1.6.15

Thesis:

I have been working on my methodology this session (mainly on my sampling methods and justification for them). I am also working with the IBDM data base to get some figures for my research.

Build: 

I have been struggling finding space to do my work, this is becoming more apparent as the size and material required for my project increase. To address this issue I have moved my workspace out of my dining room and into the cellar area. It has taken me a few days to clean and clear the place out but now I have a new workspace and I hope this move will improve my progress on the build.

I have been working on a set of prototype eyes (1.1) for the model. I did not make the eyes I purchased them at the start of the year from a company called nissell who specialise in the production of glass eyes. The mechanism I am developing is based on a standard ball and socket mount application however I have implemented a new mechanism that is typically used in model helicopters and I believe it will allow for more stable and direct control of the operations of the eyes. I decided that these eyes would suit the character as they are very strange, inhuman representations and the glass reflects the detail within the eyes really well. Thus adding to the uncanny effect that I am aiming to achieve in this project.  

1.1

Feelings: This session has been interesting but rather dis-jointed, I am hoping that I will be able to get back to a regular pattern with University work now b.a assessments are over and the half term holidays are finished. I am taking time today to re-establish my aims and objectives and set out a time table for the next couple of months. 

Evaluation: This session has had it's ups and downs, It has been rather difficult to balance work, childcare and University this month, which has inevitably effected my progress over this session. 

Analysis: I am now half way through the course, my current word count stands at 13,000 and the robot is about half way finished also. This is about right for my set schedule, however I want to gain some more ground so I have time to play with over the summer holidays.  

Conclusion: I has been a very trying session, and I feel physically and mentally worn out at the moment. However, I know from past experience with type of expression is typical for a lengthy project with many complex elements. I am not worried about the project at the moment as I still feel I have progressed both sides as much as humanly possible over the past month. 

Action Plan:

Finish methodology, advance system functionality and complete eye operations ready for eye-lid construction.