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5/8/23

A project log for Color Spectrum of Feelings

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logan-pattersonLogan Patterson 05/09/2023 at 18:050 Comments

We settled on our spectrum design. Our 3d printer isn't big enough to fit the whole 3d box so we had to print it in two pieces. We waited to print both pieces until we decided on our final build. When we tested our servo moving across we found that the crease where the two pieces meet has imperfections. The spacing of teeth is off at the crease and the lip for the servo is at a marginal different height. We used a razor to level out the lip, but there is no easy fix for the teeth. Regardless, these issues are small. The servo can still travel across the box, but the crease creates a minor stutter. The crease is the least of our concern at this moment. Our focus is make the potentiometer wireless. 

We discussed potentially making a phone app instead of a physical controller to control the servo. Since everyone almost always has their phone nearby, an app would be much more continent than a dedicated controller. The potentiometer is small and fragile. This app could various layouts, such as a slider. Phone apps are often easier for the user. Parts of a controller can be fragile and complicated to fix. An app would eliminate this problem. Overall, an app would be easier for the user, However this will be something to do on the side if we finish with extra time. We want to have a working prototype before we start innovating.

This is the tutorials we used this week:

https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp-now-esp32-arduino-ide/

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