The following thesis work presents a case study regarding the develop- ment of a purpose-built, modular, system of controls designed to integrate professional luminaries and control technologies with a simplified wireless user interface, facilitated by the implementation of open technologies. The impetus for such a project arises from the needs a long-term private installation, which is a project unto itself, the needs of which are diverse, and span the domestic, the professional, the elemental and sophis- ticated. The installation is comprised of a multi-functional performance and happening venue which exists in a re-fitted former barn, in which numer- ous, sophisticated provisions have been made for lighting, audio, staging, and dining. To address a new need at a late point in the installation’s de- velopment, a new control scheme will be added to the existing equipment. To be suitable, new control must exhibit high usability while being able to interact with complex assembly of control equipment and luminaries, address architectural constraints and budgetary considerations. Such a confluence of elements necessitates the development of bespoke solutions in order to adequately address the needs of all participants. The work opens with an introduction to the project, concise a ac- counting of its revisions, technical elements and implementations, loca- tions, and the individuals and groups whom have had influence on the development of the venues. Following, will be described the nature of the new request, its stake hold- ers, and a summarization of it’s requirements, condensed into a brief. Next will be identified possible routs of system integration and pos- sible channels of control to the existing architecture. Once a mode of approach is defined an exploration of available open technologies are described, culminating in the selection and definition of hardware and software based solutions, including interface software, control standards, and micro controllers to be used. Following, will follow the detailed development of two functional hardware prototypes designed and built to address the needs of the venue and it’s occupants. Also provided are acknowledgments of existing alterna- tive potential commercial solutions, their benefits, and obstacles. Finally the work concludes with an assessment of the output, descrip- tion of the materials, and a brief description of potential and intended further developments to the project.
Il seguente lavoro di tesi presenta un caso studio riguardante lo sviluppo di un sistema di controllo modulare appositamente progettato per integrare l’illuminazione e le tecnologie di controllo professionali con un’interfaccia utente wireless semplificata, facilitata dall’implementazione di tecnologie aperte. L’idea di questo progetto nasce dalla necessità di un’installazione privata a lungo termine, che è uno studio a sé stante ed i cui utilizzi toccano ambiti differenti: quello domestico, quello professionale siano essi elementare o sofisticato. L’installazione consiste in un polo multifunzionale per spettacoli e hap- pening situato in un ex fienile ristrutturato, in cui sono stati predisposti numerosi apparecchi luminosi, acustici ed altre tecnologie di scena e per la ristorazione. Per fronteggiare la nuova esigenza tecnologica di questo luo- go, verrà aggiunto un nuovo schema di controllo all’attrezzatura esistente. Perché sia adatto, il nuovo sistema dovrà mostrare un’elevata versatilità garantendo l’interazione con il complesso assemblaggio di apparecchiature di controllo e illuminazione, rispettando vincoli architettonici e dei costi. Tale confluenza di elementi richiede lo sviluppo di soluzioni su misura per rispondere adeguatamente alle esigenze di tutte le figure coinvolte. Il lavoro si apre con un’introduzione al progetto, un conciso elenco dei suoi aggiornamenti tecnologici e delle varie implementazioni, e poi sui luoghi, le figure ed i gruppi che hanno preso parte al processo di rinnova- mento. Di seguito verrà descritta in breve la natura della nuova proposta definitiva, i suoi stakeholders e un riepilogo dei suoi requisiti. Successivamente verranno identificate le possibili rotte di integrazione del sistema e possibili canali di controllo per l’architettura esistente. Una volta definita una modalità di approccio, viene descritta un’esplorazione delle tecnologie aperte disponibili, che si conclude con la selezione e la definizione di soluzioni basate su hardware e software, tra cui software di interfaccia, standard di controllo e microcontrollori da utilizzare. Di seguito, vi è la descrizione dettagliata di due prototipi di hardware fun- zionale progettati e costruiti per soddisfare le esigenze della sede e dei suoi occupanti. Sono inoltre riconosciute delle potenziali soluzioni commerciali alternative, con i loro pro e contro. Infine, il lavoro si conclude con una valutazione dell’output, la descrizione dei materiali e una breve descrizione degli sviluppi futuri previsti per il progetto.
Byte manipulation for fun and profit. A case study on the application of open technologies in the context of controls for lighting
BAROCCA, MICHAEL
2016/2017
Abstract
The following thesis work presents a case study regarding the develop- ment of a purpose-built, modular, system of controls designed to integrate professional luminaries and control technologies with a simplified wireless user interface, facilitated by the implementation of open technologies. The impetus for such a project arises from the needs a long-term private installation, which is a project unto itself, the needs of which are diverse, and span the domestic, the professional, the elemental and sophis- ticated. The installation is comprised of a multi-functional performance and happening venue which exists in a re-fitted former barn, in which numer- ous, sophisticated provisions have been made for lighting, audio, staging, and dining. To address a new need at a late point in the installation’s de- velopment, a new control scheme will be added to the existing equipment. To be suitable, new control must exhibit high usability while being able to interact with complex assembly of control equipment and luminaries, address architectural constraints and budgetary considerations. Such a confluence of elements necessitates the development of bespoke solutions in order to adequately address the needs of all participants. The work opens with an introduction to the project, concise a ac- counting of its revisions, technical elements and implementations, loca- tions, and the individuals and groups whom have had influence on the development of the venues. Following, will be described the nature of the new request, its stake hold- ers, and a summarization of it’s requirements, condensed into a brief. Next will be identified possible routs of system integration and pos- sible channels of control to the existing architecture. Once a mode of approach is defined an exploration of available open technologies are described, culminating in the selection and definition of hardware and software based solutions, including interface software, control standards, and micro controllers to be used. Following, will follow the detailed development of two functional hardware prototypes designed and built to address the needs of the venue and it’s occupants. Also provided are acknowledgments of existing alterna- tive potential commercial solutions, their benefits, and obstacles. Finally the work concludes with an assessment of the output, descrip- tion of the materials, and a brief description of potential and intended further developments to the project.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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