Index The index to this thread is found in post number 903 Go to INDEX. [IMG_3826] How about sharing some tips you use? Here is one I use often when I need my third hand to give a constant pull. [2017-01-04_0-01-26.jpg] .

larryd: The Arduino designers made major mistakes in the placement of the mounting holes. These were placed too close to headers etc. I avoided that problem by cannabilizing a cheap plastic Arduino enclosure to use as the mount. Too much trouble to try to keep four holes perfectly placed. This …

larryd: Maybe a modified version of this would work too: [image] . I have used old biro tubes cut to length in the past , there is a bit of slop to allow some mis alignment betwen hand drilled holes as well.

A few hints on making ‘Infinity Mirrors’. One ProMini, some code, 47 neopixels, acrylic frame and some woodworking skills can result in a nice gift idea (or 6). [image] [1.jpg] [2.jpg] [3.jpg] [0.jpg] https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/acrylic_sheets_mirror_c…

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I made an infinity mirror with my sister, it was a lot of fun. Put it down on the floor and it just looks so weird. What I want to make next (one of a couple "above and beyond" enhancements of old projects I've done) is make an infinity digital clock with APA120s embedded into the mirror so I can do…

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Hi, larryd. Merry Christmas mate, ( 9:15am Christmas Morning here ) this thread has been great through the year, keep it up. This week I took delivery of 30 12 x 3 mm neodymium magnets, will check the Boxing Day specials for a suitable tin. I gather the most suitable tin has to have had some deca…

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Look out for a nice big rectangular one. [image] Still not Christmas day here yet. :slight_smile: .

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LarryD December 13, 2017, 5:03am 429

Sometimes a simple tool will do just fine.

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