Holding the infrared receivers was a problem. I put square holes in the screen mount, but I never had a definite method to keep them in place. I thought about using aluminum tape on the backside. It would block any stray emissions from the rear, it was inexpensive, and I had plenty in stock. The most significant problem was that the adhesive was strong enough to mar the surface, but not strong enough to resist a sharp jab, and it was not reusable. I opted to design a simple holder that would secure the receivers through tension. The square cups should slide over the receivers and keep them in place with friction.
The first print did not have the arched tops, so it was flexible. When I installed it, the mount bowed because it had to contend with how far the components stuck out. I had planned to allow some flexibility to prevent rattling, but the bowing was so extreme that the receivers were held at an angle. I revised the second version to be three millimeters shorter, but that version fit sloppily. The third version was a winner because I shortened the cross-members by one millimeter instead of three. I also brought back the domed tops for rigidity.
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| Infrared receiver holder model |
The first print did not have the arched tops, so it was flexible. When I installed it, the mount bowed because it had to contend with how far the components stuck out. I had planned to allow some flexibility to prevent rattling, but the bowing was so extreme that the receivers were held at an angle. I revised the second version to be three millimeters shorter, but that version fit sloppily. The third version was a winner because I shortened the cross-members by one millimeter instead of three. I also brought back the domed tops for rigidity.
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| The first version was too long |
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
Completed projects from year 11
Completed projects from year 12
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.
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2025-09-04
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