[Gzz-commits] manuscripts/Control1 poster.rst octagonal.jpg

[Tuomas J. Lukka]

CVSROOT:        /cvsroot/gzz
Module name:    manuscripts
Changes by:     Tuomas J. Lukka <address@hidden>        03/05/05 14:14:18

Modified files:
        Control1       : poster.rst 
Added files:
        Control1       : octagonal.jpg 

Log message:
        fig

CVSWeb URLs:
http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/gzz/manuscripts/Control1/octagonal.jpg?rev=1.1
http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/gzz/manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst.diff?tr1=1.40&tr2=1.41&r1=text&r2=text

Patches:
Index: manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst
diff -u manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.40 
manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.41
--- manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.40        Mon May  5 14:13:14 2003
+++ manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst     Mon May  5 14:14:18 2003
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
    In optomechanical mice, the motion of the axles is detected
    by the IR light gate whose beam is cut by the slitted disk.
 
-Figures [ref-figrequired]_ - [ref-figoptomechanism] explain
+Figures [ref-figrequired]_ - [ref-figoptomechanism]_ explain
 the internal mechanism of optomechanical mice, 
 
 Our first solutions involved replacing the slitted disks
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@
    :width: 7.5cm
    :label: figwheelmechanism1
 
-   The principle behing the current version of 
+   The principle behind the current version of 
    our interface between the optomechanical mouse and
    LEGO pieces: driving the mouse axles by a rubber LEGO tyre. 
    A smooth tyre (Bricklink part no 132-old)
@@ -187,13 +187,13 @@
 
 The third and so far final solution is to use the mouse's own
 mechanism, simply driving it using a LEGO rubber tyre 
-(Fig. [ref-figwheelmechanism1]).
+(Fig. [ref-figwheelmechanism1]_).
 In order to drive the mouse axle properly, a small
 amount of pressure
 needs to be applied to the wheel; this is provided by a rubber
 band through a small
-LEGO mechanism shown in Figs. [ref-figpressmechparts] - 
-[ref-figpressmechanism1].
+LEGO mechanism shown in Figs. [ref-figpressmechparts]_ - 
+[ref-figpressmechanism1]_.
 
 .. figure:: pressmechparts.jpg
    :width: 7.5cm
@@ -258,6 +258,9 @@
 Practical tips
 ==============
 
+Mechanics
+---------
+
 The two most difficult goals to achieve are
 avoiding mechanical looseness and
 obtaining a rugged structure.
@@ -310,7 +313,11 @@
   
   )
 
+Handles
+-------
+
 For handles, 
+
 - shape edged, uncomfortable
 
 - several options for design
@@ -321,8 +328,27 @@
 
     - wedges
 
-- more ergonomic handles could be made by covering
-  LEGO handles with modelling "pasta" / paste / something
+.. figure:: octagonal.jpg
+   :width: 7.5cm
+   :label: octagonal
+
+   A rugged and relatively comfortable octagonal
+   handle built from slopes and inverted slopes.
+
+
+More ergonomic handles can also be made by covering
+LEGO bricks with air-hardening 
+modelling paste, as in [ref-figpaste1].
+
+.. figure:: paste1.jpg
+   :width: 7.5cm
+   :label: figpaste1
+
+   An ergonomic handle implemented using 
+   air-hardening modelling paste. The handle was
+   molded directly to the left hand of one of our research
+   group's members.
+
 
 
 Conclusion