New Model

Assembled model this was craeted in sections using
the laser cutter and was then glued together to create the three individual pieces as seen above. The material used in the model is 6mm MDF which is an excellent model making material with the laser cutter. The next step is to sand the model down to create a good key for the paint to adhere to as well as drilling any holes and other thing that need to be done before primer and paint.


Concept Change

After some research and investigation on the ball system I have come to the conclusion that it will work for this application because it would have to be to big so I am going to return to an earlier concept. This will allow me to incorporate the electronic warning glow and controls into the one piece.

Assembled Mounting System

This mounting system allows the device to be located on any surface in the vechicle as the ball mount technology gives a wide range of motion while fixed vertically or horizontally in the machines cab.

Ball Mounting System

Concept Inspiration Dyson

A major part of the project for me the mounting system for the cab display which must be moveable and fix to either a vertical or horizontal surface. So after much thought and research i am going to use the ball steering system on the Dyson vacuum as inspiration for the mounting system which must move in all directions.

Been A While!!!!

Its been a while since i have blogged so i was just looking at technologies for the product and i think the most important part of the project is the interface of the product which is located in the cab of the vechicle.

Research Books

Henry Drefuss The Measure of a Man & Woman and also Designing with the Mind in Mind by Morgan Kaufman are excellent books for interface design and for peoples habits and traits while operating a machine.