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For my prototype, I constructed a cabinet that opens and closes ‘magically.’ I chose this project because I wanted to build a small machine/mechanism that used the pneumatic air cylinder as its actuator. The hinged door seemed to lend itself well to using an … Continue reading →

While brainstorming for this project, I recalled a few mechanical sculptures that had fascinated me and decided to do some research on one particular type: the kinetic wave sculptures for which artist Reuben Margolin are known for (http://www.reubenmargolin.com/waves/). These sculptures are … Continue reading →