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I modeled a button holder that should let me use inexpensive tactile switches in the EWC_Panel project. The operators hide in the enclosure, and a user pushes the plungers on top that drives them into the buttons. The posts in the top are captive, so they can't fall out.
Button array from two viewpoints
Unfortunately, the captive button idea didn't work out. If I gave them more clearance, it might function, but the easiest solution was to separate the top, and I'll assemble them after printing.
After printing, I meticulously cleaned liquid resin away and trimmed all the support waste with a razor knife. The shaft holes looked smooth, and the posts to go inside them were uniform. When I was satisfied, I put them in the curing oven.
A reliable fit
I started devising a method for assembling the button arrays. I tried using a toothpick to transfer a drop of resin from my printer vat, but I had better luck with an eyedropper.
Button array assemblies
My trusty laser pen made short work of the resin drops on the button caps. The exothermic reaction was so fierce that I saw some smoke when I lasered a drop of resin full force.
The rest of the summary posts 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
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
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I modeled a button holder that should let me use inexpensive tactile switches in the EWC_Panel project. The operators hide in the enclosure, and a user pushes the plungers on top that drives them into the buttons. The posts in the top are captive, so they can't fall out.
Unfortunately, the captive button idea didn't work out. If I gave them more clearance, it might function, but the easiest solution was to separate the top, and I'll assemble them after printing.
Plungers are not captivated anymore
After printing, I meticulously cleaned liquid resin away and trimmed all the support waste with a razor knife. The shaft holes looked smooth, and the posts to go inside them were uniform. When I was satisfied, I put them in the curing oven.
I started devising a method for assembling the button arrays. I tried using a toothpick to transfer a drop of resin from my printer vat, but I had better luck with an eyedropper.
My trusty laser pen made short work of the resin drops on the button caps. The exothermic reaction was so fierce that I saw some smoke when I lasered a drop of resin full force.
The rest of the summary posts 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
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
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 on 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.
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