The mechanisms work well enough that I want to move the compass into a wearable phase. If I can have a unit on me while I am active during the day, I should better understand what needs to improve, and I can get some time off from this project.
I drafted an enclosure based on the compass dimensions. The bottom bolt had a round hole for the bolt head, and the top had a hexagonal one for the coupler nut. The standoff, which I used for mounting, had a three-millimeter opening so I could fasten the compass and enclosure together.
Enclosure drawing
I cut the pieces, but I knocked off one of the compass mounting nuts during assembly and had to resoldered. I did not remove any plastic parts, so the elastic cord relaxed, and one of the knots came undone. I will have to replace the string, which I cut too short last time.
The enclosure went through a few iterations to make parts fit. I planned to print the first pieces to ensure they fit, then redo the back panel to include 3/4" strap holes, but I decided to use the support bolts on the outside instead since they were better equipped to handle tension.
Portable unit
GitHub files for GrinderCompass
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2023-09-08
I drafted an enclosure based on the compass dimensions. The bottom bolt had a round hole for the bolt head, and the top had a hexagonal one for the coupler nut. The standoff, which I used for mounting, had a three-millimeter opening so I could fasten the compass and enclosure together.
I cut the pieces, but I knocked off one of the compass mounting nuts during assembly and had to resoldered. I did not remove any plastic parts, so the elastic cord relaxed, and one of the knots came undone. I will have to replace the string, which I cut too short last time.
The enclosure went through a few iterations to make parts fit. I planned to print the first pieces to ensure they fit, then redo the back panel to include 3/4" strap holes, but I decided to use the support bolts on the outside instead since they were better equipped to handle tension.
GitHub files for GrinderCompass
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
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
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
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 on 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.
2023-09-08
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