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] .

10mm and below have the threads all the way through the standoff. Do not use twist drills for making holes in plastic. Use 2 fluted step drills or a "D" bit. DCM (Methylene Chloride) is a solvent that welds most plastics. Acrylic, ABS, Styrene, PLA etc. [4.jpg] [5.jpg] [6.jpg]

If you use an oval hole, you will have to form the cable end into shape with pliers. Make sure you get a good fit and the cable does not turn in the oval hole. You still need a cable tie to prevent the cable from pulling out of the chassis. The oval method does not need a standoff, however, the s…

The brass standoff is probably the easiest method, it provides a strong hitching post for your cable. If you like working with plastics and have access to Methylene Chloride, you can forgo the standoff and just use plastic. Since you are welding the plastic to your chassis, there is no visible scr…

While doing some lapidary work, it became obvious the bits I was using could be repurposed into the electronics area. Wet/dry ‘Diamond Core Bits’ are used in making jewelry and in cutting holes in glass; for example making a hole in a bottle for a power cord to go through. These bits come in many d…

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I have not done this yet, you could chuck the bit in the cutting head of a CNC machine and have it do all your pad placements! Now on my 'Things To Do' list. Edit see also post #697. [15.jpg] [17.jpg] [18.jpg] [19.jpg] [14.jpg] [20.jpg] [16.jpg]

Not a tip per se. Found this via AVR Freaks . Lots of specialty tools, mostly for working with wire/cable. Jonard

Referring back to post #692? Example of using the diamond core bur method. [1.jpg] [0.jpg] [1.jpg] [2.jpg] [3.jpg] [4.jpg]

If you have experience at assembling and gluing plastic structures, you can make your own cases/boxes for your Arduino projects. Below describes a method that produces a reasonable product. [1.jpg] [2.jpg] [3.jpg] [4.jpg] [5.jpg]

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