Gantry Water Ripple Generator
Here's is a new project I've started a continuation of a few related ideas. The basic idea is a ripple generating paddle held over the tank water with a gantry assembly and powered by a stepper motor v-slot linear actuator.
This is just a preliminary setup. While the extruded aluminum gantry and moving parts seem to run well, with some more work I can improve the paddle + bracket design. I currently have the paddle running with a simple forward & reverse motion, but there are lots of possibilities for stepper motor control for various water ripple effects. The most compelling visual aspect of these projects has been shadow patterns cast on the tank bottom and the reflection patterns on the room ceiling and walls; I also have additional ideas for the lighting setup.
The tank is just filled with water, but I have concept for stocking it and currently rounding up and QTing my live organisms.
I might have an updated paddle design pretty soon and I'll also have video on the way.
Here's is a new project I've started a continuation of a few related ideas. The basic idea is a ripple generating paddle held over the tank water with a gantry assembly and powered by a stepper motor v-slot linear actuator.
This is just a preliminary setup. While the extruded aluminum gantry and moving parts seem to run well, with some more work I can improve the paddle + bracket design. I currently have the paddle running with a simple forward & reverse motion, but there are lots of possibilities for stepper motor control for various water ripple effects. The most compelling visual aspect of these projects has been shadow patterns cast on the tank bottom and the reflection patterns on the room ceiling and walls; I also have additional ideas for the lighting setup.
The tank is just filled with water, but I have concept for stocking it and currently rounding up and QTing my live organisms.
I might have an updated paddle design pretty soon and I'll also have video on the way.
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