Monday, August 26, 2013

Photo Journey: First Hand Build




It's been a couple months since we last updated our blog, we've been busy building! The first hand is now standing strong in all its glory, thanks to the hard work of our amazing crew. Take a look back at the last 12 weeks and the building of the first hand:

Concept photo: 3-D rendering of Colin's right hand

Live mold of Colin's right hand

Cutting the pieces of the first hand- CNC router

First hand pieces cut! 

A first stage test of the materials, construction techniques and lighting 

Thumb: full size prototype

Multi-color programmable LEDs

Testing the lights!

Settling into our build space at American Steel Studios in West Oakland

Lots and lots (and lots) of sanding...


Painting the first hand 
Painting- polyurethane clear coating








Wiring LED lights throughout each piece







Sautering and wiring 



Testing the lights!










Assembling the first hand

                                                 




First hand complete!
Metal base

Wrist assembled with LED lights





First hand assembled!