Posted on by rstern7

Step by Step

  • Last week
    • Heel Components
      • The 1st version of the 3D prints for the heel component arrived. However, they did not fit in each other, so I tried modifying the physical components with a jewelry file to see if I could get them to fit. This caused the threads on the largest of the rings to snap.
    • Platform work
      • I hollowed out the pre-existing platform of a heel that I own so that it can be used in the shoe until a custom platform has been fabricated. 
  • This week
    • Heel Components
      • I will continue to modify the 3D components and order the second version of the design.
    • Bluefruit
      • I will start to experiment with the Bluefruit components to see if I can get the device to work.
  • Next week
    • Heel Components
      • If the second version of the components function properly, I will order the final version in metal. Otherwise, I will continue to iterate and order new versions.
    • Motor
      • While in Milwaukee, I will go to American Science and Surplus to see if they have recommendations on small motors for the shoe.
    • Bluefruit
      • Once I have the motor, I will begin experimenting with the Bluefruit board to see if I can get it to spin the motor in two directions.