A scrap of DIN rail was donated by my work's shop to mount the power supply that was donated by my hackspace. Some industrial power supplies do not install with standard screws but require a mounting rail.
The Arduino was mounted on the backside of the wooden base where its IO pins and USB port could be accessed without moving anything. This will replace the dangling Arduino Nano, which is visible in the picture.
Wires on the foam brushes were replaced with larger gauge wire. This was also the first time I used a new butane soldering iron after a suggestion from another hacker. It heated quickly, the wireless operation was perfect for soldering away from my desk, and it was inexpensive.
All the power ran to a 6-position terminal strip. From there it went to motors and foam brushes. Adding components later should be simple with the screw terminals.
A USB port was installed near the Arduino Mega. This port takes power directly from the 5V power supply. It will be necessary when using the project as a clock and testing the Arduino in standalone mode. It can also charge a phone but there is no resistance on the data pins so smart devices will draw 500mA at most.
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
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2019-08-22
Power supply with DIN rail
The Arduino was mounted on the backside of the wooden base where its IO pins and USB port could be accessed without moving anything. This will replace the dangling Arduino Nano, which is visible in the picture.
Arduino Mega mounted on post
Wires on the foam brushes were replaced with larger gauge wire. This was also the first time I used a new butane soldering iron after a suggestion from another hacker. It heated quickly, the wireless operation was perfect for soldering away from my desk, and it was inexpensive.
New wires on foam brushes
All the power ran to a 6-position terminal strip. From there it went to motors and foam brushes. Adding components later should be simple with the screw terminals.
Load wires fastened
A USB port was installed near the Arduino Mega. This port takes power directly from the 5V power supply. It will be necessary when using the project as a clock and testing the Arduino in standalone mode. It can also charge a phone but there is no resistance on the data pins so smart devices will draw 500mA at most.
USB port for power
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
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, 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.
2019-08-22
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