E-lectronic Reo
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DIY with a cutting wheel on my dremel and a whole bunch of probably toxic dust.
Came out pretty good if I do say so myself. I was actually quite surprised.
Dang! I've thought about trying it with a dremel cutting wheel. Any pointers in hindsight?
Make sure you have 2-3 boards and wear a face mask. The dust gets everywhere, and go slow. Cut a little large and then sand down the edges at an angle and just keep trying it on a Reo, then sanding, try it again, sand some more, and don't even try to get the squonk hole looking nice with the cutting wheel. I ended up just cutting a rough hole and using a hand file on it to get it looking as good as it. Ruined one by trying to get the squonk hole all perfect looking with the dremel and screwed up a second by trying to cut the bottom too quickly. Slipped and ended up with a gouge from the bottom almost to the squonk hole.
That's about it. It's not perfect, but it turned out better than I had hoped, and I'm glad I started on a board that didn't look as nice. This one was the one I wanted because the lines in the circuit board look like they are all headed to the bottle.
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Oh I also had to put tape on the backside along the edges because I didn't want to screw it up trying to install a magnet or two. Works great. Just enough friction to slide on and off, but when on it says put.
Nice one, Ken - very slick. 
I love the lines leading to the bottle, too.
Now, enjoy it while you can before it becomes self aware and decides to eradicate us and stuff.
I love the lines leading to the bottle, too.Now, enjoy it while you can before it becomes self aware and decides to eradicate us and stuff.
nice job, Ken!
between you, me and and SFM, we have enough circuit board doors here in Sac, we should be able to make a mainframe to build the real Skynet
SilliSac Valley?
between you, me and and SFM, we have enough circuit board doors here in Sac, we should be able to make a mainframe to build the real Skynet
SilliSac Valley?
PCBs are phenolic, and so you DEFINITELY do not want to breathe that dust. In fact, in a home setting, I wouldn't recommend grinding / cutting / sanding it indoors whatsoever. Take it outside, and wear a mask.
Looks great!
Where are you getting those buttons? I would love to add a couple of those to my Grands.
Where did you get the boards to make this? Ive looked everywhere? I really want a door like this since my copper door is now (almost) black! I didnt see the thread about sealing the door when I bought it...
Maybe comission a door?
Please please please!!!!
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Maybe comission a door?
Please please please!!!!
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From a guy named Fred.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freds-Creative-Customs/413748618765254
He's also starting to get fancy
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freds-Creative-Customs/413748618765254
He's also starting to get fancy
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