bloombot / Prototyping

Prototyping

Tools built for hands-on courses in interactive electronics and advanced prototyping. Graph paper, lattice structures, encoder wheels, and a 3D model viewer — useful objects for students learning to make things.

I 341 · I 549 Physical Computing

Student Tools

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3D Graph Paper
Isometric grid generator for sketching three-dimensional forms by hand. Configurable line spacing, color, and page size — print it and draw on it.
I 341 · Generator→
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Lattice
Parametric lattice structure generator. Adjust node count, spacing, and connection patterns to produce printable diagrams useful for physical structure work.
I 341 · Generator→
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Encoder Wheel
Rotary encoder wheel designer. Configure slot count and geometry — outputs a printable wheel for use in physical computing projects with optical or Hall effect sensors.
I 341 · Physical Computing→
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Encoder Design
Extended encoder design tool with additional parameter controls. Part of the encoder design sequence used in advanced physical computing coursework.
I 549 · Advanced→

On tinkering: These tools are self-contained HTML files — download them, run them locally, and feel free to use them as seeds for your own modifications. Pass them to an LLM and ask it to add parameters, change the output, or fork a new direction.

3D Model Viewer

STL Viewer

Load and inspect .stl files in the browser. Useful for reviewing student designs before printing — drag and orbit to examine geometry.