From 4103c1645a9137da9275d3ba0ecaf4ce0c50bd24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hafnium Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:13:51 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] correct some formatting --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3ef180f..b6ddd80 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ # Acrylic Rainbow Pixels ## What is this? + The Acrylic Rainbow Pixels project stem from an art project at the Hacker Camp [BornHack 2023](https://bornhack.dk/), in Denmark, where we laser cut 150 x 150 mm acrylic plates applied with dichroic film, to create the crab character from the arcade game Space Invaders (1978). Given that this project is just a bunch of pixels, we have the flexibility to repurpose them for creating new pixel art at future events, with the main cost being the initial creation of the pixels. The pixels are easily transportable and require minimal storage and transportation space, although they weight a quite a bit relative to their size. @@ -9,7 +10,12 @@ Given that this project is just a bunch of pixels, we have the flexibility to re Day Space Invader at BornHack 2023 by Bart and Hafnium. Photo by [@Guru_san@mastodon.social](https://chaos.social/@Guru_san@mastodon.social/110842490808345178) ## Laser Files -You can find laser cut files in AutoCad DXF and [LightBurn](https://lightburnsoftware.com/) (.lbrn2) format in the [assets directory](./assets). The image below shows 150x150mm and 50x50 pixels in LightBurn for a 400x600mm (and 900x1300mm) laser cutter. +You can find laser cut files in AutoCad DXF and [LightBurn](https://lightburnsoftware.com/) (.lbrn2) format listed below. + +- 150x150mm pixel [.DXF](/assets/150x150mm_pixels.dxf) and [Lightburn](/assets/150x150mm_pixels.lbrn2) files +- 50x50mm pixel [.DXF](/assets/50x50mm_pixels.dxf) and [Lightburn](/assets/50x50mm_pixels.lbrn2) files + +The images below shows 150x150mm and 50x50 pixels in LightBurn for a 400x600mm (and 900x1300mm) laser cutter. ![150x150mm pixels in LightBurn for a 400x600mm laser cutter ](./assets/images/150x150mm_pixels.png "150x150mm pixels in LightBurn for a 400x600mm laser cutter") @@ -17,7 +23,7 @@ You can find laser cut files in AutoCad DXF and [LightBurn](https://lightburnsof ## Bill of Materials -- 3mm Acrylic plates +- 3mm acrylic plates - Self-adhesive Dichroic film - Sometimes called rainbow film. You can read up on [Thin Film Filters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichroic_filter) for more info on how these works. - Material type should be PET. Beware that some sellers does not make it clear whether the material is PET or PVC. PET is find, but laser cutting PVC is dangerous for you and your laser cutter @@ -36,6 +42,7 @@ You can find laser cut files in AutoCad DXF and [LightBurn](https://lightburnsof - Fishing wire: Fishing store or hardware store ## Tools Required + - Laser cutter capable of cutting 3 mm acrylic - Spray bottle - Microfiber cloth @@ -58,11 +65,16 @@ In case your laser cutter is not adjusted correctly and/or you cut with to littl 1) Apply dichroic film to acrylic plates - Check out this instruction video on [How to apply Window Film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B22QdNHtb_8), by TAP plastics + 2) Laser cut acrylic into pixels + 3) Create initial layout with your pixels on a desk or floor. - Ex. a Space Invader + 4) Tie pixels horizontally together with fishing wire + 5) Tie the top vertical line to a pole + 6) Hang pole on something ## Future improvements ideas @@ -71,9 +83,9 @@ In case your laser cutter is not adjusted correctly and/or you cut with to littl - More detailed assembly instructions ## Similar projects -- Day Space Invader at BornHack 2023, by Bart and Hafnium + unnamed volunteers +- Day Space Invader at [BornHack 2023](https://bornhack.dk/), by Bart and Hafnium + unnamed volunteers - Thank you to [Copenhagen Fablab](https://copenhagenfablab.dk/) for allowing public use of laser cutters. -- Pixel art workshop at Mindfuture Aps during Vestegnens Kulturuge 2023, By Bart and Hafnium +- Pixel art workshop at Mindfuture Aps during Vestegnens Kulturuge 2023, by Bart and Hafnium - [TBE lights](https://wiki.mch2022.org/Triangular_Bipyramidal_Ether_Light) at MCH2022, by Hafnium, Oliver Taubenheim, Richard Graham and lots of volunteers. - [Crystals](https://wiki.mch2022.org/Crystals) lights at MCH2022, by Polyfloyd