At the local surplus store, I picked up some old parts bins. Now they hold many of my microcontroller accessories, and they lock for easy transport. This is not directly related to PillarGame, but I am happy that materials I want quick access to, like shrink tube and header pins, will be easy to retrieve.
Enough background
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Mounting screws were installed to hold a power strip at the bottom of the wooden base. Firmly mounting a current tap as opposed to running several cords to a nearby outlet reduces trouble when moving and it feels altogether sturdier.
The five-volt power supply was finally unboxed. I decided to place it near the center of the base, near the floor. Here, the screws are protected, and it can rest a bit off the floor. Only three of the four mounting screws would reach the wooden base.
I made a power cord for the supply by repurposing an old computer plug. To start, I cut IEC connector at one end, and the three wires inside were revealed and stripped. Each wireconductor landed on the line side, and it turned on successfully.
The power strip did not have an indicator light so to make sure I always knew when any voltage was present. I added a cheap USB supply with a spare LED reading light and labeled it "POWER ON" kind of as a joke. This part will be covered during operation.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
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Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2019-08-17
New storage bins
Enough background
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Mounting screws were installed to hold a power strip at the bottom of the wooden base. Firmly mounting a current tap as opposed to running several cords to a nearby outlet reduces trouble when moving and it feels altogether sturdier.
Getting ready to mount a power strip
The five-volt power supply was finally unboxed. I decided to place it near the center of the base, near the floor. Here, the screws are protected, and it can rest a bit off the floor. Only three of the four mounting screws would reach the wooden base.
Mounted 5V power supply
I made a power cord for the supply by repurposing an old computer plug. To start, I cut IEC connector at one end, and the three wires inside were revealed and stripped. Each wireconductor landed on the line side, and it turned on successfully.
Wired 5V power supply
The power strip did not have an indicator light so to make sure I always knew when any voltage was present. I added a cheap USB supply with a spare LED reading light and labeled it "POWER ON" kind of as a joke. This part will be covered during operation.
USB power supply and reading light to make a power indicator
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2019-08-17
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