revolutions.
mechanics
Understanding that as a wheel is turned, units need to change in relation to it's revolutions, I narrowed down three mechanisms.
ideation 01
considerations
- mechanism
- wheel size
- handles
- user interface
prototyping 01
considerations
- mobility
- ergonomics
- user interface
- mechanical possibility
form = action
The form of the model was going to have to be influenced by the users experience and the mechanism inside
prototyping 02
considerations
After pursuing the watch gear mechanism to a finalized working prototype, a decision was made to start again with a mechanical counter.
Advantages of the new mechanism:
- smaller gear ratios
- precedent for mechanics
- higher digits
-compact
prototyping 04
considerations
- mechanical counter
- understanding mechanism
- user interaction
- gear ratios
- reset mechanism
prototyping 05
considerations
- form informed by interior
- view port
- user interaction
- starting point
- uni-directional reset mechanism
As the wheel rolls, the 1.00's viewport rotates slowly in order to read the precise increments. As it passes 10, the next view port will turn 1/10th of a revolution and show the next increment.
CMF - Manufacturing
Appeal
- CNC raw material
- Die Cast Aluminum
- Injection Molded PC/ABS
Identify in workplace
- Die Cast Aluminum
- Injection Molded PC/ABS
Longevity
- PVD coated
- Anodized aluminum
- Powder coated matte finish
