✨Applications and implications✨
Hey there sis, welcome to this week's assignment which I will totally use to advance my final project
Soooo as all of you make know... we are near to the grand finale of FabAcademy :(
I'm thrilled to share w´ you the journey of creating my ShowSack though 🎒💖 This isn't just any backpack, as you knoq it's a kinetic, glamorous wonder that dances and dazzles with every step you take.
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🌸First, like all amazing things I Started with a vision, I sketched out the moving parts and brainstormed until I had the most gorgeous design ever. From exploring structures to ensuring the servos were just right, every detail was infused with my unique flair. The ShowSack is powered by an ESP8266 12F microcontroller and four Tower Pro MG995 servos, making each accessory move in perfect harmony. With modes that switch at the press of a button and a WiFi connection for seamless control, it’s as smart as it is stunning.
- MY FINAL PROJECT💋
🌸Inspired by the electrifying performances of drag queens, I wanted the ShowSack to move to the rhythm and beat of the music, just like a queen on stage. I used Catia for the design because it's simply the best, and I 3D-printed everything from the main plate to the chic attachments. For ultimate comfort, I designed a Y-shaped mold for the chest straps and laser-cut EVA foam for a cushiony back. And, of course, I filled the motor attachments with fabulous black feathers to test its fierce capacity.
🌸This project was a total learning curve, especially diving into electronics and programming, but every challenge was worth it. From setting up the ESP8266 as a WiFi access point to designing the perfect PCB and voltage regulation, I poured my heart into every detail. The ShowSack is more than just a project; it's a statement of creativity, innovation, and style.
🌸I used Adobe Illustrator for the perfect logo, making sure every detail was as fabulous as the ShowSack itself. And let’s not forget my fabulous schedule balancing design, coding, and documentation was a whirlwind, but oh-so-rewarding.
- Cool Backpack with leds
IF YOU WANT TO SEE ALL ABOUT THE PROJECT AND IT´S 🎀✨gorgeous✨🎀 FABRICATION PLEASE VISIT
🌸So taking a look bout what other people have done before I couldn´t find anything equal, I saw that a fellow friend here at Fab Academy 24 was doing something similar, but until her, I didn´t saw anything that was the same.
This particular backpack maybe can be put in here because of the output situation it has going on (kinda like my servos) and wifi access point controls:
And also take a look! it has a QR situation going on! just like mine awww
Where did the idea came from sis?🌈🔥
❥So, here in Mexico we have a Drag Race of our own, kinda like Ru Paul´s Drag Race but Mexa.
❥It is called La Mas Draga and here you can see the kind of costumes these gurls pull off, that's why I wanted a structure that could move in 4 axis, because I really want to dress them one day!
and now a poem.... my components
🎀And now... my pretty table of components🎀
SOPHIE´S FABULOUS SHOWSACK COMPONENTS |
Where to buy? | Amount | Price | Total price |
| 1 meter 1-inch strap | Amazon | 1 | $294.62 MXN/unit | $36.82 MXN |
| 1 meter 2-inch strap | Amazon | 4 | $278.00 MXN/unit | $69.50 MXN |
| AMS1117 3.3V | Digikey | 1 | $12.80 MXN/unit | $12.80 MXN |
| 3D printing filament | Mercado Libre | 1 | $147.00 MXN/unit | $147.00 MXN |
| ESP-12-F | Mercado Libre | 1 | $90.00 MXN/unit | $90 MXN |
| Microswitch 1 pole 2 throws 2 positions | Steren | 1 | $5.00 MXN/unit | $5.00 MXN |
| SMD capacitor 1206 10kΩ | Yageo | 4 | $37.00 MXN/unit | $24.66 MXN |
| Servomotor with 10 kgf/cm torquer | Steren | 4 | $174.00 MXN/unit | $696.00 MXN |
| 3.7V 1600mAh LiPo battery | Amazon | 1 | $183.86 MXN/unit | $183.86 MXN |
| 1 pair of 1-inch backpack buckles | Mercado Libre | 1 | $221.00 MXN/unit | $110.50 MXN |
| Smooth-On silicone 3030 activator | Amazon | 18g | $954.00 MXN/unit | $18.86 MXN |
| Smooth-On silicone 3030 rubber | Amazon | 108g | $954.00 MXN/unit | $188.67 MXN |
| TP4056 board with step-up | Mercado Libre | 1 | $69.00 MXN/unit | $69.00 MXN |
| Copper plate | Mercado Libre | 1 | $90.00 MXN/unit | $12.85 MXN |
| Ostrich-style feathers | Mercado Libre | 10 | $88.00 MXN/unit | $88.00 MXN |
| Button | Unit electronics | 1 | $4.00 MXN/unit | $4.00 MXN |
| Total cost | $1757.52 MXN |