A new enclosure was necessary for the project. The style before merely involved a mounting frame, spacing layer, and a bottom. The spacing layer was only necessary because of the header pins which weren't present on this revision of the boards. A different left and right would be vital for this particular build. The left side would include the controller, a 4x4, and a 2x4, both with their own IO expander. The right side would consist of another 4x4 and a second 2x4 as well as a prototyping board with an eight IO expander chip.
Measurements were taken from the EDA software to devise the top layer which would be visible from the top, so it was created with only the necessary mounting holes and gaps large enough to expose the keys. Heat dissipation should not be an issue since the controller would remain exposed. Drawings were made to create the three necessary layers for this enclosure. It was intended to be cut on a laser cutting machine.
All six panels were necessary for the keyboard which was intended to be a split type with an ortholinear key arrangement. This was a simple way to make a full keyboard and start to show some of the capabilities of the hardware. The six panels were cut.
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
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
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2018-04-05
Paper sketch of the enclosures
Measurements were taken from the EDA software to devise the top layer which would be visible from the top, so it was created with only the necessary mounting holes and gaps large enough to expose the keys. Heat dissipation should not be an issue since the controller would remain exposed. Drawings were made to create the three necessary layers for this enclosure. It was intended to be cut on a laser cutting machine.
CAD representation of the enclosures
All six panels were necessary for the keyboard which was intended to be a split type with an ortholinear key arrangement. This was a simple way to make a full keyboard and start to show some of the capabilities of the hardware. The six panels were cut.
Wood parts for the enclosures
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
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.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, 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.
2018-04-05
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