Prototyping

Alina tested the idea with some cardboards and it worked (Alina’s blog). We had to figure out how to let all the sides stay at 90 degrees when the box is folded — so we are going to buy some hinges that only go from 0 to 90 degrees. Hopefully that will solve the angle problem.

In order to push the box to the unrolled position, we need to give all sides a force. We are still deciding how to tackle this problem. But what is certain is that there will be two motors and two pir sensors. Some extra parts will be added as we do more testing and prototyping this week.

Once the hinges are arrived we will get some screws from the local hardware store and then test on either cardboards or basswood, or plywood panels.

Updates are to follow shortly.