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
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- mechanism
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- wheel size
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- handles
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- user interface
prototyping 01
considerations
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- mobility
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- ergonomics
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- user interface
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- 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
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After pursuing the watch gear mechanism to a finalized working prototype, a decision was made to start again with a mechanical counter.
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Advantages of the new mechanism:
- smaller gear ratios
- precedent for mechanics
- higher digits
-compact
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prototyping 04
considerations
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- mechanical counter
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- understanding mechanism
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- user interaction
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- gear ratios
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- reset mechanism
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prototyping 05
considerations
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- form informed by interior
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- view port
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- user interaction
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- starting point
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- uni-directional reset mechanism
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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