• Stefano Galbo
  • Beginner

Assignment


  • Propose a final project that integrates the range of units covered

What will it do?


After many weeks at Fab Academy, I have kept my idea about final project: a structure that reproduces Dante's Inferno; because of my project, you will not read one of the best poem of history...you will feel it!

You will see that it is very simple but I'm a real beginner, so any process is a discovery for me, any part is a conquest, after many hours of learning and mistakes!

Who's done what beforehand?


Certainly there are many objects and gadgets quite similar to my project, but I didn't need to look for it somewhere else. I found many inspirations and advices in Fab Academy 2015 archive, the real goal is to do everything by myself!

What materials will be required?


I used materials provided by Fab Academy and FabLab Torino principally, for example playwood, electronic components,resin and wax..I described them in each assignment.

I have to buy these specific materials for my project, probably on Amazon or eBay:


  • Fan (n. 2) -> they simulate wind from Lucifero's wings - 10 € - Link

  • Peltier cell -> it simulates cold on frozen lake - 6 € - Link

  • Filament 1.75 mm -> I would like to 3D print the most characters with PLA, so I will go to a shop near my house - 30 € - Link to their e-shop

  • Batteries (n.2) -> for alimentation. They must be 4,5 V.


The rest of materials will be found in FabLab Torino or I will buy them in a DIY supermarket, called "Bricocenter".

What parts and systems will be made?

What processes will be used?


Fortunately I made many assignments useful for my final project:


  • Nine circles: laser cutting - week 03.

  • Probably I will modify the "caps" and lateral panels, I will use plexiglass so they will be transparent.





  • Lucifero : 3D printing - week 05.

  • I know the process, I will desing it soon.



  • Electronic parts : input/output devices - Week 11-13.

  • I made an inputs board, with 3 photoresistors in order to read hand proximity; then I made another board just with outputs, in particular 2 fans, a Peltier cell and 2 led. These outputs will be activated from inputs impulse (networking - Week 15).




  • Sinners : molding and casting - Week 12.

  • In order to represent sinners, I made just their hands on the frozen lake. The result of week 12 was not good, I will try to enlarge the mold.




  • Lucifero's wings : composites - Week 14.

  • I need six wings at the end, so I will make four more.


What tasks need to be completed?


  • Finish all the parts, specially draw and print Lucifero.

  • Assemble all the parts.

  • If possible, show an animation of my final project by Processing - Week 16.