prototyping
prototyping


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nshapiro "sorry to blow up the comments! here is another project that doesn't use any power to increase diffusion of air to the root system https://www.airy...." | Read more » over 7 years ago
liz "HI @Zengirl2 , would you please post pictures of your container-in-container design that you describe above? <3 <3 <3 " | Read more » over 7 years ago
nshapiro "Also maybe we should buy and take apart one of these to see how their system works. this is more closely based on NASA research than the Andrea pur..." | Read more » over 7 years ago
nshapiro "So exciting @kkoerner! no need to have a finalized prototype, in-process is a nice time to share and get feedback. I'd also like to circulate your ..." | Read more » over 7 years ago
kkoerner "@nshapiro Yes, I'm still with CAC! I've been meaning to post some of the work I've done here. We have a more finalized prototype for our air monito..." | Read more » over 7 years ago
nshapiro "here are some design precedents we were thinking with a year ago that I just sent to Christophe (we'll talk in may as he gets up to speed). I woul..." | Read more » over 7 years ago
zengirl2 "@nshapiro @warren @kkoerner Interesting to think about the container's involvement with vibrations as well, especially since I was thinking of havi..." | Read more » over 7 years ago
nshapiro "Thanks @kkoerner! For the air purifier, pulsing pumps are a-ok as we are not trying to move air through the roots in a precisely known way, just a ..." | Read more » over 7 years ago
zengirl2 "This is all very interesting @warren and @nshapiro because initially on reading the report with the air device and hearing the user's symptoms had ..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
kkoerner "I do have some documents and quotes for smaller pumps, though they're more costly (roughly $100 with shipping included) and when LukeS tested simil..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
nshapiro "in terms of jeff's questions: I'm not sure I understand the bell jar totally. I think a month is a good time for a test, to minimize illusory short..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
nshapiro "yes! a 3 way would be great, they really do moan when they get jammed. A three way or a two way that vents the non-line engaged channel would be id..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
mathew "1) Looking up the flow rate is going to give a rough estimate, but we will probably have to measure in-situ. The bubble method is a good one here. ..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
warren "Hi, Nick, thanks! Using an arduino to switch pumps or valves seems totally plausible. For prototyping, fans was easier, and I do wonder if we could..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
nshapiro "I love this idea! It really highlights that this kind of intervention could be a way to make the diffuse impacts of indoor air quality quantifiable..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
warren "I managed to cobble together an Arduino program to try this out: Button turns on one of two fans, randomly. On second press, it reveals which had ..." | Read more » almost 8 years ago
mathew "the cutter works great! I went through similar initial issues, setting the blade lower and not seeing it cut all the way through. I settled on the..." | Read more » over 9 years ago
warren "Cuvette holder! Learning that it's much easier if no parts are left behind on the cutting mat. It makes for much faster turnaround of multiple cuts..." | Read more » over 9 years ago
warren "Tried cutting plastic - the kind that folders are sometimes made of (turns white when creased) and it works ok-- I think three cuts instead of two ..." | Read more » over 9 years ago
warren "More cuts! " | Read more » over 9 years ago
liz "Heard through @mathew (who was excited): "We made a kit that had a bunch of simple, DIY accessible material parts and that could be taken apart ea..." | Read more » almost 10 years ago
mathew "I think @cfastie's point about raw materials being a problem for crafty objects is certainly true. The dividing line is fuzzy between repurposing ..." | Read more » almost 10 years ago
cfastie "I agree with jwms that the two go together, and I don't quite understand the distinction between the two. Found objects rarely fit the need perfect..." | Read more » almost 10 years ago
liz "Great to hear @jwms ! @Btbonval , thanks for these great points. " | Read more » almost 10 years ago