I assembled a couple of light rings, a power harvesting coil, and a microcontroller demo board to make a slapdash implant. The whole unit was only 6.6mm thick, which was excellent for off-the-shelf parts. We never coated it, unfortunately, but I have a better unit for testing until I have REV02 ready.
I secured the components with double-sided tape, which should reduce stress on the wires and make it easier to handle the unit. Next, I dug into the sketch to find what Bluetooth data controlled the LEDs, specifically the brightness. I had to encode the level by referencing an ASCII chart since I was sending alphanumeric characters instead of integers, but I got it down to 10 with a newline.
I drew a schematic for a microcontroller demo board socket, 12 LEDs, and terminals for connecting a power board. My goal for this REV was to design a board the same size as the wireless collection coil, but later iterations may have two layers.
I wanted to create some parametric terminal block labels for work. The last place I worked had dedicated printers, which made service work much easier, but my new employer does not produce enough panels to justify that equipment. I planned to create a model so I could print labels for any brand and add any alphanumeric code to the top, then paint the characters for a rugged, universal application.
I added text to the model and made it stretchable, filling it to the edges, but the most critical change was how I shaped the feet and legs to lock the labels into place. They used to rely on leg length and angle, but I changed that so I could input the desired final dimensions, and the program took care of the angles.
We spoke with Nick Ulanowski about his Kickstarter and Batman and Bill. The documentary was about the fight to get recognition for Bill Finger, who co-created Batman with Bob Kane. The film had a great message, but it spent too much time hyping the author.
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
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| A compact unit getting wireless power and data |
I secured the components with double-sided tape, which should reduce stress on the wires and make it easier to handle the unit. Next, I dug into the sketch to find what Bluetooth data controlled the LEDs, specifically the brightness. I had to encode the level by referencing an ASCII chart since I was sending alphanumeric characters instead of integers, but I got it down to 10 with a newline.
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| Adhered module and notes |
I drew a schematic for a microcontroller demo board socket, 12 LEDs, and terminals for connecting a power board. My goal for this REV was to design a board the same size as the wireless collection coil, but later iterations may have two layers.
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| Schematic with microcontroller and lights |
I wanted to create some parametric terminal block labels for work. The last place I worked had dedicated printers, which made service work much easier, but my new employer does not produce enough panels to justify that equipment. I planned to create a model so I could print labels for any brand and add any alphanumeric code to the top, then paint the characters for a rugged, universal application.
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| Good looking cross-section |
I added text to the model and made it stretchable, filling it to the edges, but the most critical change was how I shaped the feet and legs to lock the labels into place. They used to rely on leg length and angle, but I changed that so I could input the desired final dimensions, and the program took care of the angles.
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| Usable model once I get dimensions |
We spoke with Nick Ulanowski about his Kickstarter and Batman and Bill. The documentary was about the fight to get recognition for Bill Finger, who co-created Batman with Bob Kane. The film had a great message, but it spent too much time hyping the author.
Critical Affection: Batman and Bill (1:10)
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
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.
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