Week 13: Applications and Implications

For this week, we had to answer some questions thinking about our final project.

What will it do?

I will create a parametric architectural pavilion, a temporary structure that can be assembled, disassembled and adapted to any type of terrain; which, provides a space for the interaction of entertainment, exhibition or study with an accepted thermal satisfaction.

Who has done what beforehand?

I have seen functionality parametric pavilion, but my short career I have not come to observe pavilions that interact with electronics. For the most part, they are rigid structures designed for a certain area.

What materials and components will be required?

I will use .18mm phenolic plywood for the parts of the structure and through the use of light sensors and servomotors, I will control the movements of the coverage, that is to say the direction of the light towards the interior of the spaces to obtain a constant illumination.
However, I require some additional materials such as a DC 5 volt source, a microcontroller board that covers the process and the connection cables.

Where will they come from?

I find the mentioned materials in the FabLab CIT.

How much will it cost?

When creating a scale of 1: 1, I will generate a portion of the entire pavilion to show its functionality of the aforementioned elements.
The approximate cost is 100 dollars.

What parts and systems will be made?

A scale model 1: 5 will be built with the MDF material and a portion of the pavilion with the plywood material. An electronic card that includes the light sensor and this move servomotors that will produce movement in the coverage of the pavilion.

What processes will be used?

For the design of the parametric module, we will use the grasshopper software that will allow me to generate construction parameters.
The pieces will be cut in the machine 3000 series Multicam Router CNC.
The manufacture of the plates will be developed with the help of the Roland MDX540 and its programming will use the arduino software.

What tasks need to be completed?

The integration and programming of 4 servomotors to a microcontroller to generate the movement of the coverage with a single plate. In addition, the design of the location plan of the servomotors in the pavilion and how the wiring will go through the structure.

What other questions need to be answered?

The power supply may vary when using direct or alternating current. Also, if the connections between servomotors should consider an isolation system.

What other questions need to be answered?

The power supply may vary when using direct or alternating current. Also, if the connections between servomotors should consider an isolation system.

How will it be evaluated?

The pavilion will be located in an area where light can be controlled and it will be tested if the coverage generates the desired movements from the entry of light into the sensors and these in turn move the coverage with the servomotors.