Marjon Tas 02.1 – Introductory description of the circle frame The actual frame of the CircleFrame has similar dimensions to the TactiPad (28 cm by 37 cm). The thickness of the frame is four millimetres. Near the outer edge of the frame, oval holes can be found to place the frame in one of three positions on the TactiPad. For an off-centric position, two additional holes are present on both sides near the circle. To description sectionTo …
03.1 – Introductory description The size of the ZigzagTriangle is such that it fits exactly inside the 20- centimetre diameter of the circle. The three sides of the body of the triangle have different patterns. The middle section of the triangle is open. The inner sides have the same patterns at a smaller scale as those along the outside. The ZigzagTriangle is also called a ‘Christmas tree’. To description sectionTo manual section 03.2 – Detailed …
04.1 – Introductory description The 468Triangle is an open triangular-shaped frame with a width of one centimetre. The number 468 refers to the steps required for the triangle to return to the exact same position in the circle; four, six or eight steps respectively. Beyond this, it serves as a template for ‘home-made’ templates. To description sectionTo manual section 04.2 – Detailed description The corners of the triangle are pointy so they fit in the …
05.1 – Detailed description The wedge-shaped drawing tool has a rounded edge that matches the curve of the circle in the CircleFrame. This rounded side covers an arc of 45 degrees. Near the rounded edge, grooves at intervals of six degrees (one minute) are located. A little further away from the edge, a hole is present. Two sides of this tool end in a flattened point. One of these sides is straight and ends in …
06.1 – Rubber bands spanning the diameter Indentations are placed around the outside of the circle frame, in which rubber bands can be attached. These indentations are positioned at every 10 degrees, seen from the centre of the circle. Slightly wider indents make the positions for 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees, etc. easily recognizable. When spanning between opposing indentations with a rubber band, they meet at the centre, also forming the diameter of the …
The TactiForma set consists of the following tools: 01.1 – Selecting a tool The square tool, the equilateral triangle tool, the ellipse tool and the regular polygon tool come in different sizes. Knowing the width of one, two or three of your fingers or the length of one finger makes it easier to measure distances or to find the right tool without extensively counting the measurement indications. Although the tools are recognizable by their shapes …
The TactiForma set contains seven squares. The length of the sides ranges from two to eight centimetres. To description sectionTo manual section 02.1 – Detailed description of the square tool The frame that forms the square is one centimetre wide. Two finger fitters are provided on opposite sides. Two opposite diagonal corners are rounded. The others are sharp. At each corner a pushpin marker is located. Along the outside and inside, a small indent is …
The TactiForma contains seven equilateral triangles. The length of the sides ranges from three to nine centimetres. To description sectionTo manual section 03.1 – Detailed description of the triangle tool The body of the triangle is about 12 millimetres wide. On all three outer sides a finger fitter is provided for easy lifting or extra grip. One outer corner is rounded, the other two are sharp. All three corners have a pushpin marker on the top …
The TactiForma has one rectangle hook tool with two orthogonal rulers of a length of 10 centimetres. To description sectionTo manual section 04.1 – Detailed description of the rectangle hook tool The rectangle hook tool has the shape of a capital L, where the horizontal and vertical parts of the character have the same length of 10 centimetres/approx. 4 inches. The two parts enclose an angle of 90 degrees. They are equipped as rulers with …
The TactiForma contains four ellipses with the following inner dimensions: To description sectionTo manual section 05.1 – Detailed description of the ellipse tool The body of the tool is symmetrical. It can be seen as a circle, equally stretched in two opposite directions. The frame of the tool is one centimetre wide. On the outer side the frame has two finger fitters for easy grip. Pushpin markers are located at 0, 90, 180 and 270 …