tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post2524603706286430882..comments2013-07-11T07:32:41.607-07:00Comments on CP's Projects: Small Build, Big ExecuitionCalebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-58182115576336601832013-07-11T02:05:30.341-07:002013-07-11T02:05:30.341-07:00Caleb, first I think I need to clarify something a...Caleb, first I think I need to clarify something about my previous post... The thing is I couldn't understand why someone with skills and knowledge would choose to use perf board and hot glue. It is a good project, and I'm quite impressed you managed to put it all together in just 4 hours (I just wish you had mentioned the 4 hours part in the post). <br />The best part is that you shared it with all of us. That is something(I must admit) I would never do... And that's not because I'm selfish, but I like to keep my DIY projects to myself (I don't have the patience to document / explain all the steps for everyone, plus to take pictures, etc. Let's not mention all the wise guys - like yours truly- who would let all sorts of comments). <br />Anyway, you're cool.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993748341530287677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-17434411479121200132013-07-10T19:15:54.770-07:002013-07-10T19:15:54.770-07:00OK where are th links to what you have shared with...OK where are th links to what you have shared with the DIY-hacker-maker community?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-33721646182528651002013-07-10T13:03:18.230-07:002013-07-10T13:03:18.230-07:00I use Bison transparent contact glue for strain re...I use Bison transparent contact glue for strain relief, because hot glue makes a mess and does not hold.<br />Yes, it needs several hours to dry, but stays flexible forever and holds really really well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-79219996209470418742013-07-10T12:57:09.993-07:002013-07-10T12:57:09.993-07:00I just heard back from my coworker. He said he use...I just heard back from my coworker. He said he uses it about 50-100 times a day, 5 days a week for over a month and it is still going strong... So Thousands!Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-2864356746333834682013-07-10T09:43:59.424-07:002013-07-10T09:43:59.424-07:00Depends on what your using it for. The minimum hot...Depends on what your using it for. The minimum hot glue gun I recommend is a 40 watt 2 temp model like the Wal-Mart [Ad tech 2-Temp] which is the one I use. Don't buy one of those tiny single temp ones with the little glue sticks, they are just crap IMHO<br /><br />For heat gun I use the Harbor Freight [12 Interval Heat Gun With LED Temperature Settings]. It last a lot longer then the smaller two temp model and has a nice cool down feature. You can usually pick one up for US$20-30Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-52122018793796705502013-07-10T08:18:24.247-07:002013-07-10T08:18:24.247-07:0080-100 presses. Or many months of use.80-100 presses. Or many months of use.Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-59421529509193604892013-07-10T08:17:15.747-07:002013-07-10T08:17:15.747-07:00I decided not to this time because the cables had ...I decided not to this time because the cables had to be awkwardly twisted to fit them in the wrong way so it was easy to see a mistake. A trick I like to use it to remove a pin from the male side and glue full the matching hole on the female side.Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-78924902780152362032013-07-10T08:07:46.511-07:002013-07-10T08:07:46.511-07:00Seriously?
That's your idea of constructive cr...Seriously?<br />That's your idea of constructive criticism?<br />WTF is wrong with you?!Tachyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347922142101309671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-35187116472801593782013-07-10T08:03:41.346-07:002013-07-10T08:03:41.346-07:00Those are sweet. Thanks for the link!
This was a...Those are sweet. Thanks for the link! <br /><br />This was a one day build so I could only use what I had on hand. I put 4 on each side and used rather beefy header pins rated at 2 amps max. The relay is only rated for 7 so it will start giving problems first. Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-1492019946665686492013-07-10T07:58:28.239-07:002013-07-10T07:58:28.239-07:00I appreciate your feedback. I made this from being...I appreciate your feedback. I made this from being asked, to delivery in about 4 hours so no time for a proper PCB. I did cut the perf board to fit in the slots in the case so it's not free floating. I will add this to the description above so others don't become confused. Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-5714566840990050752013-07-10T07:54:27.946-07:002013-07-10T07:54:27.946-07:00Thank you for the compliment. I wanted to make thi...Thank you for the compliment. I wanted to make this hand held so I had to make it small. <br /><br />None of the circuitry generates any significant heat. It's also only used 5-10 an hour so very low duty cycle. Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217323758380487142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-69840356247157779712013-07-10T06:10:23.914-07:002013-07-10T06:10:23.914-07:00You should look through and choose something like ...You should look through and choose something like these for your high current side cabling, such as the output end of the relay board, rather than header pins:<br /><br />http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/series.aspx?category=26Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927032925702992975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-28441198121667949412013-07-10T02:37:26.228-07:002013-07-10T02:37:26.228-07:00Dude, lose the perf board and the hot glue. Make a...Dude, lose the perf board and the hot glue. Make a decent PCB and use screws. This is not a "build", is more like a "stack" or "pile"... WTF is wrong with you?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993748341530287677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-79426325592730360642013-07-10T00:18:18.920-07:002013-07-10T00:18:18.920-07:00Great tips!Great tips!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199260650762113820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-74550870891140453632013-07-09T23:24:21.412-07:002013-07-09T23:24:21.412-07:00Somewhat off-topic: what kind of glue gun and heat...Somewhat off-topic: what kind of glue gun and heat gun do you recommend buying?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-11829827908758974042013-07-09T23:20:20.655-07:002013-07-09T23:20:20.655-07:00I always use a extra large housing to put my proje...I always use a extra large housing to put my projects in. On purpose. So that I know that it will fit. You are very good at making everything fit in a neat small case, but I know that I'm not.<br /><br />I'm wondering if the inside of your box won't become very warm.M4rc3lvhttp://projects.m4rc3lv.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-39868065284240530932013-07-09T22:55:49.825-07:002013-07-09T22:55:49.825-07:00Looks good. It's funny but I was thinking abou...Looks good. It's funny but I was thinking about this same thing this week. Some of the key areas that the hacker, maker, F/OSS, etc. communities are weak are the logging and documenting areas. The reason being that those are things that suck to do and generally professionals only do them because they are required and paid to do so. Anyone designing and making things on their own time, for fun, isn't inclined to do this.<br />I think that developing at least basic habits like in this post is not only a great idea for building marketable skills, but for your own sense of accomplishment and future sanity.<br />Having to fix or upgrade something you built for your own use a few years/months/whatever after you built it will be a WHOLE lot more fun if you've developed these kinds of habits.<br />Nice post.Tachyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347922142101309671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-31294683955605288482013-07-09T20:42:13.419-07:002013-07-09T20:42:13.419-07:00I would attach the schematic on the underside of t...I would attach the schematic on the underside of the lid. don't need to look at schematic every time I use this device. Good build and tips.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787153263707154353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-70396644709897179002013-07-09T18:20:08.870-07:002013-07-09T18:20:08.870-07:00How long does the battery last? I expect you only ...How long does the battery last? I expect you only energize the relay during the 25 to 100mS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-35966159359968878982013-07-09T17:22:09.572-07:002013-07-09T17:22:09.572-07:00You could probably have labelled or marked the hea...You could probably have labelled or marked the headers such that they could not be inserted backwards accidentally. (especially the ribbon cable)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176638219740708562.post-5546612695140222582013-07-09T14:40:23.834-07:002013-07-09T14:40:23.834-07:00lid removable without wires on it OK
battery remov...lid removable without wires on it OK<br />battery removable OK<br />circuit provided OK<br />instructions clear and provided OK<br />repairable OK<br />casing strong enough OK<br /><br />good example. i've seen to many rats nests in cardboard boxes that fell apart when touched wout zweershttp://www.woutzweers.nlnoreply@blogger.com