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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. 

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mechanics

Understanding that as a wheel is turned, units need to change in relation to it's revolutions, I narrowed down three mechanisms.

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ideation 01
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considerations

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- mechanism

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- wheel size 

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- handles 

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- user interface

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considerations

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- mobility

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- ergonomics

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- user interface

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- mechanical possibility

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form = action

The form of the model was going to have to be influenced by the users experience and the mechanism inside

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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

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