Assembly Video
Elevated Crossing Tower
Animated visual instruction is much easier to follow then still images or written explanations, and have the advantage of being understood in any language, which in the world of the internet is a valuable asset.
What do you think, would this kind of documentation be valuable to you on an included DVD or website?
-T.
About the Author:
I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Posted by: Tim | 09-04-2008 | 11:09 AM
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Absolutely perfect! No words necessary…
Terry
Hi Tim
A DVD would be better in my opinion. Once again your inventivness is amazing. regards
Chuck
Yes, very useful, though I think one would still want a parts diagram in dead-tree format.
Now patent the idea, and sell it to IKEA ;-).
I’d still want traditional instructions – the workbench isn’t necessarily next to the computer / TV. Also, since this represents additional work on your part, would it add to the cost of kits?
Hi,
Any assembly animation would be in addition to traditional documentation. As much as possible we would use exploded views for assembly, with no English instructions, a’la Ikea.
Producing the animation is not very difficult and is almost a by-product of 3D modeling, so it would not add to the cost of the kit.
Personnaly I do not see what a DVD would add except cost. You can use it for publicity at the same time but people would probably print out the instructions because they need them close by. As someone mentioned, a computer close by at the workbench!… Heck little space for a project as it is so a computer? From reading comments, i’m sure you know what I mean. Plus your time producing said content. I don’t think you’l save many trees with it. And the DVD will enventually become land fill. Paper instructions are recycled.
Marc
But I do see your point. Saves you having the printing done out sourced. Limited run kits? Mass produced?