My CNC was built to accommodate infinitely long build dimensions, but it must be cut in sections. The spoil board had a regular pattern, so I copied it to the drawing, but I measured the M6 bolts, which were 5.75mm, and I wanted them snug.
I cut the plastic hoop in two passes with the CNC machine, which turned out wonderfully. Once I cleaned up the edges with a razor, I fastened the electronics with zip ties, giving it a slight bow.
I slowly shaped the plastic to my arm by softening the structure with a heat gun and bending or pinching as necessary. The finished unit fits my wrist well, but I want to use a strap for the forearm near my elbow.
I redesigned the back half of REV3 to get rid of the short arms and use a strap instead. The cutting process had a few problems because I planned poorly for the mounting holes and forgot to cut one of the strap holes. The result came out great.
I shaped the Kydex brace around a cardboard tube with a heat gun but took several passes and distorted the plastic. The plastic was forgiving, but I will always see the blemishes. I recorded a video of me twisting my arm and demonstrating the brace.
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| Holes to match the spoil board mounting points |
I cut the plastic hoop in two passes with the CNC machine, which turned out wonderfully. Once I cleaned up the edges with a razor, I fastened the electronics with zip ties, giving it a slight bow.
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| Frame with electronics |
I slowly shaped the plastic to my arm by softening the structure with a heat gun and bending or pinching as necessary. The finished unit fits my wrist well, but I want to use a strap for the forearm near my elbow.
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| Wearable, but not stable |
I redesigned the back half of REV3 to get rid of the short arms and use a strap instead. The cutting process had a few problems because I planned poorly for the mounting holes and forgot to cut one of the strap holes. The result came out great.
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| REV3 used a 3/4" (20mm) strap |
I shaped the Kydex brace around a cardboard tube with a heat gun but took several passes and distorted the plastic. The plastic was forgiving, but I will always see the blemishes. I recorded a video of me twisting my arm and demonstrating the brace.
(0:11) Demonstrating REV3.1 brace
I drafted some wood pieces to protect the electronics and make it look more finished. The top and bottom will clamp onto the heat sink, and I will sandwich the USB port between two pieces of wood.
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| Drafting holder for the electronics |
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
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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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