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• Early test on Video

  Alex • 06/21/2020 at 17:04 • 0 comments

  First test of the LEDs in Video

• New Pole Version

  Alex • 05/25/2020 at 21:37 • 0 comments

  The new Version of the Pole now includes an enclosure for the electronics. The bottom will be left open. for easy design and also to access the battery. There is a hole for the USB connector of the Arduino Nano for Power.
  

• Selecting Electronics and test pole

  Alex • 05/25/2020 at 21:30 • 0 comments

  As Electronics for this Project I selected an Arduino Nano clone and a DS3231 RTC module. Quite handy to have box full of modules at hand.

  I also reprinted the front grey frame part. I am much more satisfied with this now. The surface finish is better. I just changed the Filament - no extra rework. Here you can see the new frame with the test pole. The finale version of the pole will include a box for the electronics an the base.

  Also need to finish the wiring of the LED which is only ~80% made in this picture
  

• First print an LED test

  Alex • 05/03/2020 at 19:16 • 0 comments

  Did a first Print. I am not 100% satisfied with the outcome of the grey frame. I will try using different printings settings or a different filament.
  
  The LEDs are 3mm THT Leds which get pushed from the back inside the transparent red and yellow parts. For quick testing I just put two LEDs in. They are powered by a coin cell.
  

• First 3D Design

  Alex • 05/03/2020 at 00:20 • 0 comments

  Most of the Body will be 3D-Printed. In this 3D printed Top 3mm LEDs will be mounted from the back. The red and yellow parts will be printed with transparent filaments. This is a first screen shot from Fusion360:
  

  Later I will add a pole and some kind of base. Inside the Base O will also place most of the Electronics. So far I think I will use a Arduino Nano and a RTC module.
  

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