Here's my presented model + part 2 of 'trying to make my busy beacon's body'.
So far I'm eliminating all four body buttons, and replacing it with just the one at the front. The back pivot connection will stay the same (I'll add a wing nut onto the screw to enable easy locking).
H/w I need your opinion on some things.
-Image 1: Do you think the body's part lines (which I'm going to potentially add, interferes with the appearance of the body)(well they are essential, i have to add them, photoshoped image 1 to imitate)?
-Image 2: Do you think this orientation is plausible for connecting the receiver beacon. Do you like it better than my initial charging arrangement?
Any other comments appreciated, thanks
Daniel Dobbo.
3 comments:
hey dan,
i don't think the part lines are neccessary. it would be possible to arrange the internal electrical components via the holes in the connections of the coloured 'beacons' and thus eliminate the need for potential aesthetic dillusions like the part lines.
with the receiver... is it possible to have the usb connection parrallel to the surface it's resting on? this would keep it out of the way and reduce the "busyness" of the device itself..
overall i really like the design and the interface/huma interaction to change the modes. mad.
luke
Hey Dan
I think you’re headed in the right direction as far as the modeling is concerned. I agree with the fact that the buttons were adding to the confusion and I think eliminating them is the way to go too. As Luke mentioned I really don’t think you should have part lines either. This shape can easily be the result of plastic injection and as you know the part lines (of the cast) are pretty invisible on the final product. I also think adding the wing nut screw is not necessary either because it enables the user to set up the beacons in odd positions which will in turn add to the confusion. Imagine this thing on a cubical wall and two “beacons” locked in almost the same height…
Great modeling talent
Jeff
Hey dan! sweet photoshopping there, a skill which I am still yet to acquire lol. Okay, the busy beacon is looking good, but I don't really like the positioning of the buttons and their size really overpowers the design (aesthetic detraction). However I reckon maybe you could incorporate these buttons onto the curved edges of the main tetrahedron. By simply clicking in a thin profile button on the curved edge you can achieve the same outcome without really altering this magnificent form. Part lines are not essential and like luke said, if it is possible to charge the receiver in a horizontal position, would be better , but if you can't its no big deal. I also really like robbie's idea of having a dimming effect which could be activated by simply turning the beacon in use. Oh and the turning of the beacons is a neat feature, don't need to change this and if there is any confusion about beacons being in odd positions maybe just have a "click and set" function on the wing nut screw to lock the beacons in appropriate positions. All in all though, everythings looking good and this design is definately on the right track. Keep up the great work mate.
Jonny
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