Infinity Portal - Revision history

Steamboat at 21:17, 6 April 2014

2014-04-06T21:17:50Z

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2014-04-06T21:10:26Z

Step 4: Building the framework

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	File:portalBuild15.jpg\|Firing up the electronics		File:portalBuild15.jpg\|Firing up the electronics
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	~~We built the electronics using a Teensy 3.0 and a buffer chip (to step the 3.3v up to 5v) to push to the LED data line. We used WS2812 LED strips and powered them with a 70a 5v power supply.~~

	== The Final Result ==		== The Final Result ==
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	File:portalBuild20.jpg\|The effect is pretty mind-blowing in the dark!		File:portalBuild20.jpg\|The effect is pretty mind-blowing in the dark!
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	The final assembly had a few surprises - because of the way they are manufacturing and hung in the portal, the acrylic sheets have a small warp in them that makes the tunnel look like it opens to a huge room. Pushing on the front of the portal causes the tunnel to warp and change, and both sheets of acrylic are two-way so people can push from both sides to change the effect.

Steamboat at 21:04, 6 April 2014

2014-04-06T21:04:58Z

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	File:portalBuild16.jpg\|Pulling the protective coating off of the acrylic		File:portalBuild16.jpg\|Pulling the protective coating off of the acrylic
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	~~Building the framework took about 5 8-hour work sessions. We used the pallet that the acrylic came in on as a base for the framework.~~

	~~We ordered the 4x8 sheets of acrylic from Reflection Products in Roswell, Ga. Everything else for the frame was custom-built from the local hardware store.~~

	== Step 5: Building the electronics ==		== Step 5: Building the electronics ==
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	File:portalBuild15.jpg\|Firing up the electronics		File:portalBuild15.jpg\|Firing up the electronics
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~We built the electronics using a Teensy 3.0 and a buffer chip (to step the 3.3v up to 5v) to push to the LED data line. We used WS2812 LED strips and powered them with a 70a 5v power supply.~~

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	File:portalBuild20.jpg\|The effect is pretty mind-blowing in the dark!		File:portalBuild20.jpg\|The effect is pretty mind-blowing in the dark!
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	The final assembly had a few surprises - because of the way they are manufacturing and hung in the portal, the acrylic sheets have a small warp in them that makes the tunnel look like it opens to a huge room. Pushing on the front of the portal causes the tunnel to warp and change, and both sheets of acrylic are two-way so people can push from both sides to change the effect.

Steamboat at 05:29, 5 August 2013

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 File:InfinityBuild2Pic4.jpg|Front view of the design prototype
 File:InfinityBuild2Pic5.jpg|Side view of the design prototype
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 *Laser engraving the acrylic accent pieces for the archway
 *Building the Altar and testing different setups to support the illusion

Steamboat at 05:20, 5 August 2013

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 File:InfinityBuild2Pic4.jpg|Front view of the design prototype
 File:InfinityBuild2Pic5.jpg|Side view of the design prototype
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 We used the two prototypes that we had (conceptual and design) at the Alchemy Art Fundraiser and received the highest funding at that event. We've still got some fundraising to do, but it looks like people are really excited about this concept!

Steamboat: Created page with "The Infinity Portal is an interactive art project build for [http://alchemyburn.com/ Alchemy]. The concept of the project centers on an infinity mirror, which is an optical e..."

2013-08-05T05:19:51Z

Created page with "The Infinity Portal is an interactive art project build for [http://alchemyburn.com/ Alchemy]. The concept of the project centers on an infinity mirror, which is an optical e..."

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 The idea for this project is to create a large archway that appears to be a freestanding gateway standing on an altar. People walk up to the gate, triggering a proximity sensor. Once the system detects that a user is present, the LED strips inside the infinity mirror are triggered, giving the appearance of a portal having opened in the gate and extending backwards infinitely.
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 File:InfinityBuild1Pic1.jpg|The mirror side of the prototype enclosure
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 We had some good finds from the initial prototyping, and found that we can change the apparent depth of the tunnel by changing the brightness of the LEDs or spacing the two mirrors farther apart. We can make the tunnel appear to curve around by tilting the mirrors slightly. By using two of the two-way mirrors, we found that we could project into the back of the enclosure to make a projected image repeat indefinitely.
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 File:InfinityBuild2Pic1.jpg|Tam's concept sketch
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 File:InfinityBuild2Pic4.jpg|Front view of the design prototype
 File:InfinityBuild2Pic5.jpg|Side view of the design prototype
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 We used the two prototypes that we had (conceptual and design) at the Alchemy Art Fundraiser and received the highest funding at that event. We've still got some fundraising to do, but it looks like people are really excited about this concept!