Topic: Share tips you have come across (Read 121768 times)

TomGeorge · Aug 25, 2018, 08:01 am

Quote from: larryd on Aug 24, 2018, 07:22 pm

It's those damn little M1, M2 and 2-56 screws that are a pain for me.
Arthr in hands doesn't help.

Same here , neuropathy in the hands.
Tom....

larryd · Aug 30, 2018, 08:23 pm

Old age = Golden years

larryd · Aug 30, 2018, 08:31 pm

Many project plastic boxes have integrated mounting standoffs.
These are great as they provide mounting for PCBs without the need to drill through to the exterior.
A little preparation is necessary to use this kind of enclosure.

If you don't have the exact enclosure measurement:
On transparency mylar material, mark centers for standoff holes and cut to the final size for a mounting panel, if one is used.
Transfer the centers and outline to 1.5mm acrylic material, cut out this outline.
Transparency mylar
Hammon 1599 plastic enclosure
Hammond 1599 PDF

larryd · Aug 30, 2018, 08:32 pm

larryd · Aug 30, 2018, 08:33 pm

vinceherman · Aug 30, 2018, 09:40 pm

Quote from: larryd on Aug 30, 2018, 08:23 pm

Old age = Golden years

My brother points to all the white hair in his beard.
He asks "You know what this means?" and answers "Good Credit"

And partially back on topic: WOW @larryd, you have documented more tips and tricks than I will ever be fortunate enough to use. Great job!

allanhurst · Aug 31, 2018, 12:41 am

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He asks "You know what this means?" and answers "Good Credit"

And I'd add "Lower car insurance...."

And I'd like to add my thanks and amazement at the number and quality of clever tips - well done Larry.

Allan

uxomm · Aug 31, 2018, 01:27 am

Oh, I love this thread!

I've set alerts on, so I don't miss any new post.
Thank you Larry for so many inspirations!

larryd · Sep 07, 2018, 07:17 am

Appreciate the comments.
It's great to have the opportunity to share things that necessity breeds.
As so many here do, I have always tried to share in the learning process.

larryd · Sep 07, 2018, 07:20 am

Many of us have a collection of LED flashlights (guess it comes with the territory).
Use one of your flashlights as a spotlight for your work bench.
Old coat hanger spring steel wire is great for this project.
Silver solder a 1" washer to the end of twisted coat hanger wire, a good blowtorch is needed.
A 3/4" magnet keeps the light anchored to your 403 stainless-steel work surface.
Use the cable tie eyelet and a cable tie, to hold the flashlight to the fixture.

Cable tie nut

A length of surgical tubing pulled over the coat hanger wire finishes the assembly.