Packaging Specifications and Design Eric Ellett Larry Price Dan Grum Jason Rice
What is GNMS? GNMS is a multi-touch capable surface designed for use with games and other media. The surface will be table-sized for an immersive computing experience.
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Design Considerations Mobile o Lightweight Large Screen o 24"x32" screen Sleek Design o Low housing overhead Cheap but sturdy o Able to support projector mounted on inside wall Ability to Upgrade o User cheaply swap/add components
Microsoft Surface " LCD Screen 81 lbs 43"x 28"x 28.6" Design Pros o Sleek o Lightweight o Leg room to allow users to be closer Design Cons o Not Mobile Image courtesy Microsoft Corporation
ExoDesk 40" LCD Screen Prototype stages
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GNMS 3D Sketchup
Preliminary PCB Footprint
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Cost of Materials Total Surface area of plywood needed: o (28 X 36) X 3 = 3024 o (36 X 36) X 2 = 2596 o Total 5616 in 2 o Price Per Square Inch: USD/Inch^2 Estimated Cost: $18.24 Estimated Cost Based Upon Available Sizes: Around $30.00 Total Length of 2 by 4 o 36 X 8 = 288 o 28 X 4 = 112 o Total 400 in o Price Per Inch: USD/Inch o Estimated Cost: $10.00 o Estimated Cost Based Upon Available Sizes: Around $15.00 Cost of Acrylic: $117
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