I've been wanting to upgrade my breadboard setup for a while. I've had the standard metal plate breadbox that we've all seen for years. The problem is that, while using it, by the time I connect all of the external things, it is pulled in a bunch of different directions, which is annoying.
I finally did something about it. This is a first pass, so I will probably refine it for the next go. I'm mostly pleased, with the exception of the headphone jack, which can't thread the nut because of the thickness of the material. I'm going to epoxy it in and see if it holds.
The lettering looks a bit washed out in the sun, but is fine indoors.
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woah. how much? i want one :)
This is ... Unfair. :p
What Ian said.... Seriously, this would sell like crazy, just sayin'....
Paul
You must be kidding me.
The "modular panel" for the pots is especially awesome.
Quote from: irmcdermott on July 21, 2013, 03:03:48 PM
woah. how much? i want one :)
I honestly have no idea how I'd do it. The raw parts aren't too bad. The real issue is the machine time; it took more than an hour to cut it out.
But, if you can get past the laser cut acrylic, this could be made with a hammond box by anybody on this board. Other than the pot holder piece, everything can be mounted in a round hole. The rectangular holes could also be cut by PPP. I haven't used that service of theirs, but they claim they can do it (and have a CNC), so it should be possible.
This is sick. I want one. Everyone is going to want one!
Yeah! I especially like these slots for the pots. Great idea!
Oh... my... god!
I want one :D
Awesome work dude.
Quote from: raulduke on July 22, 2013, 11:12:04 AM
Oh... my... god!
I want one :D
Awesome work dude.
I think most people will be saying this :)
I could definately use one of these...Looks fantastic Dave.
Mike
Everyone says they want one but nobody has asked if they can have one
So...can I just have that one? :D
Seriously that is amazingly cool. I like the modular pot rack a lot. I usually just stick pcb pots right in the breadboard but it does blow out the holes after a while. Great solution
Thanks everybody. The upgrade from my old setup was long overdue.
As for making these available in some level of kit form, it is possible, but I haven't worked out the logistics of it yet.
This looks very professional indeed! I think something like this would sell quite well. This would be useful for anyone doing any form of audio electronics testing/developing.
Quote from: pryde on July 22, 2013, 04:22:34 PM
Everyone says they want one but nobody has asked if they can have one
Damn! Should have thought of that my self!!
I've just thrown away my little Chinese breadboard :(
This was a great profi job mate!
cheers
That's amazing! Brilliant idea!!!! Bah. I need to overhaul my proto board a ton.
I did something much kludgier in a messed up 1590a box, and for sure, this is really cool, Dave.
As for logistics of a kit, check out this link:
http://www.ponoko.com/make-and-sell/how-to-sell
Short story is they offer laser cutting services, but allow you to sell your designs through them, with various options for shipping, etc.
Might be worth doing a variety of options, ie pot rack, full kit, etc.
Hope it helps!
Quote from: wgc on July 22, 2013, 11:26:33 PM
I did something much kludgier in a messed up 1590a box, and for sure, this is really cool, Dave.
As for logistics of a kit, check out this link:
http://www.ponoko.com/make-and-sell/how-to-sell
Short story is they offer laser cutting services, but allow you to sell your designs through them, with various options for shipping, etc.
Might be worth doing a variety of options, ie pot rack, full kit, etc.
Hope it helps!
Thanks, I will check it out. There are a few different laser cutting services online that could work.
Part of what needs to be worked out is how to get one side of the acrylic back filled with black paint before cutting and etching. I know there are companies that do it, but finding it in low volume at a reasonable price is what I am looking for.
Straight laser cutting will work, but it looses the labeling.
Man, that site is cool. Spent a little while poking around it. Really neat idea.
Absolutely brilliant! Nice job!
Quote from: pickdropper on July 23, 2013, 12:27:19 PM
Man, that site is cool. Spent a little while poking around it. Really neat idea.
Yeah, I think it makes selling these low risk, no inventory, you can give away plans if you want, do as much or as little as you want. never heard anything bad about them fwiw.
They also offer "tinted" acrylic which could eliminate the need for paint if you get enough contrast by rasterized laser etch.
I don't think it will be cheap, but still probably worth it.