Thesis: Still working on analysing data from questionnaire and IBDM database (completion due in 3 weeks).
Model: I have installed the brackets for the cheek system today, as the character is going to have baggy skin and I wanted to be able to manipulate the silicone layer as much as possible between the upper lips and the lover eyelids. The cheek brackets are drilled to hold a resin cast of the cheek muscles that should eventually line up with the lip muscles (resin members that will be attached to the black heat shrink on the lips).
I have also purchased the new model spektrum ds6 transmitter second hand off ebay. I am going to be working on using the mode switches to control different facial functions and set expression during operation and further integrate these functions into the hybrid (arduino) system. I still be using the old transmitter for the mouth up/down left/right operations as I wanted this whole system to run on an independent unit for demonstration purposes.
Feelings
I feel very much back on track with the project after a few days taking it easy, I did not managed to fully disconnect myself from the project as im not wired like that.
Evaluation
I really like how the cheeks move, the simplicity of them adds to how they appear when in operation. I think once I finish them off with miliput they will become an important element of the project as they really move like cheek muscles under r.c control. The new R.C controller is very complicated its basically got an in-built computer into the interface. It can be configures to operated 6 motors and also switch to different operations using the switches on top of the controller. I think the best way to get to grips with this remote is to use it with a bunch of servos wired into the receiver. On the plus side it really is a nice looking remote... as far as remotes go and I am really impressed with how dynamic the levers are and how configurable all the switches and lever are. I thing this will prove very useful when it comes to controlling the parts of the character than are going to be operated via manned control.
Analysis
The current situation of the project is sort of making sense, I feel fired up and ready to get on with things but keeping to together enough to go through the IDBM data base with the meticulous approach that I have set out from the start is really tough to keep up. I am trying to do a year every night but at the moment its more like 50 film titles a night as it really is that difficult to examine each film in detail and look at who was involved in each film, what special effects where used and how. I am also keeping track of these details via tally charts in my diary. This process is helping as spending hours on end looking at the computer really gives me a headache so glancing away for a few minutes at a time and actually writing the information by handing into a table gives me a brake from this.
Conclusion
In conclusion the past few days have been both kinda frustrating and re-freshening at the same time. If I am being honest I woke up on Friday morning ready to go again and although I had promised everyone that I would take time off from the project I was very much still working on things in my head and jotting bits down on paper when I could.
Action Plan
Look at making some eyelids, research on what the best way to display the data from the ibdm data base is for my thesis. I have got a book from the library on statistical data analysis so I will look at implementing some of approaches from that into my work.
I feel very much back on track with the project after a few days taking it easy, I did not managed to fully disconnect myself from the project as im not wired like that.
Evaluation
I really like how the cheeks move, the simplicity of them adds to how they appear when in operation. I think once I finish them off with miliput they will become an important element of the project as they really move like cheek muscles under r.c control. The new R.C controller is very complicated its basically got an in-built computer into the interface. It can be configures to operated 6 motors and also switch to different operations using the switches on top of the controller. I think the best way to get to grips with this remote is to use it with a bunch of servos wired into the receiver. On the plus side it really is a nice looking remote... as far as remotes go and I am really impressed with how dynamic the levers are and how configurable all the switches and lever are. I thing this will prove very useful when it comes to controlling the parts of the character than are going to be operated via manned control.
Analysis
The current situation of the project is sort of making sense, I feel fired up and ready to get on with things but keeping to together enough to go through the IDBM data base with the meticulous approach that I have set out from the start is really tough to keep up. I am trying to do a year every night but at the moment its more like 50 film titles a night as it really is that difficult to examine each film in detail and look at who was involved in each film, what special effects where used and how. I am also keeping track of these details via tally charts in my diary. This process is helping as spending hours on end looking at the computer really gives me a headache so glancing away for a few minutes at a time and actually writing the information by handing into a table gives me a brake from this.
Conclusion
In conclusion the past few days have been both kinda frustrating and re-freshening at the same time. If I am being honest I woke up on Friday morning ready to go again and although I had promised everyone that I would take time off from the project I was very much still working on things in my head and jotting bits down on paper when I could.
Action Plan
Look at making some eyelids, research on what the best way to display the data from the ibdm data base is for my thesis. I have got a book from the library on statistical data analysis so I will look at implementing some of approaches from that into my work.
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