paper-based electronics for creative expression
This example uses free-floating flexinol wire (not attached to anything). When the wire is heated up, it twists. The tape around the wire prevents the wire from accidentally twisting back on itself and shorting.
Made by Elias Ajaga as part of the paper-based electronics workshop at RISD.
Here is an example of using SMA wire both to make paper curl and to change the color of liquid crystal paint. This example also squeaks as it moves.
Made as part of the paper-based electronics workshop at RISD.
Flexinol wire mechanism made by actuating two creases, causing the paper to fold twice for more dramatic movement.
Made by Ryan Mather as part of the paper-based electronics workshop at RISD.
Testing flexinol wire by sewing it through a strip of paper. Paper curls up when wire contracts.
Made by Connor Lynch as part of the paper-based electronics workshop at RISD.
Testing flexinol wire by taping it directly to paper towel. Wire contracts within the tape and then becomes wave as it cools and expands.
Made by Fernando Diaz as part of the Paper-based electronics workshop at RISD.
