Wednesday, April 24 - Most of the morning was spent double checking the CAD files that our designers had produced overnight (did we already mention how much they rock?), making sure the electronics would fit inside properly after the prototypes are printed.
Final CAD checks for structural integrity before 3DP
We also finalised selecting the materials that would give us just the right mix of elasticity and aesthetics. All that was left then was to enjoy some coffee and snacks, catch up on correspondence, and pray that the prototypes will look nothing short of amazing once they come out of the oven in the morning.
Kadri and Henri pretending to be productive
Thursday, April 25 - We could hardly conceal our excitement when we got the call from Alphaform, saying that the prototypes were ready. Much to our relief, the Bands looked, felt, and functioned better than expected. Needless to say, we were very pleased with the outcome.
Our trip to Alphaform came to a conclusion after a heated (and lengthy!) discussion over choosing the colour and finishing for the best looking prototype. Can you guess what we ended up choosing?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what's the greatest colour of them all?
Our team would like to take this chance and thank all the wonderful folks over at Alphaform RPI Oy for their hospitality and expertise. See you next time!