PS06 - Impulse Regulator

2024-12-14    3 minute read
Repository: https://git.sr.ht/~jaxter184/sculpture/tree/main/item/platonic-solids
close-up image of a sculpture featuring an LED ring, being refracted by a clear tube and chaotically reflected off the inner walls of the cube enclosing it. Thin steel cables are faintly visible coming out of the black plastic corners of the cube.

I've almost certainly forgotten something, so feel free to email me for clarification (or if you want me to build you something): construct@jaxter184.net

Build guide

Laser cut 3mm clear acrylic

  • Export the laser cutting files from 06-panel.FCStd
    • Select the Page in the tree view
    • File -> Export (Ctrl+E)
    • Filetype: Technical Drawing (*.svg)
    • Save
  • Might need to be manually cleaned up
  • 6 pieces
  • Thanks to the friends who let me borrow their laser cutter

One-way tint film

  • This particular product was shipped without a cardboard roll, or any outside protection, so there were some scuffs and wrinkles
  • Is often adhesive backed, even if it doesn't seem like it
  • Spritz down some water while applying, it makes bubbles easier to move, and doesn't affect the adhesive as far as I can tell
  • Apply to acrylic a bit too large, then cut away the excess
  • The holes are a little weird, but you can just roughly cut inside them with a craft knife

3D-printed corner brackets

  • Export from 06-corner.FCStd
  • Print with the inner side down, outer corner facing up
  • Get the ethernet hole version by setting the tip to Pocket008 (in the treeview right click menu as Set tip)
  • May need to use a drill to clean up the holes depending on your printer
  • I used PETG, but most "regular" materials are probably fine

Bits and bobs

TODO: document electrical crimes