I cut a piece of hardboard smaller than the lunchbox floor. This one wouldn't have to fit snuggly and won't be visible, so it can slightly move around and look sloppy. I used my previous template to designate six support positions for long M3 bolts. The spots are where I expect to put downward pressure, like the touchpad, but out of the way of wires.
Support screws
I struggled with the short wires from the incoming MIDI port, but I used some low-melt solder sleeves and reconnected them. I opted to desolder the connector wires on the two outgoing connectors instead of cutting them. Even though the wires won't be visible, it was a cleaner job. I passed the conductors out of the port holes and reconnected them to their terminals with fresh shrink wrap. One was missing a limiting resistor, so I added that, but I neglected to install a diode in line with the Solo port. The faceplate wouldn't sit flat because the wires below propped it up, so I jammed a piece of closed-cell foam along one side and wedged it in place.
The first instrument panel
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First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
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Completed projects from year 3
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Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
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2022-01-03
I struggled with the short wires from the incoming MIDI port, but I used some low-melt solder sleeves and reconnected them. I opted to desolder the connector wires on the two outgoing connectors instead of cutting them. Even though the wires won't be visible, it was a cleaner job. I passed the conductors out of the port holes and reconnected them to their terminals with fresh shrink wrap. One was missing a limiting resistor, so I added that, but I neglected to install a diode in line with the Solo port. The faceplate wouldn't sit flat because the wires below propped it up, so I jammed a piece of closed-cell foam along one side and wedged it in place.
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
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.
2022-01-03
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