Author Topic: [IC] Stabilizer Tuning Station (Read 6684 times)

customKBD · « **on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 00:28:37 »

Machined flat surface for the purpose of balancing wires. I've whipped up a few prototype for some streamers in Australia but would like to offer the units to anyone else interested.

Features:

Precision-Machined Base
Integrated wire bending Jig
Machined from Aluminium
Geon W1 Feet
Raw Finish

Dimensions
Approx 150mm x 60mm x 20mm

Feedback
If there are other features you would like to see, please leave your feedback below and I will see if I can integrate them for the production model.
Your feedback is highly appreciated!

Cost
Target of $40 USD. These will be made in-house on our CNC Mill in Australia.

Timelines
Once features are finalised I will put up a page for pre-orders.
Orders delievered on a first come first serve basis - I should be able to make at least 3 of these per day.

Pictures

customKBD · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 00:35:23 »

Thank you everyone for your feedback!
These are now available for pre-order.
While i'll continue to try keep them in stock, the reality is I can only produce a couple each day.
Units provided on FCFS basis.

As stated previously, they are approx 40 USD.
Blocks fall just under 500g so slow shipping should be around 15 USD.

https://customkbd.com/products/stabilizer-tuning-station

Spazza · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 00:37:29 »

Yoink

CAZ · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 00:45:12 »

Looks really good and a great implementation for the jig. Will I ever use is? Probably not but that’s not gonna stop it from being a permanent fixture on my desk.

Keep up the innovation Ant and I look forward to seeing what else you come up with in the future.

ZyBeR · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 03:19:15 »

Sign me up, I hate rattly stabs.

drfilco · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 10:27:30 »

Absolutely interested - sign me up! If it's a helpful tool I'd be happy to make a video about it.

paperassgasket · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 22:54:19 »

I could see this occupying a spot on my desk.
Shipping from Aus to US might kill it for me, but I'm interested.

Mecxs · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 22:56:22 »

Will it be raw alu or are there finishing options?

metalchipmaker · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 23 March 2023, 23:27:21 »

Interesting Idea

Delecomp · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 24 March 2023, 01:09:35 »

Good idea and glwic

customKBD · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 24 March 2023, 05:34:19 »

I've added some fillets of different raduis to the inside corners so you can bend the wire more easily if required.

DashanYYY · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 24 March 2023, 09:50:19 »

Looks pretty good

Stanced · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 24 March 2023, 18:37:01 »

sign me up as well

Akele · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 25 March 2023, 08:27:33 »

Looks good. Would this be available for sale internationally, such as the UK, or would the shipping cost be too high?

customKBD · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 25 March 2023, 09:47:08 »

It'll be available internationally.
The weight is 460g so it should fall under a 500g satchel/package for delivery.

Stanced · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 28 March 2023, 16:49:01 »

do you have any set date for GB or sale date ?

involuntarysoul · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 28 March 2023, 23:46:19 »

this is a must buy, raw alu never fails

HugoChowsky · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 29 March 2023, 00:41:52 »

Sorry if question is stupid. But will this warp due to heat and humidity?

customKBD · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 29 March 2023, 07:32:30 »

It's a 20mm thick block of aluminium - Its highly unlikely it'll warp unless you're in an oven!
I'll start pre-orders next week.

Stanced · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 29 March 2023, 18:14:24 »

sweet how will the preorders take place, thru vendor or personal sale?

pixelpusher · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 29 March 2023, 18:29:11 »

A big chunk of aluminum is sexy. I wonder if there is anything you could put on the back to make it even more useful. Maybe a metric ruler? Don't know if that would be very useful... but something along those lines.

customKBD · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 29 March 2023, 21:28:44 »

Quote from: Stanced on Wed, 29 March 2023, 18:14:24

sweet how will the preorders take place, thru vendor or personal sale?

I'm a vendor based in Australia so i'll start it through here. Postage costs should be under $20 USD to the states.

Stanced · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 04 April 2023, 10:05:25 »

any timeline on the preorder?

customKBD · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 04 April 2023, 20:24:00 »

Just sorting out the listing now - It'll be up later this week.

NixieType · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 02:35:16 »

This is interesting. Not sure if I’d use it but I’d probably buy one anyways.

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customKBD · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 03:37:17 »

Thank you everyone for your feedback!
These are now available for order. I currently have 4 units in stock.
While i'll continue to try keep them in stock, the reality is I can only produce a couple each day.
Units provided on FCFS basis.

As stated previously, they are approx 40 USD.
Blocks fall just under 500g so slow shipping should be around 15 USD.

https://customkbd.com/products/stabilizer-tuning-station

customKBD · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 07:51:59 »

For those intersted in the manufacturing process.
Raw Alu Block

Setting up the co-ordinate system with a centre finding tool

Facing

Adaptives

Operation 1 complete - Now to flip it over and get rid of the remaining stock at the bottom

ph4nt0m · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 09:39:39 »

Nice, thank you for the insights!

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 13:33:19 »

might as well incorporate a switch opener somewhere (bottom or side for cleaner look?)

cool project!

aicyborg · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 13:52:52 »

Quote from: EdgeOfInfinity on Wed, 05 April 2023, 13:33:19

might as well incorporate a switch opener somewhere (bottom or side for cleaner look?)

cool project!

I assume it's too late for this, but an integrated switch opener in the underside or something is a good idea if it's doable.

gleneston · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 21:07:47 »

Perhaps adding mx stem holes to put stems in upside down for lubing would be useful.

customKBD · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 05 April 2023, 22:13:46 »

Quote from: gleneston on Wed, 05 April 2023, 21:07:47

Perhaps adding mx stem holes to put stems in upside down for lubing would be useful.

This is actually harder than it looks - small end mills require high speed milling machines (Which I can't do!).

I'll look to see if there's enough depth to put a switch opener in the next revision.

KiserDesigns · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 06 April 2023, 08:52:05 »

The made-to-order feel of this really shows your passion! Personally, I'll stick with my pair of pliers, but this is a very attractive solution to the wire tuning problem. Kudos, mate!

customKBD · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 11 April 2023, 00:22:14 »

Big thanks to those who have ordered - Stock ordered - We'll be getting the first batch out ASAP.
Cheers.

rossi94 · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 11 April 2023, 14:08:11 »

This should include a drill bit to round of the ends. But it's nice. I like it.

customKBD · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 13 April 2023, 05:09:11 »

Batch one nearly complete. Orders will start going out the door tomorrow - Thanks for the support. I'll move this to a Pre-order thread for updates as this is no longer an IC.

customKBD · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 13 April 2023, 21:35:58 »

Thread closed:
Discussion to continue on Pre-order Thread - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=120078.0

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Author Topic: [IC] Stabilizer Tuning Station (Read 6684 times)