Printed DNA30 Bottom Feeder
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Purdy.... but don't have the patience or skill or patience.
OK maybe it scares me a little too....
I've got other ideas up my sleeve so stay tuned as I ruin more of your magnificent mods
You don't want to know how much I spent at Lowes today....
Stay tuned... Jakey may be crazy but he's not stupid.
I'm willing to sacrifice a few bodies so others don't have to.....
I put together a walk through on how I do the mod to create a squonkable 510 connector. This mod uses the FD classic 510 connector with an off the shelf #6-32 vented screw with a 1 mm hole. It will work for other size screws but you may need to select a different size oring to match the screw that you use.
https://imgur.com/a/ouV6h
https://imgur.com/a/ouV6h
Gdeal, I like that what you are doing to #6-32 screws for positive pins is just about exactly what I do to them for making switches. Another nice twist (sic) is to wedge the drill upside down into a mitre box and you have an instant one-handed mini lathe to attack with files and sandpaper for added stability.
I had a problem on my dry fit with the top cap. When I put the mini connectors in it would move the wall for the magnet. If I removed a mini connector to get the magnet in, then I couldn't get the connector in. I finally got it but I was out of beer by then. It hurt to have to tear down the dry fit, knowing that it is going to be a "pita" to get it back in. Any suggestions other than buy more beer?
Rob33, Do you have the 1/4inch magnet versions? That was one of the reasons why I went to the 3/16th magnet. (to make this step easier) With the 1/4 inch version, the wall at that point is flexible. I first install the mini connector, then I use a 1/4 bar/dowel, etc to reform the wall by just pressing it in and taking it out. The same thing can be done by stacking two magnet and pressing in, but its a bit more difficult to get leverage. But it can be done...
Radical idea! Maybe try with no beer. If that doesn't work, go straight to whiskey.
Any creative genius knows it takes a combination of alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine to make a masterpiece, it's the amount the one has to regulate.
I have the 1/4" version. As you suggested I stacked the magnets and with a small screwdriver pushed up on the lower magnet while lowering the top cap on.
My soldering is looks better compared to my last build thought I would post it
that's bap doing his magic, texas!
and yes, depending on the type of switch you use you need to order the matching part. as far as the difference - all i remember is one clicks louder than the other and you'll have both in the kit!
and yes, depending on the type of switch you use you need to order the matching part. as far as the difference - all i remember is one clicks louder than the other and you'll have both in the kit!
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Well that is fantastic looking. I was just on Shapeways page looking as well.. boy oh boy do I have expensive taste. I was thinking that I might want a metal instead of plastic for the hopefully increased strength. I was thinking of along the lines of black with a brass band and button cover, (or more likely polished SS since I have nothing brass) or the bronze with polished brass.
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