First! Took the Processing sketch and made it possible to update the colors on each led for a better idea of the visual effect. Will decouple the pattern code so can hopefully easily port it to another framework/language.
Updated various google docs.
I am somewhat set on making the original Tensegrity design.
I have obtained an AC drive controller and motor from Trademe. Hopefully P will help me get them connected in the next couple of weeks.
Getting into it. Over the last two weeks:
- Assistance from Mr. H allowed me to test the 1HP electric motor with the AC drive.
- Connected a fadecandy up to raspberry pi. Altered processing sketch to dump OPC layout and fadecandy config.
- Pulled out old neopixels from Sensorium. Ordered the remainder needed from adafruit.
- Ordered a slip ring.