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  • Design The Part

  • I use Solidworks for this step, most of the time. For 2D objects, laser cutting is brilliant, fast and has a very high quality. If I need 3D parts, I use the sheet metal tools Solidworks provides. You can easily make bent sheet metal parts on a laser...
  • All together now

  • When the clock mechanism is fully assembled and tested, slide the construction carefully in the body (PVC pipe) of the clock. On the top of the frame, you can fix the bolt where the clock will be hung. The other 'wings' of the frame could be fixed to...
  • Making the hardware

  • There are two versions of FiberGrid.  One for R&D and testing.  It features detachable fibers that can be disconnected from the grids.  Both fiber ends are glued into small 3D printed connectors.  The second is a "production version"...
  • Lithium Battery Pack build

  • Before starting a pack build yourself I would highly recommend you finish all of your ongoing projects that you can, because this will take a huge percentage of your focus. First a finished pack photo because I know many of you won't read to the end:...
  • Pipe construction

  • Proper alignment of the parts was a huge difficulty. It seemed like it would be an easy task to line up the parts on the top with the parts on the bottom. After all, the trigger should be right in line with the handle or it won't feel proper. Once an...
  • Switch-pipe adapter

  • We will start with the most exotic component in the entire build because it requires a 3D printer. If you picked a pushbutton with an exceptionally long threaded shaft, you might be able to skip this and mount your switch directly onto a chunk of pipe,...
  • Plexi

  • Get a plexiglass sheet of 4-5mm thick. Cut a piece of 40cm by 30 cm. (You can use whatever you have handy but will have to adjust the instructions for thickness) Try to cut it as square as possible. Use the 3D printed vertical motor mount to draw...
  • Before we begin…

  • We'll be creating the Lou portion of the project. If anyone is interested in building the occupancy detector (using the magnetic door switch and light sensor) let me know!A few more parts: All the major components are listed in the component section,...
  • Cutting the Acrylic

  • For this step you will need: Acrylic sheetsSawPencil I am using some 3mm thick opal acrylic to diffuse the light for this project. I purchased some A4 sheets which we can cut three panels worth of acrylic diffusers from. My fourteen triangles therefore...
  • Parts and Tools

  • An overview over what components and tools were used in this build. More on how the parts were selected in the next step. The components are divided among what's needed to make the PCB which acts like the watch movement, and the watch body itself. Electronics...
  • Leg Module

  • In one week, for less than $500., we can have a four leg module. To make the module stand and walk, power and control need to be provided and that will add about $100. more in cost (Arduino, battery, switches, voltmeter, wire, connectors). As shown in...
  • Shafts Preperation

  • Parts to Print Shaft-jig-inner full (or A & B for 6" print bed)Shat-jig-outer (A & B for 6" for print bed) Parts and Supplies1x 10x15 bearing - note: the particles from this sanding process will wreck this bearing.4x 280mm - 10mm aluminium...
  • Assembly

  • I wont describe any mains wiring. Use a safe power source and good practice. If you are not 100% certain you know what you are doing use external units to provide 12V for the motor and 5V for the LEDs. If you use an external source you will have to add...