Aug 20, 2014 6:30 AM

Gallery: A Tiny Satellite Dish That Brings Info to the World's Dead Zones

Code and Theory
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side view
The Outernet wants to bring internet information to the most remote corners of the plant. The company hired Code and Theory to design its receiving satellite dish.
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Fully Closed Version 2
The dish was designed to be as compact and portable as possible.

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bolt insert
The lid doubles as a base for the dish. You simply have to use a screw to mount it.
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Hinge Detail-rev1
A close-up of the dish’s double hinge and clasp, which helps it keep its shape.

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Articulation
The dish is able to rotate depending on where it needs to catch a broadcast from.

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