tailgunner30uk
Active Member
Thank you.
With respect to the electronics, it isn't that I am confident, rather that I will try, usually the simplest option first and if it doesn't work I will seek an answer to the problem. It is how I learnt to machine metal, design the components and build the sonic screwdriver. Funnily enough though, after trying it, I quite enjoy working with surface mount components!
Two possible changes. One forced upon me and the other a choice. The aluminium support needs to be modified. I thought this would end up being the case when I made it. The holes for the guide rods are out of place, a product of problems with the mill when it was made. I widened them, with the intention of making brass inserts, but to compensate for the offset meant that the wall of the sleeve was too thin and would buckle, as indeed it did. There are three possible solutions to this problem. One would be to fill the two holes, I am thinking of doing this with white metal or Chemical metal, then re-boring them. The second choice is to make a new ring and mount the arms from the original support to it. Third is to completely remake the support column from solid aluminium bar. Each choice has it's pros and cons, in the mean time I have started with the second choice.
On the other hand. The battery monitor circuit. I am thinking of mounting this under the white part of the sonic's handle rather than the black waisted part. The plastic is quite thin therefore translucent and the LEDs would glow through the plastic when activated. I think this would look quite cool. Like bowties and Fezes really.
See you soon.
With respect to the electronics, it isn't that I am confident, rather that I will try, usually the simplest option first and if it doesn't work I will seek an answer to the problem. It is how I learnt to machine metal, design the components and build the sonic screwdriver. Funnily enough though, after trying it, I quite enjoy working with surface mount components!
Two possible changes. One forced upon me and the other a choice. The aluminium support needs to be modified. I thought this would end up being the case when I made it. The holes for the guide rods are out of place, a product of problems with the mill when it was made. I widened them, with the intention of making brass inserts, but to compensate for the offset meant that the wall of the sleeve was too thin and would buckle, as indeed it did. There are three possible solutions to this problem. One would be to fill the two holes, I am thinking of doing this with white metal or Chemical metal, then re-boring them. The second choice is to make a new ring and mount the arms from the original support to it. Third is to completely remake the support column from solid aluminium bar. Each choice has it's pros and cons, in the mean time I have started with the second choice.
On the other hand. The battery monitor circuit. I am thinking of mounting this under the white part of the sonic's handle rather than the black waisted part. The plastic is quite thin therefore translucent and the LEDs would glow through the plastic when activated. I think this would look quite cool. Like bowties and Fezes really.
See you soon.
