I aimed to solder all five boards in one day, but settled for completing all the GND connections across all boards, which was easier when I broke the task into smaller steps.
I created a drawing to illustrate the connections on a prototyping PCB, using an array of labeled circles to map out the layout. My sketches included lines for solder connections and jumpers. Filled circles represented inaccessible points after construction, while empty circles indicated connections that needed to remain open for soldering incoming wires.
I planned to complete four boards in one soldering session, but my back hurt after standing still for over an hour. After realizing I had incorrectly positioned the screw terminal ground wires, I corrected them and added the signal wires. I have at least two more days of soldering left. This project may benefit from a custom circuit board.
I ordered the parts for the last five taggers, except for the light rings because I used an older model and the new ones have more lights. I finished soldering the boards in one day and connected all necessary components, though I may need to reroute power to the light rings due to a conflict with previous work.
I cut five lengths of tubing to 170mm based on the dimensions of the focusing array, microcontroller, and arcade button. After drilling a 24mm hole for the button and realizing I needed a screen holder, I decided to reduce the size of the pushbutton adapters to avoid interference. I modified the dimensions and began printing new parts while also searching for more uncommon 24mm arcade pushbuttons.
Agents of Geekdom, the network of comic artists that Sarah joined, has disbanded, so you will need to subscribe to Definite Article for updates on new episodes of Critical Affection. We discussed "Red One," the Christmas action movie from Prime Video, which we all found to be average with poor visual effects but decent writing. It offered an easy watch with constant stimulation, but it was not a classic.
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| GND connections |
I created a drawing to illustrate the connections on a prototyping PCB, using an array of labeled circles to map out the layout. My sketches included lines for solder connections and jumpers. Filled circles represented inaccessible points after construction, while empty circles indicated connections that needed to remain open for soldering incoming wires.
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| Jumpers, connections, and labeled terminals for the prototype PCB |
I planned to complete four boards in one soldering session, but my back hurt after standing still for over an hour. After realizing I had incorrectly positioned the screw terminal ground wires, I corrected them and added the signal wires. I have at least two more days of soldering left. This project may benefit from a custom circuit board.
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| All the inputs wired to screw terminals |
I ordered the parts for the last five taggers, except for the light rings because I used an older model and the new ones have more lights. I finished soldering the boards in one day and connected all necessary components, though I may need to reroute power to the light rings due to a conflict with previous work.
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| Front and back of finished prototype board |
I cut five lengths of tubing to 170mm based on the dimensions of the focusing array, microcontroller, and arcade button. After drilling a 24mm hole for the button and realizing I needed a screen holder, I decided to reduce the size of the pushbutton adapters to avoid interference. I modified the dimensions and began printing new parts while also searching for more uncommon 24mm arcade pushbuttons.
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| Five pipe segments with most of the holes drilled |
Agents of Geekdom, the network of comic artists that Sarah joined, has disbanded, so you will need to subscribe to Definite Article for updates on new episodes of Critical Affection. We discussed "Red One," the Christmas action movie from Prime Video, which we all found to be average with poor visual effects but decent writing. It offered an easy watch with constant stimulation, but it was not a classic.
Critical Affection: Red One (1:15)
The rest of the summary posts 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
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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.
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