- March 13th, 2021, 2:51 pm#4946799
It's here! I ordered up a Gizmo 8400 kit from EctoLabs a few weeks back and I'm ready to get started on it. I was gonna go with my own 3D printed version, but when this came in stock, I figured it really short circuits the effort needed, gets me everything all at once, and I can piddle around in the evening and get it put together. This is just what the initial spread comes out looking like. I'll be updating as I move forward. I also have a couple ideas for what I'll do to make it feel more like "my own."
Nice attention to detail on the packing.
Here's the full spread of everything. Their kit is basically totally end-to-end, complete replica, minus a battery.
Included VFDs. This is where some customization might happen. The kit simply uses LED backlighting on them. I might do something... more creative... You can also see the main board behind it. It's 3D printed, but very good quality, with a really nice surface finishing process to make it super smooth.
Just a bunch of bits and bobs. It's worth noting, this is a NO SOLDER kit. Everything is just hot glued to apply it.
Daughter board bits and bobs. You can also see the actual electronics (connected to the Arduino). I may end up playing with this to swap in a rechargeable LiPo instead of the 9V maybe. Need to take a closer look at the setup to be sure.
More to come soon!
Nice attention to detail on the packing.
Here's the full spread of everything. Their kit is basically totally end-to-end, complete replica, minus a battery.
Included VFDs. This is where some customization might happen. The kit simply uses LED backlighting on them. I might do something... more creative... You can also see the main board behind it. It's 3D printed, but very good quality, with a really nice surface finishing process to make it super smooth.
Just a bunch of bits and bobs. It's worth noting, this is a NO SOLDER kit. Everything is just hot glued to apply it.
Daughter board bits and bobs. You can also see the actual electronics (connected to the Arduino). I may end up playing with this to swap in a rechargeable LiPo instead of the 9V maybe. Need to take a closer look at the setup to be sure.
More to come soon!