LetterRack

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LetterRack
Build an awesome big letterbox out of a half height computer rack.
Meetings:	none
Type:	hardware
Status:	running
Members:	Gunstick
Contact Person:	SteveClement (mail)
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A small rack was donated which we will transform into a letterbox as the building has none.

Todo

• test for water tight (ongoind, it's currently raining)
• 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

Brainstorming

Get electricity into the letterrack. Possible solutions include solar panels and possibly windmills.
See Syn2rbine for information on that project.

Pics

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  poster in the window and mock-up letterbox on top

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  letterbox open

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  the flap layount going on top

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  the flap parts assembled

First beta test

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  inserting a letter

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  yes, insert there

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  open box with key

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  pull the drawer

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  receive the letter

Outside

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  in front of the door

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  view from far away

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  closeup

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  it's raining