I always feel like I'm holding my breath trying to be patient for this project. I'm so sorry to hear about the team, I hope whoever's wife gets better soon.
How far do you think the project is along? I've seen enough ancillary data from Fluid's and TimVG's other posts to think it should be nearly done, but the devil is always in the details. Have you picked a pair of resonant frequencies for the cardioid effect in both the monitor and the bass module?
Really excited to see this come to fruition. Will it still be possible to build this from a flat pack kit? I really like that was part of the directiva r1.
Directiva r1 targeted a simple flatpack from the start. r2 is meant to strive further and so uses a custom cabinet. Likely it could be built using a rectangular enclosure, but would not be optimal. Nor am I aware if any flat pack available that would come close to the needed volume.
If there is enough interest, might fund a flat pack run. Otherwise, there are a number of custom cabinet builders that can do. Once we get the design completed and tested, can consider options.
Another option is to share design files so people could get the CNC work done locally, assuming we have someone with the required expertise. I've done some small scale stuff for my own use, but a pro would probably break down laughing/crying!If there is enough interest, might fund a flat pack run. Otherwise, there are a number of custom cabinet builders that can do. Once we get the design completed and tested, can consider options.
I'm a CAD monkey and can make you DXF files for getting parts made if it would help?Another option is to share design files so people could get the CNC work done locally, assuming we have someone with the required expertise. I've done some small scale stuff for my own use, but a pro would probably break down laughing/crying!
Thanks for the offer. I mostly use FreeCAD for my tool path generation, and have exported to DXF for a local place to import into VCarve for larger stuff. Is DXF the standard interchange format for CNC routing? Like @TimVG I have had 'fun' with quirks of DXF versions and different applications' handling of importing and exporting them.I'm a CAD monkey and can make you DXF files for getting parts made if it would help
I'm using Solidworks, and everything is parametric, so very easy to change.@Madjalapeno I do my cutouts with a Shaper Origin which works from svg files. I'm still working on the drawings (in Illustrator) but remember having some minor issues last time of dimensions fluctuating ever so slightly in the drawings themselves despite being setup correctly initially, still need to work that out. If I don't get it sorted out in the next two weeks would appreciate someone being able to take a look.
Hi Directiva team. Long time lurker here, first time poster. Any updates to share on R2?! Would you consider releasing plans for the cardioid monitor sans bass module if that part is finished first? Thanks for all your work on this project. Looking forward to building one when its posted.