Farnsworth Discussion

Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth

From my experience, PE suppliers don't deal in metal thicker than .020. For the purposes of this project that would work very well. Keep in mind that the sheet brass used in PE is usually of a high temper, so even .015 will be plenty stiff enough for the panel. The depth of the etch is only a few thousandths, so the thickness of the material can be very thin. In PE, the thicker the material, the more difficult etching all the way through becomes. The acid not only eats through from both sides, but when the material is thick, the acid eats into the sidewall being created. This makes for a ragged edge. If thicker material is actually desired, then any openings that need to be in the panel can be located by surface etching and the openings made by other means, such as a drill press or a machinist. Or a backer can be created and the PE part can be aligned and bonded to it.

Scott
 
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I'm a little late to the party on this project but very eager. :love

So I ordered my large black knob, the red light and the clear center.

In searching for the main body I decided to go straight to the horses mouth so to speak.

The original manufacturer of those boxes is in England and ships to the U.S. no problem.

http://www.richardwheatley.com/acatalog/9601gd.html

So what was the final on the brown center knob? if someone has it in black I will be happy to pressure cast it in the correct brown color if someone wants to lend me theirs. Or if the right one in black has been located I will order it and do the brown casting for anyone who needs it (tiny fee for material cast only).

Also what was the decision on the black push knob on the right?


Lonnie
Tk570
 
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Kylash327 said:
Not bad, ends up around $33 with shipping.

The pushbutton I used was from the local hardware store, I believe the thickness of the black button is the right size, but the diameter might be a bit large. There are so many out there...

regarding the faceplate, here's word from my guy running around to machinists:

"I"m excited about the project, just got back from the machine shop and he said no problem on the waterjetting even the small holes around the view screen.

He had to order the brass sheet and it will be in tomorrow sometime. I had him order the 1.88mm thickness for these.

He is going to cut out one for right now so that we can look it over and test fit it into the case before he does the full scale run, that way we can also gauge how many people are interested.

On the brass I had him go with a medium grade, there was a brushed brass that was kinda pricey and a polished mirror brass that was cheaper but I think the plain yellow brass is what we are after.

Once I get the faceplate from him I'll run it over to the laser engraving and have him do the Farnsworth lettering and numbers,

With any luck I can have the faceplate by tomorrow evening or early Saturday if he decides to go into work that day if not then i'd say Monday."

Hoping to get a quote on cost as well.
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Yay! I'll be out of town for the weekend but consider me very interested for the run should an interest thread open in the JY.

-DM
 
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That's great news Kylash on the faceplate, I'm very eager to see what you come up with, count me in if you can pull the run off!!!
 
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hoping to do a quick video tonight showing off the electronics. If anyone can get me a few good Artie lines in wav or mp3 format i could do a few more.
 
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Kylash327 said:
hoping to do a quick video tonight showing off the electronics. If anyone can get me a few good Artie lines in wav or mp3 format i could do a few more.
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Can't wait to see it Kylash!

Received my:
red lamp housing
black knob
black ( :cry ) case (have a gold on order)

Need:
brown knob
clear center crystal
Kylash's totally-super-awesome brass plates!

-DM
 
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youtube is still processing it, check it in a few.
 
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Quick overview of my work so far, including electronics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0yglZuV8kw

this is the best pic online i could find of the device modified:
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Nice work Kylash!

LEt me ask you - The LED under the indicator light, did that come with that yappie recorder, or did you add the LED seperately?

DS
 
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the LED came with it, it was near the top and lit up when you pushed record. thats what i had to rewire to turn on when play was hit instead.
 
Re: Warehouse 13 Prop Research - The Farnsworth

Great video Kylash, Teh electronics system you came up with looks very cool!
 
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