Design Specifications

Design Specification Considerations

1. What do you want your project to do?
   • I want to replicate Derek Hugger’s kinetic sculpture, Annulation. The three rings should oscillate in harmony and create an aesthetically appealing illusion.
2. Is the project for you or someone else?
   • I haven’t decided if I am going to mount the sculpture on a wall in my room, give it to my mom to put in her office, or gift it to the school (if they want it).
3. If someone else, have you talk to them about design specs?
   • Whether or not I keep it for myself, the design specs will not change.
4. Are you considering a group project? What is your part?
   • This will not be a group project.
5. Will your project be inside or outside?
   • Inside, but I guess it could go outside if I treated the wood.
6. Will your project be portable?
   • No, it must be mounted on a wall.
7. Will your project connect to the Internet?
   • As of right now, no.
8. Will your project use Bluetooth?
   • I’m not planning on using Bluetooth since there is no need to control the sculpture remotely. However, I may add a component that would allow me to restart the structure after it completes its cycle.
9. Does your project have intelligence (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, computer)?
   • The original sculpture does not have intelligence, but in order to add electronics, I could put music to the up and down motions of the rings.
10. What are your project inputs?
    • N/a
11. What are your project outputs?
    • N/a
12. How does your project different from the project that inspired you?
    • Because the woodworking is so intricate, my first goal is to just replicate Hugger’s sculpture by following the plans exactly. After I accomplish that, I might try to change the material (i.e. acrylic) or add electronics.
13. When was the inspirational project built?
    • 2014
14. Do you have a tutorial or instructions for your project?
    • Yes, I have bought the plans.
15. What is the maximum that you want to spend?
    • The hardware will constitute the bulk of the cost. I’ve already made a spreadsheet summing the cost of all the parts.
16. What are the dimensions of your project?
    • 21.6" h x 20.7" w x 7.6" d
17. What materials will you use?
    • See Google Sheets
18. Are the parts for your project still available?
    • Yes
19. Are the tools you need for the project found in the FabLab?
    • Yes- CNC machine, laser cutter, hacksaw?
20. How will you hide the electronics?
    • Include a panel behind wall mount