LetterRack
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{{Project | {{Project | ||
|type=hardware | |type=hardware | ||
| − | |intro=Build an | + | |intro=Build an awesome big letterbox out of a half height computer rack. |
|logo=W dsc 0082.jpg | |logo=W dsc 0082.jpg | ||
| − | |status= | + | |status=stalled |
|meetings=none | |meetings=none | ||
|contact=SteveClement | |contact=SteveClement | ||
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A small rack was donated which we will transform into a letterbox as the building has none. | A small rack was donated which we will transform into a letterbox as the building has none. | ||
| + | === News === | ||
| + | First letter was recieved on 9 June 2010 | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Todo === | ||
| + | * add a lock to the drawer (simple padlock?) | ||
| + | * put nametag on box (syn2cat logo is on, maybe add a small one on the flap too) | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Done === | ||
| + | * remove ventilation, plugs and other stuff | ||
| + | * clean rack | ||
| + | * reverse doors so that ventilation slot is in front | ||
| + | * design flap to be fitted on the ventilation hole | ||
| + | * obstruct the window with a poster or similar | ||
| + | * Build flap from metal for throwing letters through the top (protoype) | ||
| + | * Swap bottom plates front/back | ||
| + | * create a fancy drawer to recieve the letters in. | ||
| + | * redo metal flap to make it water tight | ||
| + | * paint flap? put adhesive foil on it instead | ||
| + | * mount flap | ||
| + | * put a sign that it's for letters | ||
| + | * put "keng reklamen w.e.g." sign on | ||
| + | * test for water tight (OK, some rust is appearing) | ||
| + | * send a test letter | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Brainstorming === | ||
| + | Get awesome electricity into the letterrack. Possible solutions include solar panels and possibly windmills.<br/>See [[Syn2rbine]] for information on that project. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Pics === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:W dsc 0082.jpg|poster in the window and | + | File:W dsc 0082.jpg|poster in the window and mock-up letterbox on top |
File:W dsc 0083.jpg|letterbox open | File:W dsc 0083.jpg|letterbox open | ||
| − | </gallery | + | File:Dsc 0089.jpg|the flap layount going on top |
| + | File:Dsc 0090.jpg|the flap parts assembled | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | First beta test | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:W P1100077.JPG|inserting a letter | ||
| + | File:W P1100078.JPG|yes, insert there | ||
| + | File:W P1100079.JPG|open box with key | ||
| + | File:W P1100080.JPG|pull the drawer | ||
| + | File:W P1100081.JPG|receive the letter | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Outside | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:W P1100082.JPG|in front of the door | ||
| + | File:W P1100083.JPG|view from far away | ||
| + | File:W P1100084.JPG|closeup | ||
| + | File:W P1100087.JPG|it's raining | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:06, 22 September 2010
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| Build an awesome big letterbox out of a half height computer rack. | |
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| Meetings: | none |
| Type: | hardware
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| Status: | stalled |
| Members: | Gunstick |
| Contact Person: | SteveClement (mail) |
| Tools | |
| QrCode: | 
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A small rack was donated which we will transform into a letterbox as the building has none.
Contents |
[edit] News
First letter was recieved on 9 June 2010
[edit] Todo
- add a lock to the drawer (simple padlock?)
- put nametag on box (syn2cat logo is on, maybe add a small one on the flap too)
[edit] Done
- remove ventilation, plugs and other stuff
- clean rack
- reverse doors so that ventilation slot is in front
- design flap to be fitted on the ventilation hole
- obstruct the window with a poster or similar
- Build flap from metal for throwing letters through the top (protoype)
- Swap bottom plates front/back
- create a fancy drawer to recieve the letters in.
- redo metal flap to make it water tight
- paint flap? put adhesive foil on it instead
- mount flap
- put a sign that it's for letters
- put "keng reklamen w.e.g." sign on
- test for water tight (OK, some rust is appearing)
- send a test letter
[edit] Brainstorming
Get awesome electricity into the letterrack. Possible solutions include solar panels and possibly windmills.
See Syn2rbine for information on that project.
[edit] Pics
poster in the window and mock-up letterbox on top
letterbox open
the flap layount going on top
the flap parts assembled
First beta test
inserting a letter
yes, insert there
open box with key
pull the drawer
receive the letter
Outside
in front of the door
view from far away
closeup
it's raining
