My #LT6502 is assembled.
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@PixRetro It's the Bambu translucent red.
@PaulaMaddox thanks! I'll have to give it a go! 😁
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@agowa338 I remember fixing laptops with that sort of thing, so easy to break and a pain to work on as you say.
I will think of something for the next version :)Well I feel like your solution is good enough. How hard is it to replace that ribbon cable in your build? when you really damage it?
From the pictures not at all. At most I'd focus on making it replaceable without opening the entire case but that's basically it.However keep cooking your stuff looks great :)
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Well I feel like your solution is good enough. How hard is it to replace that ribbon cable in your build? when you really damage it?
From the pictures not at all. At most I'd focus on making it replaceable without opening the entire case but that's basically it.However keep cooking your stuff looks great :)
@agowa338 it's fairly simple to replace, maybe takes 5 minutes.
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@ekaitz_zarraga They're actually really sturdy, I took the idea from here - https://www.printables.com/model/658393-friction-hinge-mechanism/comments#preview.file.aPNjd
You can adjust the stiffness easily.
They won't last forever like metal hinges, but I couldn't find any available to buy.@PaulaMaddox Oh I see! Very cool! thanks for sharing
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My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
#retrocomputing@PaulaMaddox This is awesome!
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My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
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My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
#retrocomputing@PaulaMaddox So cool, nice job! And thanks for the link to the friction hinge
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@PaulaMaddox So cool, nice job! And thanks for the link to the friction hinge
@BetaRayBiff Credit where credit is due, not my idea, I just implemented it :)
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What would I do differently?
1) Start the design with the keybed, it's a bit squeezed in (I'm not happy with the placement of a few keys).
2) spend longer sourcing a thinner battery (this is 3x18650s)
3) Use an FFC for the display (this would make the display portion about 10mm thinner straight away!)
4) Reduce the smaller fiddly bits in the case, a lot of the problems I had were down to me trying to print things with 0.1mm resolution.
5) Add more clips for the case so it doesn't gape in places@PaulaMaddox Looks really great! I’ve been pondering a battery system based on replaceable Nokia phone batteries; might not provide enough power though.
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@PaulaMaddox Looks really great! I’ve been pondering a battery system based on replaceable Nokia phone batteries; might not provide enough power though.
@M0CUV to be honest, I've no idea how long this lasts.
I should probably test it somehow.... -
My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
#retrocomputing@PaulaMaddox
An absolute triumph. Would love to see this being exhibited at an event. -
@PaulaMaddox
An absolute triumph. Would love to see this being exhibited at an event.@electron_greg Thank you, I will do a video.
Not sure if I can get to an event, possibly #Retrofest in Swindon (UK). -
My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
#retrocomputing -
My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
#retrocomputing@PaulaMaddox As someone not into retrocomputers: 😍😍
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@electron_greg Thank you, I will do a video.
Not sure if I can get to an event, possibly #Retrofest in Swindon (UK).@PaulaMaddox
That'd be amazing if you could. I'm there. -
My #LT6502 is assembled.
The hinges work really well, if a tad fiddly to get right.
The case, well there are a few gaps here and there, this could be improved with more clips.
Also I’ve learned a lot about 3D printing and there is a lot I would change.
But overall, I’m happy with it.
It’s a bit of a chonker but that honestly doesn’t bother me.
#retrocomputing@PaulaMaddox so cool 🤩 ! what type of screen did you use?
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@PaulaMaddox so cool 🤩 ! what type of screen did you use?
@maxime_andre I bought the screen from buydisplay.com
Very helpful people and great screens. This is based on the RA8875 controller so has some built in functions. -
@PaulaMaddox
That'd be amazing if you could. I'm there.@electron_greg I will do my best, personal life makes all day events difficult.
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@electron_greg I will do my best, personal life makes all day events difficult.
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