Frustration ??

[Yveaux]

@lininger Nice case! Looks good!
I see you modded some leds to get feedback. Ever seen these modules ?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arduino-kit-Multicolor-6-Color-LED-Matrix-AVR-ARM-PIC-MCU-with-UNO-MEGA2560-code/251592321396?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D807c425bc96142acb67c767f9436c12c%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140602152332%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D271303570679

(you would have to mount them 180 degrees rotated btw)

Quite cheap, small and come in multiple colours!

Me like :+1:

[lininger]

No I had not seen them before, Just ordered a couple. Thanks for the link.

[RJ_Make]

@lininger That is a sharp looking case.. Nice Neat Work..

[hek]

Finally!

Just signed up for a build-your-own-3d printer course (with material) that will start end of september.

[Yveaux]

@hek whoooop! Lucky you ;)

Have fun!

[marceltrapman]

@hek said:

Just signed up for a build-your-own-3d printer course (with material) that will start end of september.

September is going to be my month too I hope.
Next week Kate Bush and by the end of the month my very own (pre-built) FABtotum (http://www.fabtotum.cc). Me happy :)

[samppa]

@hek
Lucky bastard :-)

Those that happen to live in Helsinki might check this out (in Finnish):
http://www.helmet.fi/fi-FI/Kirjastot_ja_palvelut/Kaupunkiverstas/Juttuja_kirjastosta/Tervetuloa_kokeilemaan_3Dtulostusta_Kaup(17945)

So the pubic library lets you print your stuff for 0.40€ per piece. I winder what schema or blueprint file that machine imports..

[samppa]

Actually I went to the nearest library and there you can print 3D objects for free!
So I immediately created a holder scaffold for arduino nano (plate and poles on corners with studs on top for the small holes in the corners of the nano) for easier mounting inside any box. The first prototype tested the precision of the printer and strength of the plastic.

Here is the SketchUp model if someone is interested: ArduinoNano Holder 4.skb

Next I will try to make a snap-on plate that is only cut with scissors to snuggly fit into any case width to hold the nano in place.

With these I hope to resolve my frustration and still use existing boxes.

[hek]

@samppa said:

Actually I went to the nearest library and there you can print 3D objects for free!

The libraries in Finland seem to prioritize the right things! Fostering a new generation of DIY people.

[RJ_Make]

That's interesting.. Here in the state I live, (USA) many of our legislators are trying to pass legislation that effective bans the possession of a 3D printer. You gotta love our 'freedom'... ;-(

[Yveaux]

@ServiceXp there goes your 3d printed gun ;-)

[hek]

We've been building for 3 hours this evening. This is the result so far. The metal frame is really sturdy!

On sunday I will hopefully have something like this:

[marceltrapman]

@ServiceXp I am just curious how they are go to do that.
I remember the same paranoia when the first full colour printers became a reality because it was too easy to create counterfeit money.

[marceltrapman]

@hek So, you are going to enjoy your 3D printer at least one month before I can :(

[hek]

@marceltrapman

Hope so! :D

[Yveaux]

@hek Great man! Keep us posted!

[hek]

Day 2:

Tomorrow I'll connect everything to an Arduino Mega and start tuning.

[Yveaux]

@hek Ahhhh... Why didnt you stick with the pink print head ??? ;-)

[hek]

@Yveaux said:

pink

Must be the light that makes the head look pink on the picture.. It is black.. promise :)

[RJ_Make]

@marceltrapman
I live in a State where the mass populaces doesn't require much intelligence in their elected leaders.. Unfortunately.. there is a long list of crazy things our elected officials have been able to get passed.

Two words...... Rain Tax... ;-)