Alex_Sisyphus
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwq3abm wrote
Reply to comment by Combustablemon210 in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
Sorry about that! Next time i'll be more conscious when posting potentially triggering gifs
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwq2kpr wrote
Reply to comment by NatefromOgden in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
Homedics ripped off the original artist (Bruce Shapiro) and is very limited in what it can do. You are unable to create your own tracks nor does it have adjustable multicolor options
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwmw046 wrote
Reply to comment by JonnyComebacks in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
Homedics stole the idea from the og artist : ( I prefer the features and look on the Sisyphus industries one personally.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwmts32 wrote
Reply to comment by Bobby_Bologna in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
That's only for the big hardwoods. Coffee tables start at $2,193 or something.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwmtlf8 wrote
Reply to comment by ATSmithPB in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
Thanks! The track shown here was made in grasshopper with THR code. I personally make my tracks in Adobe illustrator and convert it to an SVG file for the table to read it. Everything needs to be one continuous line, and I need to be conscious of how thin/thick I make certain areas so that when the shadows cast it will show what I intend. If the sand in my table is too thin, it looks fine, but the shadows aren't as deep and the art looks flatter/thicker sand loses detail work. It was definitely a learning curve, but it's a lot of fun! Its very meditative for me.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwmml3e wrote
Reply to comment by CheapBoxOWine in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
This is from Sisyphus industries : ) I have both the mini and side table- the side table I love to upload my own art tracks!
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwmgpdc wrote
Reply to comment by lurkerturnedposter in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
No wheels! The robot is attached to the bottom of the sandbed. There are two stepper motors that make the ball move in a second, then another that makes it goes in and out. I am also able to connect it to wifi with a app so I can control the speed of the ball, what plays and even the lights. It reads THR and SVG files, which is great for me personally cause I love being able to draw in the sand.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwm5uuj wrote
Reply to comment by zomboromcom in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
Kinda! Instead of it being pulled manually, there's a little robot dragging the ball around until I tell it to stop.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwgqrtl wrote
Reply to comment by Sherifftruman in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
It's also a knockoff of the table I use : ( It stole the idea from the original artist, Bruce Shapiro - they're not affiliated as all.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwgpgsu wrote
Reply to comment by triangularbish in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
I hope so! I always thoughts her little smirk was cute, but I guess the sand wanted her to smile more 😅
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwgpc4n wrote
Reply to comment by Mrrobotico0 in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
Hey, to each their own! I personally love the customization features like being able to make my own tracks in the sand and the multicolor lights. Plus I think the wood looks snazzier than plastic for my home.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwgos45 wrote
Reply to comment by kinky_flamingo in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
I do! I have a whole bunch on the community! Look up alexandra : )
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwgomha wrote
Reply to comment by dblmca in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
The tables are super quiet! I have mine running right now and I don't hear a thing. If I was in a totally silent room, I might hear it.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwgny74 wrote
Reply to comment by Jasons_Brain in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
Making it? I'd say about a day with testing to make sure it drew the way I wanted it too. The table takes like 30 mins to complete this drawing.
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwd6jzs wrote
Reply to comment by spicytaco94 in Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
The table reads SVG and THR files. All I have to do in illustrator is make sure all the lines are connected (like a contour drawing), export it and the table will play!
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwcrqo0 wrote
Reply to Mona Lisa, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
With the success of My Escher post, I thought I'd try another classic! Da Vinci's Masterpiece, Mona Lisa! It's amazing what you are able to do in the sand, you can really bring the museum to you!
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_itzgu66 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Maple Tree, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
Hey there! You can find the tables by going to sisyphus-industries. com
The one I do my work on is a side table, but there are smaller units that work just as well!
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_itwf7hi wrote
Reply to Maple Tree, Me, Sisyphus table, 2022 by Alex_Sisyphus
Here is the last one in the nature series I made! It was a lot of fun to do, and I'm so happy with the response I got from you all! I hope you liked them :) I'm working on more tracks, so keep an eye out!
Alex_Sisyphus OP t1_iwq3d8m wrote
Reply to comment by reizueberflutung in Zen Sand Table by Alex_Sisyphus
Sorry about that : ( I'll keep an eye out for potentially triggering gifs next time