GML Recording Machine

[Muharrem Yildirim]

Hey guys,

We've been working on a device that was going to be attached to a spray can to capture GML data. Yes we started to work on it after the announcement of GML Field Recorder Challenge. But anyway the solution that we went on was a bit mechanical and not applicable for markers, but it was fun.

It currently works! I uploaded 3 tags to the http://000000book.com/ , captured using the device. Here they are: http://000000book.com/data?app=GML+Recording+Machine
Here is the text that explains how the device works, (copy/paste from my website):

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GML (Graffiti Markup Language) Recording Machine is a DIY device that is capable of capturing and writing a spray can's movement to a microSD card. With two separate strings attached to each foot of the graffiti writer -writer needs to keep his/her feet still- (also can be attached to the wall, to keep the writer's feet free), position of the spray can is tracked during the tag writing process. These string's length are measured by a simple ball mouse where these strings turns the X and Y rollers inside the mouse and the strings are retracted by two retractable tape measures. These measurements are processed by an Arduino and stored in an SD card to be converted to GML later on.

This device can be constructed using and modifying everyday found materials such as:
- Arduino
- Arduino SD Shield
- Retractable tape measure x 2
- Ball mouse
- Strings
- Water tube to attach the spray can
- A nut and a bolt

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And you can see some pictures of the device here: http://muharrem-yildirim.com/projects/gml-recording-machine/

I will try to shoot a video on action soon!

Please feel free to make comments and suggestions.

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[Evan Roth]

Wow, this is sick, can't wait to see the video! Will there be a how to guide eventually? I'll get this added to the GML site now, please send more updates as you progress, this is great!
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[Muharrem Yildirim]

I went out to record some tags but the camera that I had was really bad under low light, so I can't show you the video right now but I'll try to shoot another one as soon as possible.

And yes, I will prepare a how to guide eventually.