June 17, 2004
Kinkajou Redesign for 10 Units
Following our decision to reduce financial exposure by producing just 10 units, I have redesigned the Kinkajou Gamma prototype (maybe it's now the Delta?) to use a stock heatsink (Aavid 60520) instead of the custom extrusion. I've included Peter's excellent handle design and large rubber bumpers to cushion falls. The projection lens is pulled inside the case to maintain the present, effective, optical design with the flat heatsink. A zero-power glass window will be added for protection in lieu of the plastic lens cap.
The reel drives are unchanged:
The Aavid heat sink forms the rear of the housing. Luckily, it's 250mm wide, just enough to house the reels, condenser lens and switch. The PCB fits behind one of the reels. The LED, PCB and condenser optics are unchanged.
Exploded view of the Kinkajou "delta" prototype. See the pdf version [PDF]
Comparison of the Kinkajou beta and delta prototypes.
