I want to put the compass in a wearable device for an intuitive feel. I created an enclosure for the compass but faced some issues during assembly. The drawing went through a few iterations to make everything fit. I messed up the elastic string in this one, so I will have to install a new one and add a wearable strap.
Enclosure draft
I replaced the broken string, but tying a knot in the new one was challenging. I tried two versions, one with longer sides. The loop ended up being too wide when I installed it. I want to secure the strings without creating precise knots and cut a wider enclosure.
Bead held loosely in place
I adjusted the enclosure dimensions and used brass to create a uniform axle that fit perfectly without adhesive. I wanted it to be more refined, but the project is complete, and I can now move on to MKIII.
MKII completed
I made custom sanding discs by cutting 80-grit sandpaper into circles. The prices for sanding discs were high, and the typical size was smaller than I wanted, so I measured the spindle diameter and added a 30mm circle as my outside diameter. I'm excited to use these for shaping instead of just finishing. Using inexpensive abrasive paper, I saved money and ended up with many custom sanding discs.
Sanding discs cut with a laser engraver
I designed a wearable QWERTY keyboard that was a hit at DEFCON. I'm planning a new version - a wearable cyberdeck with built-in Electronic WindChimes. It will have a caution tape theme, black and yellow stripes, keycaps, and painted operators. I'm switching to a standard offset keyboard, designing myself. It'll have a jagged line on the right side and may include potentiometers in the gaps.
Measuring yellow keycaps
I gathered components for my project, including TFT screens and keyswitches, from my inventory. I lacked stabilizers for long keycaps but found a workaround by doubling the switches. I selected music operators based on my previous project and decided to double the number of encoders and potentiometers for this new build.
Musical portion dials
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I replaced the broken string, but tying a knot in the new one was challenging. I tried two versions, one with longer sides. The loop ended up being too wide when I installed it. I want to secure the strings without creating precise knots and cut a wider enclosure.
I adjusted the enclosure dimensions and used brass to create a uniform axle that fit perfectly without adhesive. I wanted it to be more refined, but the project is complete, and I can now move on to MKIII.
I made custom sanding discs by cutting 80-grit sandpaper into circles. The prices for sanding discs were high, and the typical size was smaller than I wanted, so I measured the spindle diameter and added a 30mm circle as my outside diameter. I'm excited to use these for shaping instead of just finishing. Using inexpensive abrasive paper, I saved money and ended up with many custom sanding discs.
I designed a wearable QWERTY keyboard that was a hit at DEFCON. I'm planning a new version - a wearable cyberdeck with built-in Electronic WindChimes. It will have a caution tape theme, black and yellow stripes, keycaps, and painted operators. I'm switching to a standard offset keyboard, designing myself. It'll have a jagged line on the right side and may include potentiometers in the gaps.
I gathered components for my project, including TFT screens and keyswitches, from my inventory. I lacked stabilizers for long keycaps but found a workaround by doubling the switches. I selected music operators based on my previous project and decided to double the number of encoders and potentiometers for this new build.
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
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
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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