Instructions | littleBits Smart Home Good Morning Sunshine

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Step 1: Cut out the wooden panels
Cut out the wooden panels you will need to assemble the shelf for the circuit and speaker. The image above will show you what you need to cut. If you want a print out template, we've included a PDF you can download below.
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Step 2: Start Gluing
Glue the panels A, B, and C together as shown in the assembly graphic. When you add the shaft collar, make sure that the set screw is facing the back of the shelf. A couple of pieces of double sided tape will help keep the shaft collar in place while you are gluing.
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Step 3

Step 3: Glue Togetehr the Servo Mount
Next, glue two of the D strips together to create a .5" x .5" x 2.75" block. Repeat this with the other two D strips. When they are both dry, glue them to the back of panel A as shown in the assembly diagram. The space between the two pieces should be the width of the servo.
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Step 4: Glue Together the Speaker Mount
Next, glue both E and F strips together to form the square that will hold the speaker. When this is dry, glue the square to the top of plate C (as shown in the assembly diagram)
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Step 5: I see a wood shelf and I want to paint it black...
Once all the glue has dried, you can paint the assembled shelf and screw it into the two shelf brackets. A clamp will help keep the shelf in place while you work.
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Step 6: Screw In The Servo
Next, put the servo in the slot you created at the back of the shelf and screw it into place.
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Step 7: Build Your Circuit
Place your speaker on the small speaker box with the speaker facing down into the hole. (a little hot glue or tape can help keep it in place) and then add the rest of your circuit. Adhesive shoes will help keep the bits in place as you work
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Step 8: Mount the Shelf on the Wall
Screw the shelf to the wall next to your window and then add the radio horn. The set screw on the shaft collar will lock the horn in place.
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Step 9: Set Up Your Pulleys
Mount the two pulleys on either side of your curtain rod and add the pull cord. One end of the pull cord can be tied directly to the right curtain. You will need to run a string from the left curtain to the top of the pull cord.
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Step 10: Add the Counter Weight and Quick Release Pin
Tie the other end of the pull cord to the steel ring, then use a little more rope to tie the counterweight to the ring. Mount the panel hanging bracket (which we use to hold the quick release pin in place) on the wall so that when the curtains are closed, the steel ring sits right inside the bracket. NOTE: The quick release pin we bought has a small spring and ball mechanism that locks it in place. We used a file to grind this ball down so the pin would pass through the bracket easier.