Interactive control panel
Jeffrey Reinten
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Concept [so far]: A large desk sized control panel with retro buttons. The styling would imitate a 1970 - 80's power station control panel [see images below]. Interactivity is to be incorporated but specifics are undetermined.
Construction and materials
Thin folded aluminium panels on a lightweight frame.
Interactivity possibilities
- Stage lighting
- Fire effects [with safety features, ?key ignition]
- Beer dispenser
Ariane Bingham Tue 8 Dec 2015 10:44AM
would this get set up in our camp area then @andrwwaugh ? how exciting!
Andrw Waugh Tue 8 Dec 2015 12:40PM
Sounds this idea is evolving.
I like this stuff.
I also like the original idea of something that controls the stage lights / fire effects for burning seed - though I'm not actually ready to build that part of it.
So maybe it should split in 2 projects?
You guys continue on the tangent you're on as it sounds like you have a good idea on how it could be achieved and in a shorter time frame.
And in future I can look into more lighting / fire control stuff and then we can collaborate on making that look good when that is ready?
So we'd either eventually end up with 2 consoles or maybe the functionality of the interactive control panel could be expanded upon over time.
Fyodor Krasniy Wed 9 Dec 2015 2:53AM
Theoretically, we'll have a multitude of controllers of various sizes, some having a broad function some just easter eggs. Everything will get there in due time, but lets begin with some buttons and lights.
Im preparing a project brief for you and rory after we nut out exactly what needs to go where for buttons.
Can I please get an inventory list of switches and buttons we have available?
Or what kinds of buttons we can make.
Fyodor Krasniy Wed 9 Dec 2015 2:54AM
@enervatix @andrwwaugh
Use this comment space as an inventory listing for electricals we have for the panels; Buttons etc.
Rory McMahon Wed 9 Dec 2015 3:35AM
Next time I'm at the maker lab I'll take some photos of what I've got.
Also here's a cool device for turning random buttons into bluetooth HID keyboard output that can be used to interact with a computer, do do say trigger visuals on screens, affect the lighting, etc.
Jeffrey Reinten Sat 12 Dec 2015 4:39AM
@fyodorkrasniy I'd love to get involved with this project.
Fyodor Krasniy · Tue 8 Dec 2015 9:35AM
It will be mostly as an interactive piece near the chill space Im thinking. So adding in the "plasma reactor" into it would be good if we can find the power cables for them :D