17. Applications and implications¶
This week’s assignment is dedicated to planning the final project. This includes defining which functionnalities will be included, as well as all a bill of material and the fabrication methods for each part.
Final project : Demonstrator Furniture Modular Retrogaming Arcade Terminal¶
My final project is a demonstration cabinet for the fablab but also for the fabacademy. It’s a modular piece of furniture with an integrated arcade terminal (which can be replaced by whatever you want). This project will also promote the fabacademy with the different types of work done during the training
What will it do ?¶
The aim of this project is to show what can be done in the fablab.
I want to show visitors and members the different possibilities offered by the various machines in the Fablab. It’s a kind of promotional cabinet
The modularity allows you to make the part you want. You do not have to make all the elements.
Who has done what beforehand ?¶
This idea has been on my mind since I started working in fablabs. I wanted a product that was “easy” to transport and to be able to present the different facets of the fablab via this product.
What will you design?¶
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The furniture will be completely designed to be fully customizable according to the desired options.
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The main “joystick” will be created to integrate all the necessary elements.
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All the decoration will be created.
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The promotional items
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An additional joystick created from scratch.
What materials and components will be used ?¶
- MDF panel x8
- Poplar Multiplex Panel 4mm x2
- Blue plexiglass panel x1
- SMD components for additional joystick, and decoration
- Copper PCB plate
- Vinyl for decoration
- Thread for embroidery
- Mould and resin
- screws for wood
- wheels for furniture
Where will they come from ?¶
All materials will come from the fablab.
Online ordering for the “commercial” joystick components.
The screen and speakers will be recycled.
Screws and wheels will be from a classic bricolage shop.
How much will they cost ?¶
I have an estimation :
- Rapspberry PI 3 : 55 €
- Kit Arcade joystick : 25 €
- MDF : 48 €
- Poplar Multpiplex : 14 €
- Plexiglas (optional) : 30 €
- SMD and PCB : 10 €
- Decoration : 10 €
- Various : 10 €
Total : 202 €
For information, a multi-game arcade terminal of the same size costs in the trade from 500 €.
What parts and systems will be made ?¶
The furniture will be completely designed so that it can be easily made and assembled. It is symmetrical so there is no problem between the right and the left (you can reverse).
The door of module 3 will be made in plexiglass with laser cutting and engraving.
The joystick is created with a laser to integrate the different elements (joystick, buttons, raspberry pi).
A second controller will be created to integrate electronics and circuit creation. It can be used as a second joystick.
Moulding and resin will be used to make promotional items.
Vinyl will be used for decoration.
Embroidery will also be used for promotional items
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What processes will be used ?¶
- CNC machining : Furniture
- Lasercut machining : “Commercial” Joystick box + Furniture door + Decoration
- 3D printing : Handle, sound module fixation, speaker cover
- PCB machining : Circuit for second joystick
- VinylCut : decoration
- Digital embroidery machine : Decoration, promotional item
What questions need to be answered ?¶
There is a real question:
Can we see the technical possibilities that the fablab machines offer when we see the furniture?
How will it be evaluated?¶
The project will be successful if visitors and members see the possibilities offered by the fablab machines. Indeed, during visits, the machines do not necessarily work and it is therefore hard to show a concrete example.
The sound game part can attract the eye. As it can move, it can be placed in strategic places.