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Bonus 2 – Clamp for Arm Rest
After our failed attempt at 3D printing a clamp, we used aluminium profiles to create a clamp instead. The results can be seen in the photos below! Figure 1: Clamp Figure 2: Clamp with Device On Top
Bonus 1 – Clamp for Arm Rest
Considering the comfort of conducting rehabilitation on a sofa, we have decided to create a clamp for our product. The clamp will allow the device to be secured onto the arm rest of a sofa. In our first attempt, we
Organisation of Electrical Components
Previously, our electronic components were placed loosely around and was not attached securely to any part of our device. This was because we were still in the prototyping stage and we did not want to fix down the position of
Bluetooth Control – Improving User Interface for Annikken Andee
To improve the user interface, we decided to colour code the control to differentiate between the fingers. Additionally, when the button is pressed, the colour of the button would change as well. The code we used is as such: #include
Bluetooth Control – Further Work on the Annikken Andee
Our first tinkering experience with the Annikken Andee U shield proved that it is possible for us to use it to control our product! We did further work on the coding to create widgets which could control the various fingers
Putting the Components Together 5 – Nylon Wire Routing
Our initial testing saw the nylon strings tangling with one another. Hence, to prevent such wire entanglements, we decided to use tubings that will guide the wires all the way from the fingers to the motor spool. The use of
Putting the Components Together 4 – Motor Housing on Arch Support (Chosen Design)
Considering the pros and cons of the previous 2 ideas for the attachment of the motor housings on the side and on the arm, we came up with a third idea which we are implementing in our final product. Instead
Putting the Components Together 3 – Motor Housing on Side
As seen from the previous post, we made a first attempt of putting the motor housing on the forearm on the hand. This proved to be not feasible. Considering the fact that our product is mainly for the purpose of
Putting the Components Together 2 – Motor Housing on Arm
As previously mentioned, we would be attempting to attach our motors directly onto our arms. This would allow the user to conveniently carry the device around. Our attempt at doing this can be seen in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: