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Cybersyn Chair - References & Resources
Primary Historical Sources
Books & Academic Papers
| Source | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Medina, Cybernetic Revolutionaries (MIT Press, 2011) | Definitive academic history with design details, armrest button layouts, and archival photos | MIT Press / PDF |
| "Diseño de una sala de operaciones," INTEC, no. 4 (1973), pp. 19–28 | Original Chilean technical documentation of the Opsroom design | Archives (contact institutions below) |
Archives
| Archive | Contents | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Beer Collection | Original correspondence, technical drawings, project documents | Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK |
| Gui Bonsiepe Archive | Sketches, design drawings, photographs | Contact via guibonsiepe.com |
| INTEC Archives | Chilean State Technology Institute records | Chile National Archives |
Key Interviews & Contacts
- Gui Bonsiepe - Lead designer, interviewed by Eden Medina (May 2008, La Plata, Argentina)
- Hugo Palmarola - Curator of DHub exhibition, Chilean design historian
- Eden Medina - MIT Professor, author, edenmedina.mit.edu
Reconstructions
FabLab Santiago (2016)
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Supervised by: Original designers including Gui Bonsiepe
- Contact: FabLabs.io Profile
- Note: Website fablabsantiago.org currently inactive
Disseny Hub Barcelona (2023)
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Exhibition: "How to Design a Revolution: The Chilean Road to Design"
- Details: First functional reconstruction - 72m² hexagonal room with working controls
- Curators: Hugo Palmarola, Eden Medina, Pedro Ignacio Alonso
- Contact: Documentation Center
- Exhibition Page: Cybersyn in Action
Visual References
High-Quality Photos
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Arts & Culture - FabLab Chair | FabLab Santiago 2016 recreation, high-res |
| Artsy - Original Opsroom | Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery collection |
| Wikipedia - Control Room | Classic operations room photo |
Video Resources
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| 99% Invisible Podcast | Episode with photos and context |
| MIT News - Designing a Revolution | Coverage of Barcelona exhibition |
CAD Resources (Starting Points)
Tulip/Pedestal Chair Models
| Name | Source | Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip Chair | GrabCAD | Various | Saarinen-style, modify for armrests |
| Saarinen Tulip | Sketchfab | Free download | Good base geometry |
| Knoll Tulip Armchair | FaceQuad | OBJ, FBX, 3DS | Armchair variant with armrests |
| Tulip Dining Set | CadNav | Multiple | Several variations |
| Open3dModel Collection | Open3dModel | Blend, Max, OBJ, etc. | 13 tulip chair models |
Fiberglass Shell References
| Name | Source | Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eames Fiberglass Chair | Herman Miller | Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD | Official models for reference |
| Eames Collection | GrabCAD | Various | Community-created models |
Manufacturing Resources
Fiberglass Fabrication
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Instructables: Fiberglass Shell Chair | Complete DIY guide with mold-making |
| Hand Lay-Up Process | Industrial process overview |
| Fiberglass Supply | Materials supplier (US) |
| US Composites | Resins, fabrics, tools |
Rotational Molding
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Roto Dynamics Comparison | Rotomolding vs injection molding |
| Treatstock Guide | Cost comparison for small batches |
Metal Fabrication (Pedestal Base)
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| SendCutSend | Laser cutting, bending, welding |
| Xometry | On-demand CNC and sheet metal |
| Protolabs | Rapid manufacturing services |
Electronics & Software
Hardware
| Component | Recommended Part | Datasheet/Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W | Official | RPi Docs |
| Cherry MX Switches | Various colors | Cherry MX Guide |
| OLED Display (SH1106) | 1.3" I2C | Common modules |
| RC522 NFC Reader | MFRC522 | Datasheet |
Software Libraries
| Library | Purpose | Install |
|---|---|---|
| gpiozero | GPIO control | pip install gpiozero |
| paho-mqtt | MQTT client | pip install paho-mqtt |
| luma.oled | OLED display | pip install luma.oled |
| mfrc522 | NFC reader | pip install mfrc522 |
Home Automation
| Platform | Integration |
|---|---|
| Home Assistant | MQTT integration for buttons/displays |
| Node-RED | Visual workflow automation |
Related Projects
| Project | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersyn Poster | Boot Boyz Biz merchandise | Shop |
| Eames Institute | Shell chair history | Collection |
| Open Desk | Open-source furniture designs | opendesk.cc |
| WikiHouse | Open-source building system | wikihouse.cc |
Action Items for Research
- Contact Disseny Hub Barcelona documentation center for technical specs
- Request access to Stafford Beer Collection at Liverpool John Moores
- Attempt to reach FabLab Santiago via fablabs.io for 2016 reconstruction files
- Search Internet Archive for fablabsantiago.org snapshots
- Locate copy of INTEC no. 4 (1973) article on Opsroom design
- Email Gui Bonsiepe for any available design documentation