[Gzz-commits] manuscripts/Control1 poster.rst paste1.jpg

[Tuomas J. Lukka]

CVSROOT:        /cvsroot/gzz
Module name:    manuscripts
Changes by:     Tuomas J. Lukka <address@hidden>        03/05/05 10:42:29

Modified files:
        Control1       : poster.rst 
Added files:
        Control1       : paste1.jpg 

Log message:
        Paste image

CVSWeb URLs:
http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/gzz/manuscripts/Control1/paste1.jpg?rev=1.1
http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/gzz/manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst.diff?tr1=1.26&tr2=1.27&r1=text&r2=text

Patches:
Index: manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst
diff -u manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.26 
manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.27
--- manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst:1.26        Mon May  5 10:34:50 2003
+++ manuscripts/Control1/poster.rst     Mon May  5 10:42:29 2003
@@ -160,8 +160,12 @@
 
 - a 2D joystic like controller
 
-.. differs from general joystick game controllers
-   by preserving its position
+This is not intended as an example of a useful controller;
+this example is simply to show that the LEGO Technic components
+can be used to connect
+
+differs from general joystick game controllers
+by preserving its position
 
 Practical tips
 ==============
@@ -215,6 +219,21 @@
   
   )
 
+For handles, 
+- shape edged, uncomfortable
+
+- several options for design
+
+    - slopes + inverse slopes octagon profile
+
+    - rounded bricks
+
+    - wedges
+
+- more ergonomic handles could be made by covering
+  LEGO handles with modelling "pasta" / paste / something
+
+
 Conclusion
 ==========
 
@@ -225,54 +244,41 @@
 - easy to build
 - reusable parts
 - USB -> can attach as many as we want, simple to use
-  programmatically e.g. in Linux
+programmatically e.g. in Linux
 - taps to several computer scientists' hidden background in LEGO building.
 - fun, motivating
- 
-Cons:
-
-- shape edged, uncomfortable
-
-    - several options for design
-
-       - slopes + inverse slopes octagon
 
-       - rounded bricks
-
-       - wedges
-
-    - more ergonomic handles could be made by covering
-      LEGO handles with modelling "pasta" / paste / something
+Cons:
 
 - weak (legos may break apart)
 
-    - requires careful construction
+- requires careful construction
 
-       - see tips section
+    - see tips section
 
-    - gluing parts
+- gluing parts
 
 - mechanical looseness
 
-    - some inevitable
-    - humans used to some
+- some inevitable
+- humans used to some
 
-    - can be alleviated to a great degree by careful construction
+- can be alleviated to a great degree by careful construction
 
-       - see tips
+    - see tips
 
 - relatively big size
 
-    - size has already reduced and will probably still reduce by new
-      inventions for connecting mouse's optomechanics mouse to handles
+- size has already reduced and will probably still reduce by new
+  inventions for connecting mouse's optomechanics mouse to handles
 
 - requires calibration
-    
+
 - having to explain to budget counters purchases of LEGO sets with
-  interesting names (or bricklink purchases)
+interesting names (or bricklink purchases)
 
 .. most of the cons are still acceptable for prototypes, using LEGOs for
-   prototyping won't rule out the possibility to create "real" controller
-   on the grounds of successful LEGO prototype
+prototyping won't rule out the possibility to create "real" controller
+on the grounds of successful LEGO prototype
 
 .. bibliography:: gzigzag