K2 Zoetrope In progress
Damien Monteillard -> Zoetrope K2 | Julie Genévrier -> Concept des personnages | Sylvain Philip & Damien Monteillard -> Programmation arduino | Creative Commons BY-NC-ND
Definition
A zoetrope is a device that creates animation through an optical illusion based on the principle of motion decomposition (the principle of cinema).
The K2 zoetrope is a device with multiple advantages, such as the ability to change animations easily and the option to view a 2-second animation.
Demo
Features of the K2
- Interchangeable tray. 24 or 48 figurines 3d printed and hand-painted with acrylic
- Option to change the figurines (magnet + alignment tab)
- Lid for optimal use in daylight. It also keeps the figures safe, as you mustn’t put your fingers in there. There is an electronic safety feature too.
- Front panel controls with cam switches:
- Activate the motor to rotate the turntable in one of three directions (-1, 0, 1)
- Turn the LED strobe on or off.
- Change the strobe frequency to test at higher frequencies. This is a bit experimental at the moment, to be tested…
It is bulky, but the width is that of a standard hi-fi unit.
This model is a prototype (POC – Proof of Concept). Why not, one day, develop it into a more aesthetic and less bulky version?
Design
To develop it, I used the following open-source tools:- Freecad for the design of the mechanical parts > Create a blog post about Freecad.
- Blender for character modelling and animation, as well as mechanical assembly, ray tracing simulation and modelling, and rigging (+Python code).
- GIMP and Krita for character texturing.
- KiCad for electrical schematics and the development of a bespoke circuit board.
- Cairo for developing the board’s grid pattern.
- Inkscape for labels.
Some photos of the prototype
Manufacture
Screen module + lock
The 3D-printed ABS lock shaft broke several times.As a result, new aluminum shafts had to be turned on a lathe.
