Mr_Loon
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I'd like to make a rough scale model of my P2 concept out of something like balsa wood + copper to get a feel of how it would look in real life. i.e. to be totally non working in electronic terms but each part is roughly the correct dimensions.
The scale model will consist of 4 parts
1) Lid
2) Base + Hinge
3) Control Set
4) Battery
The Lid
I need some real help here :
For the scale model the lid will be a cuboid but I'm unsure what dimensions I should make it
The lid on the production model will include the following things to make up its height or thickness :
a ) a screen with a 16:10 screen 5" Diagonal
b ) a PCB with everything the P1 PCB has + GPS + Accelerometer
c ) a layer of plastic for the back of the lid
Ideally I'd like to include full size ports for SDXC & USB3 on the side of the lid but if this would make it too thick then Micro SDXC & USB mini OTG would be fine.
Questions :
How thick should the lid be to hold a + b + c?
Would adding full size USB3 & SDXC ports increase the thickness of the lid?
How wide / high should the lid be to include the screen + bezel + speakers?
Approximately what would the working version of the lid weigh?
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Base + Hinge
Question : What sort of material should be used to make the hinge / metal band? Copper sprung to mind as a possibility? A friend of mine is a pretty skilled coppersmith & has the required tools.
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Control Set
The dimensions of the ICP2 are 61 x 117 x 11.5 mm so no problems there.
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Battery
Question : How big in cubic cm would the battery have to be to power the system for 10 Hours?
Any sort of ballpark figure from someone who knows a bit about these sort of things would be appreciated
______________________________
Any advice on materials would also be appreciated
I was thinking of using magnets like these recessed into the balsa wood to connect the modules together. Any suggestions for a better method?
All help would be hugely appreciated.
The scale model will consist of 4 parts
1) Lid
2) Base + Hinge
3) Control Set
4) Battery
The Lid
I need some real help here :
For the scale model the lid will be a cuboid but I'm unsure what dimensions I should make it
The lid on the production model will include the following things to make up its height or thickness :
a ) a screen with a 16:10 screen 5" Diagonal
b ) a PCB with everything the P1 PCB has + GPS + Accelerometer
c ) a layer of plastic for the back of the lid
Ideally I'd like to include full size ports for SDXC & USB3 on the side of the lid but if this would make it too thick then Micro SDXC & USB mini OTG would be fine.
Questions :
How thick should the lid be to hold a + b + c?
Would adding full size USB3 & SDXC ports increase the thickness of the lid?
How wide / high should the lid be to include the screen + bezel + speakers?
Approximately what would the working version of the lid weigh?
______________________________
Base + Hinge
Question : What sort of material should be used to make the hinge / metal band? Copper sprung to mind as a possibility? A friend of mine is a pretty skilled coppersmith & has the required tools.
______________________________
Control Set
The dimensions of the ICP2 are 61 x 117 x 11.5 mm so no problems there.
______________________________
Battery
Question : How big in cubic cm would the battery have to be to power the system for 10 Hours?
Any sort of ballpark figure from someone who knows a bit about these sort of things would be appreciated
______________________________
Any advice on materials would also be appreciated
I was thinking of using magnets like these recessed into the balsa wood to connect the modules together. Any suggestions for a better method?
All help would be hugely appreciated.
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