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    I didn't have power supply connectors on hand, so I gutted one from scrap.

    It wasn't breadboard-friendly so I had to adapt and fabricate a base. I've since added a 3rd pin on the ground tab; it stabilizes the part even more.

    My Creality Ender 3 S1 Plus is a giant paperweight that can't even be used as a boat anchor, cause I'd be fined for polluting our waterways with electronic devices.

    Not as dumb as yesterday, but stupider than tomorrow!

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    My best work yet. Took me less time to relearn Freecad for the various techniques. 😄

    That last model is super stable. I have one more 50Kohm pot, and 4 larger 100Kohm pots. At least now I know I can use them on breadboards for design and test.


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    good idea, plenty of other dodads could be made much more breadboard friendly with similar treatment.
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    just drew this for ky040 encoder, stl attached

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    fits like a glove
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    Great idea! So simple, yet very helpful!

    I need to get one of those 3D printers finally.

    Nice one Richard too.

    Ioannis

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    Quote Originally Posted by richard View Post
    fits like a glove
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    Wow, looks sweet!

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    Quote Originally Posted by richard View Post
    good idea, plenty of other dodads could be made much more breadboard friendly with similar treatment.
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    Yup, been putzing around with these rotary encoders for years now. Never going anywhere cause of the darn flat pins. And when you solder "resistor extensions", it becomes real wobbly.

    I tried to get walls up around it to stabilize it even more, but it's an irregular shape. The thing is not symmetrical; I'll just run hot glue along the top of both sides if it gets wiggly.


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    Been busy customizing my mini-CNC using my 3D printer.



    Installed LED strip; front and back rows are inclined, with a center row shining straight down. The mini-CNC has a "always ON" 12V outlet, so I only have to add a switch box.

    I've even installed a JST connector for easy removal (first time using those). I'm still working on the cable track on top.

    The Y axis limit switches are installed under the bed, the X axis switches got kicked off the top rail for the cable track; they're going on top of the bottom track behind the spindle.

    Also working on the Z axis switches. They'll be incorporated with the cable track fixture that will sit on the stepper.

    https://i.imgur.com/rwOFqUR.jpeg
    My Creality Ender 3 S1 Plus is a giant paperweight that can't even be used as a boat anchor, cause I'd be fined for polluting our waterways with electronic devices.

    Not as dumb as yesterday, but stupider than tomorrow!

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    Looks really great! Nice feature the led lighting.

    One day, when I grow up, I will build a CNC too!

    Ioannis

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