make3 Control Machine
Project: make3
Requirements: To address the challenges of reliable wireless control on set, we designed and built the make3 Control Machine—a compact, precision-engineered device capable of seamless remote operation. Unlike commercial wireless protocols like Bluetooth and WiFi, which often struggle in environments saturated with competing signals, we implemented ESP-NOW, a low-latency, interference-resistant protocol optimized for real-time control.
Materials: Aluminum, 3D printed PETG, 3D printed resin, powder coated paint, ESP-32 microcontroller, custom designed PCB, rotary encoders and LCD screens.
Process: The fabrication began with the CAD design and 3D modeling of the Control Machine and all of it electronic components. We wanted a compact design that could house all components and still feel good in your hands. The main housing body was milled to of a single block of aluminum and the covers 3D printed using durable PETG material to achieve both structural integrity while alowing wireless signal penetration. The main body was powder coated to achieve a sleek finish and achieve durability.
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