Original Idea - AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel GitHub Wiki

The general focus of the concept of space, as well with the elements that relate or in this specific case influence their ideas together.

Who is it for? :This is for the science community or people interested in the idea of Space Travel or elements of Space.

What is it for?: To be able to put the idea of Space/Space Travel and contain it within a box.

When will it be used?: It could be at anytime the user chooses, or in science/space based elements.

Why does it need to exist?: The reason this needs to exist, is for people to get an interest or a simple education of things such as Gravity, Physics, Technology and Nature Forces that exist out in Space.

Where will it be used?: There are many places that this can be used from institutions, to schools, to home reasons and even more!

How does it work?: It gives the user a sense of understand of the idea of Space and what it's like.

Materials

Pico Projector

Raspberry Pi/Arduino

Mirrors

Hollow Dome

Stand/Center

Tools

Gas/Particles

Snowglobe (As a base/example)

Inputs & Outputs

**Input: I want the user to experience this object by applying interactive elements that could be 'touched' or moved. Like a holographic type snowglobe for how it turns around when it is shaken up or moved in certain directions. So touching the dome like how touch screens are or moving the dome like snowglobes can add more interactivity for the user.

**Output: Along with being viewed from many points of view or in this case the image would revolve around the dome's entirety. I do hope to add if I can a type of touch screen based aspect to zoom in & out or how certain touch aspects would cause it to move at different speeds/rates.

Process

Design Aspect/Sketch Concept - Figuring out the measurements and the design mockup of how the design can be made or work. https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/20161031_164023.jpg

123D Design Model (Hollow/Outline Version) - To show the length and width of how each individual piece will look as a hollow shape before giving into the solid form of the next process. https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/Screen%20Shot%202016-10-31%20at%204.36.23%20PM.png

123D Design Model (Solid/Filled Version) - This is the process of how the pieces would look as a solid full shape before they get printed out. It is best to figure out the correct measurements before and after to ensure it is accurate to how it is wished for the user. https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/Screen%20Shot%202016-10-31%20at%204.38.26%20PM.png

Printed Pieces/Parts - The pieces that have been planned and printed out. It shows how they would look and will be the start before being assembled for the piece. https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/20161031_163502.jpg

Assembled Pieces Part 1 - The parts have been organized in order by size and step. It is best to start with the 'Hologram' placement and put it within the Torus/Stand to be centered for when the projection is released from it. https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/20161031_163519.jpg

Assembled Pieces Part 2 - The next step is to prepare the 'Hologram'/Stand and ensure that everything is alright to be placed. Then once it is confirmed it is best to then work with the Dome and try to place it on top of the combination of the two pieces. https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/20161031_163526.jpg

Assembled Pieces Part 3/Final - **Once all the pieces have been put together and carefully aligned. It will be used for the main and final thing. As the 'Hologram' and the Dome will be the main sections for the entirely of this creation. For the 'Hologram' will be used for reflecting and projection, while the Dome can be used for helping to strengthening the projection from the 'Hologram'.
https://github.com/AndrewJCharles/Space-Travel/blob/master/20161031_163537.jpg