Screw holes were countersunk so they would allow the screws to sit flush once installed. The screws were too long in many cases which lead to unwanted screw shafts inside the pipe. From the outside this was not noticeable.
Having the screws sit flush was worth the effort of countersinking the holes. In places like the trigger it was important to have the screws flush because a finger will be moving across that area all the time. In places like the yellow reload button, it will be possible to slap the button without smashing into raised screw heads.
All the holes necessary for a complete were drilled. All the glue-ready pieces for a complete tagger were glued. All the screws necessary hold everything in place were installed. The electronics were still missing from this tagger but it was assembled and it could be handled.
This was the first hands-on test of the handle and foregrip which had been glued yesterday. They felt sturdy and reliable. Attaching the trigger switch felt unreliable though. Momentary paddle switches have been purchased from automotive part stores and some of them are low quality or the plastic nuts are very poor. In either case, it may be necessary to redesign the trigger adapter so the switch can be glued in place. Currently, there is not enough clearance for the switch to be glued in place and still be removed. This will also call for a larger hole to be drilled.
Downloads:
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2017-07-05 (W)
Countersinking screw holes
Having the screws sit flush was worth the effort of countersinking the holes. In places like the trigger it was important to have the screws flush because a finger will be moving across that area all the time. In places like the yellow reload button, it will be possible to slap the button without smashing into raised screw heads.
Trigger assembly with countersunk screws
All the holes necessary for a complete were drilled. All the glue-ready pieces for a complete tagger were glued. All the screws necessary hold everything in place were installed. The electronics were still missing from this tagger but it was assembled and it could be handled.
This was the first hands-on test of the handle and foregrip which had been glued yesterday. They felt sturdy and reliable. Attaching the trigger switch felt unreliable though. Momentary paddle switches have been purchased from automotive part stores and some of them are low quality or the plastic nuts are very poor. In either case, it may be necessary to redesign the trigger adapter so the switch can be glued in place. Currently, there is not enough clearance for the switch to be glued in place and still be removed. This will also call for a larger hole to be drilled.
Tagger with external parts attached
Downloads:
- Arduino firmware
- OpenSCAD code
- STL printable models
- STL printable pipe dividers
- Python Last-Man-Standing program
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
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 in this blog, or linked by this blog, are 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 a post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-07-05 (W)
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