https://michaelcotydesign.com Michael Coty Portfolio Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:56:58 +0000 https://michaelcotydesign.com en https://michaelcotydesign.com/Basri Sun, 13 May 2018 00:59:13 +0000 Michael Coty Portfolio https://michaelcotydesign.com/Basri BasriAn interactive and immersive experience that promotes human creativity through creation of Islamic-inspired design. <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2cbcd37e83a18316f81cced89ccbf48ddc17e8cfb300a62fe8f432decb960d78/20180607_203959.jpg" data-mid="26700604" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2cbcd37e83a18316f81cced89ccbf48ddc17e8cfb300a62fe8f432decb960d78/20180607_203959.jpg" /> PROJECT TEAMMaxim Safioulline&nbsp;Michael Coty&nbsp; My role was to design and build Basri’s experience, while Maxim developed code, planned hardware, and guided the project. We created a small pavilion where participants interact with an immersive 360-degree projection of Islamic design patterns. <img width="2238" height="1326" width_o="2238" height_o="1326" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2cc2f1f28cad306d4cafc9ce9192255e0ae068dd8c725ac965768728fa9935ae/islamicdesign.png" data-mid="16343581" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2cc2f1f28cad306d4cafc9ce9192255e0ae068dd8c725ac965768728fa9935ae/islamicdesign.png" />Research History is the foundation of Basri. Researching the Islamic Golden age helped shape constraints.&nbsp; <img width="1900" height="1298" width_o="1900" height_o="1298" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/13ed4fd00660a728487d3375e635b3ee13ef6899e598d38bde7c9260d3753a56/sketch2.png" data-mid="16343386" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/13ed4fd00660a728487d3375e635b3ee13ef6899e598d38bde7c9260d3753a56/sketch2.png" /><img width="1900" height="1298" width_o="1900" height_o="1298" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1d9113a446f67b4584e92291538d6c4d3d6df7243a723838c61020885627b9f0/sketch1.png" data-mid="16343384" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1d9113a446f67b4584e92291538d6c4d3d6df7243a723838c61020885627b9f0/sketch1.png" />Sketching Sketching object forms, exploring tactile interactions and possible scenarios helped direct digital / physical decisions. <img width="998" height="732" width_o="998" height_o="732" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/90722475f32cb4b61c3e10a3e10324ed5187b03d01557170b3c82f6f27cb8dbc/b.png" data-mid="16342905" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/998/i/90722475f32cb4b61c3e10a3e10324ed5187b03d01557170b3c82f6f27cb8dbc/b.png" /> <img width="1562" height="1476" width_o="1562" height_o="1476" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4a5e3c6097c7135e983bc74a90f1b482435b61f2ed0d3373e01707c7fe73ece4/a.png" data-mid="16342903" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4a5e3c6097c7135e983bc74a90f1b482435b61f2ed0d3373e01707c7fe73ece4/a.png" /> Digital DesignSchematics, 3D models, and rendering were created to help inform size and space.Understanding the objects form,material, and finish influenced&nbsp;a final design. <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8d02396b1529b69d1fa8ca407a48b1823ed784c91e2bd2f398c08c97e9b58bd7/IMG_7577.JPG" data-mid="26649868" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8d02396b1529b69d1fa8ca407a48b1823ed784c91e2bd2f398c08c97e9b58bd7/IMG_7577.JPG" />Prototyping After creating schematics and 3D renders, physical protoyping took place in the shape of a PVC frame. <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/29926bebebeaf73fbea84f066989d2e7d37e325fe32e51eb13cb4efc8ef4b4e5/IMG_8287.JPG" data-mid="26646960" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/29926bebebeaf73fbea84f066989d2e7d37e325fe32e51eb13cb4efc8ef4b4e5/IMG_8287.JPG" /><img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/77bc2121e2596dfe495abe5b323909222bea2d5502122c7e7808af0fedc95e45/IMG_8143.JPG" data-mid="26649632" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/77bc2121e2596dfe495abe5b323909222bea2d5502122c7e7808af0fedc95e45/IMG_8143.JPG" /> Installation Basri was installed and interacted with during the first ever SMC IxD senior show!This project is still in progress! https://michaelcotydesign.com/Emotional-Ecosystem Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:27:20 +0000 Michael Coty Portfolio https://michaelcotydesign.com/Emotional-Ecosystem Emotional EcosystemThe human brain is an emotional ecosystem that raises many curiosities. Is emotional data valuable, can it be captured, and represented? <img width="640" height="470" width_o="640" height_o="470" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61889581499eb548ab28db92f7a58cacd3cb0ae6c639c3948364526773ae4e7c/place-spin.gif" data-mid="14030267" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/61889581499eb548ab28db92f7a58cacd3cb0ae6c639c3948364526773ae4e7c/place-spin.gif" /> PROJECT TEAMCasey McCallister&nbsp;Sasha Bassiouk&nbsp;Michael Coty&nbsp; My role for this project was to design the emotional ecosystem’s Hub. This peice is the home base, and data storage center of the system. There are 3 pieces in the system.&nbsp; Casey worked on the labeler, and Sasha worked on the headband. Research Exploration and research is the foundation of this&nbsp;project.&nbsp; <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e64481c540bdbafa75a3d47930d37c1b5b9c6911a2b5bf55afb8190bd678558b/Hub_sketch.png" data-mid="14030259" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/e64481c540bdbafa75a3d47930d37c1b5b9c6911a2b5bf55afb8190bd678558b/Hub_sketch.png" /><img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8495bd8945896ed877ccebbf012b45b7deacf6085ea5f269f1350ce7a769fd63/other2.png" data-mid="14030260" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/8495bd8945896ed877ccebbf012b45b7deacf6085ea5f269f1350ce7a769fd63/other2.png" />Sketching During this process I explored how tactile interactions might take form. Sketching object forms and possible scenarios directed digital and physical decisions. <img width="640" height="541" width_o="640" height_o="541" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ed9dc63b793e68e8fcde580cf0ec900424fa88254b6e525324d38ca07f3b0530/final_hub.png" data-mid="14030258" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/ed9dc63b793e68e8fcde580cf0ec900424fa88254b6e525324d38ca07f3b0530/final_hub.png" /> <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/31ee410021b7ff1893b61f6d0c427ca904cc1f00018d4884de226149f26e1665/render.png" data-mid="14030261" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/31ee410021b7ff1893b61f6d0c427ca904cc1f00018d4884de226149f26e1665/render.png" /> Digital Design Schematics, 3D models, and rendering&nbsp; were created.&nbsp; Understanding the objects form, material, and finish helped create a cohesive system. <img width="1500" height="1158" width_o="1500" height_o="1158" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ff27e0f35d9bdbc22bb3e9d2562c97bb590532ffbe20d964aba50857fa65c18e/Hub_annotations.png" data-mid="14051585" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ff27e0f35d9bdbc22bb3e9d2562c97bb590532ffbe20d964aba50857fa65c18e/Hub_annotations.png" />Prototyping After paper prototyping and the first 3D print, feedback helped iterate and refine the design. Physical prototyping led to an understanding of the objects ergonomics and feel. <img width="1500" height="1158" width_o="1500" height_o="1158" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2b1f550e9edce215e55cd9a522a5a5d946b59ee6cd4886f474172894f6e0610c/proto.png" data-mid="14053468" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2b1f550e9edce215e55cd9a522a5a5d946b59ee6cd4886f474172894f6e0610c/proto.png" />3D Printing There were two rounds of 3D printing. The first prototypes were to inform shape, and ensure the system fit. The second print was our final for this project. <img width="640" height="427" width_o="640" height_o="427" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f2e836bea3fe6e07f3bd281eabf6c079ee0511607e515ab5a3383fabe8a6c983/grab.gif" data-mid="14030264" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/f2e836bea3fe6e07f3bd281eabf6c079ee0511607e515ab5a3383fabe8a6c983/grab.gif" /> <img width="640" height="470" width_o="640" height_o="470" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f46bc0cd5e7de756bf6a1e9fe0be3f60f7b0084b3eda90b1c770e88d1b6385f3/head.gif" data-mid="14030265" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/f46bc0cd5e7de756bf6a1e9fe0be3f60f7b0084b3eda90b1c770e88d1b6385f3/head.gif" /> <img width="640" height="470" width_o="640" height_o="470" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/272ff65afefc6f82363d88b99964d87418d46f0b821b3499ae9fb058cb6badb6/spin.gif" data-mid="14030269" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/272ff65afefc6f82363d88b99964d87418d46f0b821b3499ae9fb058cb6badb6/spin.gif" /> https://michaelcotydesign.com/H2GO Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:27:17 +0000 Michael Coty Portfolio https://michaelcotydesign.com/H2GO H2GO&nbsp;A wearable for surfers that measures water quality by checking for harmful contaminants <img width="1984" height="1114" width_o="1984" height_o="1114" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb0c7a52b91768b214a6ddf651abe8aa0d46cf1d42dab97f0fbeddb52d8b214b/h2go.png" data-mid="16332489" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fb0c7a52b91768b214a6ddf651abe8aa0d46cf1d42dab97f0fbeddb52d8b214b/h2go.png" /> PROJECT TEAMMichael Coty H2GO wearable provides surfers a piece of mind while in the water. &nbsp;Surfers are exposed to harmful contaminants while in the ocean, often without even knowing until its too late.&nbsp; H2GO monitors water levels actively and passively, providing a record of previous / current water conditions. <img width="1900" height="1928" width_o="1900" height_o="1928" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b8babaff70fdc14e89b8e30022de5b852e42ff656ec7ef40dc571b1c81d9cf36/h2go2.png" data-mid="14037086" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b8babaff70fdc14e89b8e30022de5b852e42ff656ec7ef40dc571b1c81d9cf36/h2go2.png" /> <img width="640" height="784" width_o="640" height_o="784" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16fa3f788f139a90d4cc6ee3c10234403ed545fbccf2e06ebd329637382c2ffe/render.png" data-mid="14029802" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/16fa3f788f139a90d4cc6ee3c10234403ed545fbccf2e06ebd329637382c2ffe/render.png" /> Digital Design Schematics, 3D models, and rendering helped inform size, form, plus material finish. <img width="1956" height="960" width_o="1956" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3f5112889a25a2ad520fc58edf39b92e73495cf04ac4c86a72388dd87e978ad1/ui.png" data-mid="16332608" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3f5112889a25a2ad520fc58edf39b92e73495cf04ac4c86a72388dd87e978ad1/ui.png" /> UI Design The interface visually represents data to create an understand of conditions. H2GO logs water quality and publicly shares the information. <img width="1596" height="1498" width_o="1596" height_o="1498" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9223ab2875c49cc99884910d952f2782c4c061e1dee1346e6bd0150bec4fdfa0/green.png" data-mid="16331500" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9223ab2875c49cc99884910d952f2782c4c061e1dee1346e6bd0150bec4fdfa0/green.png" /> <img width="1080" height="1392" width_o="1080" height_o="1392" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8c0c7e110107a56aa27cce55e8247b747f8587e1378adf938b0b5eb25164a318/red.png" data-mid="16331002" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8c0c7e110107a56aa27cce55e8247b747f8587e1378adf938b0b5eb25164a318/red.png" /> Final 3D RenderGreen means go, and red means no! H2GO is simple and easy to use. When exposed to water that is considered harmless it glows green, while glowing red when contaniments are detected.The hardware is simple and is an ocean intended wearable.&nbsp; <img width="998" height="1200" width_o="998" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f4a76cd9a6f59f5bc57f19904e7359521d3181c30a487670842a846110fd9a5/code.png" data-mid="16331671" border="0" data-scale="66" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/998/i/9f4a76cd9a6f59f5bc57f19904e7359521d3181c30a487670842a846110fd9a5/code.png" /> Prototyping H2GO is still a prototype. At this point arduino and a basic water sensor read voltage to detect contaniments.&nbsp; Protoyping will continue to evolve with more testing, and feedback. https://michaelcotydesign.com/Operation-CMD Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:27:18 +0000 Michael Coty Portfolio https://michaelcotydesign.com/Operation-CMD Operation CMD How migh we help students new to campus feel welcomed and informed?&nbsp; <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/69a31cb04ce8889b20f58efab9191bb99213677060b2b5dded3c9147ab798d2b/map.png" data-mid="14030604" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/69a31cb04ce8889b20f58efab9191bb99213677060b2b5dded3c9147ab798d2b/map.png" /> PROJECT TEAM Edwin Rodriguez Michael Coty Evan Pierre Santa Monica College’s new CMD campus needed a little help! We decided to help students feel welcomed and informed during their first days at school. <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7de16a5120ef87655655a57c647298006c15e65a6056419967a8bcb0def82912/research.png" data-mid="14030608" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/7de16a5120ef87655655a57c647298006c15e65a6056419967a8bcb0def82912/research.png" />RESEARCH We researched, interviewed students, and synthesized findings into insights. The final affinity map led our team to prototype 3 ideas.We persued the CMD Scavenger Hunt. <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2e37f377aed5cf72829b309678351f639d62bd54206b90e4628ee3beb8acb627/prototype.png" data-mid="14030605" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/2e37f377aed5cf72829b309678351f639d62bd54206b90e4628ee3beb8acb627/prototype.png" />Prototyping&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;User Testing We paper prototyped the scavenger hunt and the complimentary sinage. Students were given a series of tasks, and earned a mystery prize upon completion.&nbsp; Students had fun, and became more educated about their campus. All feedback collected shaped the final design. <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ff1d7a0c06a481c6a00ba74982d050ba63a8d7c5641cda4c4fae6762de88b8af/cmdopening.png" data-mid="14034860" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ff1d7a0c06a481c6a00ba74982d050ba63a8d7c5641cda4c4fae6762de88b8af/cmdopening.png" /> Opening Event Our design was a part of CMD campus opening event! &nbsp; The scavanger hunt maps led people throught the campus while the signage confirmed the right direction. <img width="640" height="853" width_o="640" height_o="853" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3eaeb3db28e404c41c35bd70349c9f79f3c3c84a88ca6300de8fa3890463b246/h3.png" data-mid="14030603" border="0" data-scale="97" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/3eaeb3db28e404c41c35bd70349c9f79f3c3c84a88ca6300de8fa3890463b246/h3.png" /><img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9e89313e00e8444317415a74d7c816dbfddedf4836549a7bf0615a07cd872268/h1.png" data-mid="14030602" border="0" data-scale="97" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/9e89313e00e8444317415a74d7c816dbfddedf4836549a7bf0615a07cd872268/h1.png" /> <img width="640" height="853" width_o="640" height_o="853" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dd5bd3f5b3d1d0eef4bb6773ea33d49853fd2e85729a89dddb368aa76734de8d/h2.png" data-mid="14030167" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/dd5bd3f5b3d1d0eef4bb6773ea33d49853fd2e85729a89dddb368aa76734de8d/h2.png" /> https://michaelcotydesign.com/DriftTrike Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:56:58 +0000 Michael Coty Portfolio https://michaelcotydesign.com/DriftTrike The Drift Trike Project <img width="640" height="328" width_o="640" height_o="328" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0436e2f3a8ffefa1a92de7677c0201f356172894e59a1662b624347995f4687/charlie-drift.gif" data-mid="36204819" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/e0436e2f3a8ffefa1a92de7677c0201f356172894e59a1662b624347995f4687/charlie-drift.gif" /> Welcome to the Electric Drift Trike Project!In 15 steps we will assemble a working electric drift trike. <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a57e72ce713686b2e17a4ed23cb658242dcaa9c2977dde7975e3c6959561a623/trike-resized.jpg" data-mid="36205733" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/a57e72ce713686b2e17a4ed23cb658242dcaa9c2977dde7975e3c6959561a623/trike-resized.jpg" /> Step 1: Pegs <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ae29307b0c360f61bbf754b13e0598c6c68f9d0a70db56c1070c843551a672d6/20190511_091504.jpg" data-mid="45555822" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/ae29307b0c360f61bbf754b13e0598c6c68f9d0a70db56c1070c843551a672d6/20190511_091504.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c9cc8b3f720d3a852148068fb6999ced813519ee997b7fd21ba71bc9f59c0521/pegs-resized.jpg" data-mid="36123557" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/c9cc8b3f720d3a852148068fb6999ced813519ee997b7fd21ba71bc9f59c0521/pegs-resized.jpg" /> Thread each peg onto the front wheel axel. Use an allen wrench to tighten pegs down. Step 2: Throttle <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dcd3e6ae315bd902c758f7dd829fecb1ad973d571d65a70fc09abcf842efd5f5/20190511_091735.jpg" data-mid="45556619" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/dcd3e6ae315bd902c758f7dd829fecb1ad973d571d65a70fc09abcf842efd5f5/20190511_091735.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba04a91e8aab9e0912988ce3bff4065d903e4b6a6447e0bbe283347d86832792/throttle-resized.jpg" data-mid="36203068" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/ba04a91e8aab9e0912988ce3bff4065d903e4b6a6447e0bbe283347d86832792/throttle-resized.jpg" />Install the throttle onto the handlebars by tightening the set screw with a 3mm allen key. Step 3: LCD Screen <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/286e7b546feb173bbfe5dc3c31422258f15be6c2b7c6efa0504dd2c7599f6348/20190511_092032.jpg" data-mid="45556785" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/286e7b546feb173bbfe5dc3c31422258f15be6c2b7c6efa0504dd2c7599f6348/20190511_092032.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c0c7d2c900a3f3115183e90b6d6aaafab4b29939c047c69c91844437154478ee/lcd-screen-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202888" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/c0c7d2c900a3f3115183e90b6d6aaafab4b29939c047c69c91844437154478ee/lcd-screen-resized.jpg" />Use a phillips screw driver to secure the power level selector. Strap the LCD screen by its rubber clamps. Step 4: Grips <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/67a590f6aba29754e9dca3dec94e7c71ac00d18033a502e6426131dd47d6b654/20190511_092301.jpg" data-mid="45556804" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/67a590f6aba29754e9dca3dec94e7c71ac00d18033a502e6426131dd47d6b654/20190511_092301.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6eb37dc4200d269db487b07bcca3805bfe6ad66632aa20a12fac643765ce97e5/grips-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202824" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/6eb37dc4200d269db487b07bcca3805bfe6ad66632aa20a12fac643765ce97e5/grips-resized.jpg" />Using a 3mm allen key install both grips. Step 5: Setting the Components <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa749db72b9d9f59e35bdc2e74f18da57767ad49a91d7a577751d2d80f107ec2/20190511_092632.jpg" data-mid="45556927" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/fa749db72b9d9f59e35bdc2e74f18da57767ad49a91d7a577751d2d80f107ec2/20190511_092632.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/046d65a103a0c282ab426984f01dc52a95aff3b2e9110323f080843b20779712/components-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202550" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/046d65a103a0c282ab426984f01dc52a95aff3b2e9110323f080843b20779712/components-resized.jpg" />With a phillips screw driver, 3mm, and 4mm allen keys tighten down handlebar components. Step 6: Wire Routing <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eb551818548e25778341516c2f5488f7c03c8a0f1d3fc2fae378cef771210180/wire-routing-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202175" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/eb551818548e25778341516c2f5488f7c03c8a0f1d3fc2fae378cef771210180/wire-routing-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e1462197added7275aa30ed8e268077ee80beb41539086d3aa4e23af2b213fd1/wire-routing-C.jpg" data-mid="45557966" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/e1462197added7275aa30ed8e268077ee80beb41539086d3aa4e23af2b213fd1/wire-routing-C.jpg" />With a brake cable (provided as a tool) and electrical tape, gentley route wires through the frame. Step 7: Wiring Clean Up <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d653bd04f0e9629ca6b6d287e1e80a927e7e9ba8e038d6949d0dcee26a97f955/wire-cleanup-C.jpg" data-mid="45558011" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/d653bd04f0e9629ca6b6d287e1e80a927e7e9ba8e038d6949d0dcee26a97f955/wire-cleanup-C.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71c16f793e829670600bd7862d8a5f46f24f12ee7e725e09c7bda48400864027/wiring-clean-up-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202168" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/71c16f793e829670600bd7862d8a5f46f24f12ee7e725e09c7bda48400864027/wiring-clean-up-resized.jpg" />Clean up the appearance of the wires with wire loom clips. Step 8: Motor Controller Mounts <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ad937615c436257a02634cf4388c9a943c272964e2153ec0a32637ccb29c3665/motor-controller-mounts-C.jpg" data-mid="45558179" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/ad937615c436257a02634cf4388c9a943c272964e2153ec0a32637ccb29c3665/motor-controller-mounts-C.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f4ffbaf4febe519524a6d367714247e5b9be7f4c6a03408ca4228d88c7d553be/Motor-controller-mounts-resized.jpg" data-mid="36124004" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/f4ffbaf4febe519524a6d367714247e5b9be7f4c6a03408ca4228d88c7d553be/Motor-controller-mounts-resized.jpg" /> Mount the motor controller adapter plates with their hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key. Step 9: Motor Controller <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7504dbade9378f232b6165dcee74cd6a84a2d3c87e8f0136267a170acf8e7d9f/motor-controller-resized.jpg" data-mid="36124057" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/7504dbade9378f232b6165dcee74cd6a84a2d3c87e8f0136267a170acf8e7d9f/motor-controller-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e9d244917c945a5b28d076f5e2dfa7b2c14f5ee8e749a85cbdcd607e1053b14/motor-controller-C.jpg" data-mid="45558300" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/5e9d244917c945a5b28d076f5e2dfa7b2c14f5ee8e749a85cbdcd607e1053b14/motor-controller-C.jpg" /> Mount the motor controller, with hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key. Step 10: Motor Controller Wiring <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a94bcaef7a22f366882ca553aa936c81800281abe99ee7af18a30a852abfbacc/motor-controller-wiring-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202149" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/a94bcaef7a22f366882ca553aa936c81800281abe99ee7af18a30a852abfbacc/motor-controller-wiring-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d13d93676843b43f0ed746741c00e588d04d1fd55030d9bc4e37278a106f94c0/motor-controller-wiring-C.jpg" data-mid="45558599" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/d13d93676843b43f0ed746741c00e588d04d1fd55030d9bc4e37278a106f94c0/motor-controller-wiring-C.jpg" /> Connect the throttle, lcd screen, brake inhibitor, and battery to the motor controller. Step 11: Motor Connection <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a94bcaef7a22f366882ca553aa936c81800281abe99ee7af18a30a852abfbacc/motor-controller-wiring-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202149" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/a94bcaef7a22f366882ca553aa936c81800281abe99ee7af18a30a852abfbacc/motor-controller-wiring-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a7f4f0bc36b7e1e22e9cca4ddd1fbf71c3109fb5bab3a60bd8caed5a5650fa00/motor-connection-C.jpg" data-mid="45558701" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/a7f4f0bc36b7e1e22e9cca4ddd1fbf71c3109fb5bab3a60bd8caed5a5650fa00/motor-connection-C.jpg" /> Connect the motor wires to the motor controller. Step 12: Battery Mount <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ce80e8e1b7db4fdffb2ba5320b9ff92e0050d80ea0efba132d3aa97404ebfc94/battery-mount-resized.jpg" data-mid="36124069" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/ce80e8e1b7db4fdffb2ba5320b9ff92e0050d80ea0efba132d3aa97404ebfc94/battery-mount-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/35e8fcbc2d752abd83bcb2c2363746c6cd70c4a0db1d4506ee01509c351b9ee4/battery-mount-C.jpg" data-mid="45559166" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/35e8fcbc2d752abd83bcb2c2363746c6cd70c4a0db1d4506ee01509c351b9ee4/battery-mount-C.jpg" /> Bolt the battery adapter plate to the frame. Use the hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key. Step 13: Battery <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a7a67f5a6d73d6cf21d5fb878fd8bd3414865f6d4ff1bc89b0c83996c4f9c61/battery-resized.jpg" data-mid="36124077" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/7a7a67f5a6d73d6cf21d5fb878fd8bd3414865f6d4ff1bc89b0c83996c4f9c61/battery-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/848c904910258c840808620c0395d709a7e86a878fef0be5b9c5fe15171535bb/battery-C.jpg" data-mid="45559316" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/848c904910258c840808620c0395d709a7e86a878fef0be5b9c5fe15171535bb/battery-C.jpg" /> Fasten the battery to the battery adapter plate. Use hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key. Step 14: Seat <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/27006cae5bf06a206064935700e4e23b807bf2f916267f251bd3aa041c4267ef/seat-resized.jpg" data-mid="36124083" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/27006cae5bf06a206064935700e4e23b807bf2f916267f251bd3aa041c4267ef/seat-resized.jpg" /><img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9cdcd9af53ebcc64039f2a7e9978b2ae4c3dd3196d32f587efca72ab905c8eaa/seat-C.jpg" data-mid="45559448" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/9cdcd9af53ebcc64039f2a7e9978b2ae4c3dd3196d32f587efca72ab905c8eaa/seat-C.jpg" /> Mount the seat to the frame. Use seat hardware and 4mm allen key. Step 15: Final Tune <img width="660" height="415" width_o="660" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/046d65a103a0c282ab426984f01dc52a95aff3b2e9110323f080843b20779712/components-resized.jpg" data-mid="36202550" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/660/i/046d65a103a0c282ab426984f01dc52a95aff3b2e9110323f080843b20779712/components-resized.jpg" /> Adjust components to comfort and give a final torque to each hardware. Before Every Ride <img width="640" height="328" width_o="640" height_o="328" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0436e2f3a8ffefa1a92de7677c0201f356172894e59a1662b624347995f4687/charlie-drift.gif" data-mid="36204819" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/e0436e2f3a8ffefa1a92de7677c0201f356172894e59a1662b624347995f4687/charlie-drift.gif" />Ride in a safe locationAlways wear a helmetRide with friends presentStart in a low power level Inflate tires to max pressure (printed on tire sidewall)Perform brake check to be sure the wheel stopsMake sure throttle and brake inhibitor function Have fun and be safe! https://michaelcotydesign.com/About Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:27:22 +0000 Michael Coty Portfolio https://michaelcotydesign.com/About <img width="1900" height="1298" width_o="1900" height_o="1298" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/271e0d9f15553701f6275906d6a7f5343f529bfb781787a4101e514f7d4925f7/m.gif" data-mid="14036078" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/271e0d9f15553701f6275906d6a7f5343f529bfb781787a4101e514f7d4925f7/m.gif" /> Interaction designer with a background in fabrication and mechanics. I create memories by designing interactive experiences through physical and digital exploration. I apply my versatile skills and balanced process to create immersive environments focused on Human-Centered Design. 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