CEB Press/Manufacturing Instructions/Controller Box/FeF Liberator Controller: Difference between revisions

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*<span style="color:green">[4] 3/8" V-groove bearings - [http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/V-Groove-Bearings/Kit8405 $7.77 ea], VXB
*<span style="color:green">[4] 3/8" V-groove bearings - [http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/V-Groove-Bearings/Kit8405 $7.77 ea], VXB
*<span style="color:green">[6] Supermagnets - [http://www.gaussboys.com/ndfeb-magnets/D1203E-N42.html $0.48], Gaussboys
*<span style="color:green">[6] Supermagnets - [http://www.gaussboys.com/ndfeb-magnets/D1203E-N42.html $0.48], Gaussboys
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*<span style="color:green">[1] Potting Compound - [http://cgi.ebay.com/EPOXY-RESIN-CIRCUIT-BOARD-POTTING-COMPOUND-CASTING-48OZ-/310186942108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4838951e9c $22 for 48 oz], Polymer Composites
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Revision as of 02:32, 23 October 2010

Step 1

  • Source 7/16" thick, 6" wide u-channel: 20 feet of it.
  • Pieces needed: (click on image to enlarge)

Feflibframe.jpg

  • Torch or cold-cut channel to size

Channel.jpg

  • Punch holes

Punchedholes.jpg

Step 2

Source the electronics. Here is a diagram of the controller box

Controllerbox.jpg

Here is the complete controller installed:

Controllerboxinstalled.jpg

Electronics Box
Electronics Box

Gross Electronics:

  • Electronics Box - local hardware store
  • Extension Cord
  • 2 alligator clips for battery connection - auto parts store
  • House wiring box (blue box in picture above below the Arduino Shield - hardware store
  • Fuse holder - car parts store
  • 12v quick connect plugs - 5 pairs - for quick-coupling to solenoids out of controller box - car parts store
  • Stranded 5A wire for solenoid connections
  • Spade terminals (10) for connection to solenoid terminals
  • Underground phone cable - makes very tough connectors for sensors
  • Potting compound
  • PVC pipe - with 1 end capped
  • Stranded Cat 5 wire for sensor connections
  • [5] Supermagnets -

Microelectronics:

  • [2] Hall Effect Sensors - Sparkfun
  • [1] Arduino shield kit - Makerbot
  • [1] Arduino - Makerbot
  • [2] RepRap PWM Driver Boards

Components for PWM Driver Boards

  • [1] Replacement MOSFETS -
  • []

Step 3

Shopping list for items which are shipped:

  • Replacement MOSFETs:
  • [1] Arduino breakout shield - $25, Makerbot
  • [1] Arduino (Duemilanove) - $30, Makerbot
  • [2] Solenoid drivers -$13 ea., Makerbot
  • [5] MOSFET replacements - []
  • [2] Hall Effect sensors - $0.95 ea, Sparkfun
  • [4] 3/8" V-groove bearings - $7.77 ea, VXB
  • [6] Supermagnets - $0.48, Gaussboys
  • [1] Potting Compound - $22 for 48 oz, Polymer Composites
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