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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Smeagol_RP on Thu, 29 August 2013, 18:59:48

Title: QFR "shield"
Post by: Smeagol_RP on Thu, 29 August 2013, 18:59:48

When I removed that white sticker, left some glue. I tried to remove it but got this dark "blot" around the screw hole.

(http://i.imgur.com/LFpl4xR.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZD2pqNe.jpg)

So...

(http://i.imgur.com/ACpnZX5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9WuARBw.jpg)

... a black anodized aluminum plate to cover that sh*t.

(http://i.imgur.com/G25ZeIh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/FFsCGWi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/H3OOQpG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/zMJiuV8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dXLKhKh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vgQuPBI.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/p7y1zq2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/U500tnY.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rPyUXAe.jpg)

I didn't find a place to doa low relief logo, so I had to ask for laser etching.

That's it.  :-*

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Tym on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:01:05

Looks great although not sure why you put th writing back on there.

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:02:37

Maybe you should make a whole aluminum case now :D  (And send me one too :D :D :D )

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Smeagol_RP on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:09:41

Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:02:37

Maybe you should make a whole aluminum case now :D  (And send me one too :D :D :D )

This is how poor people builds "aluminum case". :))

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:10:14

Build it in parts.  Bottom now, sides later, top eventually  :p  Thin layers of acrylic in between, illuminated with internal LEDs.

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:12:32

That's a very interesting mod! Although I think I would be afraid to actually attempt it since plastic is relatively easy to break when you drill through it? I would guess you didn't have to make the bolt too tight ^^ Otherwise awesome finish!

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:20:54

I should add, while the contest is for the Top covers, you've done the unexpected and modded a bottom "cover"  :thumb:

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Smeagol_RP on Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:26:10

Actually I did all oh this because I wanted to use those feets. :))

I drilled a 4mm holes on case. Tomorrow I'll take some pictures.

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Jixr on Fri, 30 August 2013, 12:13:30

i've been on the fence about making an allU top plate, I found a place that can do the cutting for $1 a min on a machine, and I'm a cad drafter so creating the file is no problem. i just don't know how much time and cash it will end up costing me per plate.

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: jwaz on Fri, 30 August 2013, 12:15:25

Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:02:37

Maybe you should make a whole aluminum case now :D  (And send me one too :D :D :D )

I think this should definitely count. great work.

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: infiniti on Fri, 30 August 2013, 12:43:14

Great work Smeagol!

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:14:29

Nice work, hoe much did it cost?

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: Smeagol_RP on Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:46:43

Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:14:29

Nice work, hoe much did it cost?

About $47. Aluminum laser cutting (1mm), anodize and laser etching.

I could use cheaper material but I didn't want something heavy.

Title: Re: QFR "shield"
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 02 September 2013, 09:16:15

Is this one of those, "WHY" / "WHY NOT"   situations where the purpose and intent are unclear/unjustifiable, while at the same time cost $$.

(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-021.gif)