User:Dorkmo/Log

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To Do

• Finish battery charger for a wireless controller box LiPo_Charger_USB_v18.02
• Reduce Latency with XBee radios
• Attempt to make wireless remote control box compatible with both CEB Press and MicroTrac
  • MicroTrac Controller v17.10 CEB_Press_Controller_v17.08
• CEB_Press_v17.08/SCAD_Files/#To_Do
• OSE_CircularKnitic_v18.03#To_Do
• Freezer to Refrigerator Conversion
  • Finish Step by Step
  • Polish BOM

July 22, 2018

• Got OSE Linux to boot up on my laptop
  • The laptop i have has an intel integrated graphics chip and also an nvidia chip
  • In the bios i had to select "disable" for the option "3D Graphic Acceleration"
  • I'm not sure if thats related to the intel or nvidia.

July 21, 2018

• tweaked the BOM for MicroTrac Controller v18.02
  • Think im going to abandon the Lithium battery option for the remote control
    • Too expensive, extra work, and only ground shipping.
  • Just going to use a 6 cell AA holder with a panel mount plug for swapping
    • could use 2 panel mounts wired in parallel and it'd be hot swappable

July 10, 2018

• Attempted to put OSE Linux on a usb stick.
  • Used Rufus on Windows 10
  • When after selecting to boot from USB i get the Ubuntu logo
  • After a few seconds the loading dots freeze and nothing happens
  • Will try booting from a different computer soon.

June 19, 2018

• formatting kit page for the freezer Kits_-_Superfridge_Conversion

June 9 ,2018

• Started measuring parts for LiPo charger case LiPo_Charger_USB_v18.02#Case
• Need to solder up and check to see if it'll work
  • might use ethernet wire for the USB digital signal wires because of tiny holes on PCB
• Made contact with someone who was working on their own fork of the Circle Knitic

June 3, 2018

• Learning how to use GitHub a little better.
  • Downloaded the desktop software.
    • Cloned to desktop. Opened File Folder. Opened File, made changes. Then sent changes back to cloud.

May 27, 2018

• Updated the Kit.com inventory for the Freezer to Refrigerator Conversion shopping list.

May 24, 2018

Hello to the new wiki!

May 20, 2018

• went through measurements in CircularKnitic_Parametric to create diagram of needle location in relation to key parts of structure
• going to use diagram to distill new variables of relationships between needle and strcuture. then use for parametric needle variables in OSE_CircularKnitic_v18.03

May 3, 2018

• started an illistrated step-by-step slideshow for the wiring harness of the Freezer_to_Refrigerator_Conversion/Manufacturing_Instructions

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April 23, 2018

• just found OpenScad's MCAD, http://reprap.org/wiki/MCAD
  • looks like you can make gears quick and easy? need to test it out.
• could be handy for circularknitic

April 22, 2018

• mostly finished with the OSE CircularKnitic v18.03#CKpM.scad "mountain"
  • probably some bugs that need tweaking, ill let them suprise me later
• going to slowly build a circularknitic. started a build log User:Dorkmo/Builds/CircularKnitic
  • ordered some needles
  • need to measure their dimensions before rendering parts that need to be 3dprinted.
• added a few details to the Freezer_to_Refrigerator_Conversion/Manufacturing_Instructions
  • plan on doing a fresh build and take pictures each step

Mar 28, 2018

Freezer to Refrigerator Conversion

wired up a test box. having trouble triggering relay. probably not enough signal voltage from microcontroller. need to test output from arduino MKR1000 further. I think i might need a diode with the resistor?

got everything to fit inside a 4x4x2 conduit box. used stepped drill bit to cut holes. then tied knot in wire to keep it from pulling out.

Mar 24, 2018

Added wiring harness for fridge conversion. Tweaked BOM.

Freezer to Refrigerator Conversion

Populated Open Hardware Business Models

Mar 3,2018

• Did the scad model for a needle for fun CircularKnitic_Parametric#Needle_Files

Feb 11, 2018

• worked on CircularKnitic Parametric a little.
• a couple more 3D printed parts to do, then 2D lazer cut parts

Feb 10, 2018

Signed up for Kit.com. Prepping new amazon.com based BOM for Freezer to Refrigerator Conversion.

Feb 3, 2018

Starting a parametric version of CircularKnitic bc i'd like to make a larger format version CircularKnitic Parametric

January 2018

Started MicroTrac Controller v18.02 and LiPo Charger USB v18.02