Intelino is my favorite product of its type. Throughout my time at Fluxspace, I have worked on many smaller projects to improve the Intelino experience we offer at Fluxspace. In this blog post, I will share two of my recent projects.
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Straight Track

As mentioned before, one of the experiences we offer at Fluxspace is the Intelino table. This area hosts our fantastic Intelino track built by our Interns. A couple months ago, I worked on creating a straight Intelino track to test the suitability of 3D printing for Intelino and toy train applications. The result exceeded my expectations and accomplished my goals for the project. I am excited by the freedom this project provides Fluxspace; we can now replace and add to our collection of Intelino tracks in as little as a few hours. This prototype set the stage for my many future Intelino projects. Below, I have included a photo of the finished project.
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Articulating Track

Introduction:

After my success with the straight Intelino track, I decided to give myself a more challenging project: enter the articulating Intelino track! With its modular design and flexible joints, this is by far my most dynamic Intelino track yet. 
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Background:

I was inspired by other toy manufacturers and slightly disappointed that Intelino did not already have an articulating track. Because of this, I worked on creating my own version that would work with Intelino’s existing infrastructure. This project was more difficult than I anticipated; I have already designed models and written blog posts on print-in-place projects. However, this articulating track model is built by connecting modular sections to create a finished product and is not print-in-place. The current iteration is my second attempt and is still a work in progress. The Intelino train is able to travel over the articulated track well. However, since this design is not print-in-place, the modular sections have a tendency to come apart when moving and building with the track. For now, I consider this design a success, but the future holds an improved iteration. My next design will feature a more robust connection system to enhance the durability of the track which should allow for younger kids to have a more successful experience with the track. Below, I have included photos of my first iteration, the final product, the joints underneath the track, and a GIF of the track in action.
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