Idea 1: Rigid Body on hobby servo to facilitate release
pros: safety pins that are fastened to fabric or string can create an unfolding/unfurling effect (especially if fabric is pleated).
challenges: small, servo would need to attach to wearable
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Idea 2: Inflation triggered release
Other updates
- touch sensor sends signals sucessfully over mqtt! device receives and responds to incoming signals without a hitch.
The Vest
I always forget how aggravating an experience working with the pneumatic devices/inflatables is. I have found some ingredients for a successful inflatable:
- Grease the tubing that goes inside the vinyl when inflating
- The smaller the inflatable, the more manageable
- Have pieces of tape ready to seal the inflatable
- Do not be afraid to use a little Sharpie
- Leave ample residual vinyl to touch up in case the soldered edges mess up
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My next steps are to continue making small inflatables until there is enough to cover the upper body. I also found attaching the panels together by soldering the pieces is possible — but not always successful. It adds a cool melty visual element to the pieces, though. Weaving string through the holes the iron burns could be a potential way to attach them together as well.
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