That's a very simple idea. Anyone could build this and one could even make a remote controlled version where a servo turns the screw. The wingnut would need a lot less friction for this but it's not impossible to overcome. This way there would be no need for holes in a character either unless the servo somehow malfunctions. Thank you for this idea.
Vortex42, VERY perceptive comment! That was an issue in my mind when designing it, which I managed to solve - it's not so clear on the videos (nor on my original blog entry - I'll have to change that), but epoxied to the wingnut is a piece of square plastic that fits snugly inside the frame (but not so snugly that it impedes the sliding action of the wingnut) in such a way that it prevents the wingnut turning.
Only issue I can see is if the wingnut turns slightly it will miss the angled pieces... Is there a way for you to nsure the wingnut stays aligned. Other than that I'd say it looks like a great system! Nice work!
That's a very simple idea. Anyone could build this and one could even make a remote controlled version where a servo turns the screw. The wingnut would need a lot less friction for this but it's not impossible to overcome. This way there would be no need for holes in a character either unless the servo somehow malfunctions. Thank you for this idea.
Dinoslay 2 years ago
Thanks everyone for your kind comments!
Vortex42, VERY perceptive comment! That was an issue in my mind when designing it, which I managed to solve - it's not so clear on the videos (nor on my original blog entry - I'll have to change that), but epoxied to the wingnut is a piece of square plastic that fits snugly inside the frame (but not so snugly that it impedes the sliding action of the wingnut) in such a way that it prevents the wingnut turning.
McToddRidesAgain 3 years ago
Ahhh - So that's what that white thing is - I did wonder! Ingenious solution. I have to say, all in all, a great breathing rig! Very nice work!
Vortex42 3 years ago
Only issue I can see is if the wingnut turns slightly it will miss the angled pieces... Is there a way for you to nsure the wingnut stays aligned. Other than that I'd say it looks like a great system! Nice work!
Vortex42 3 years ago