LetterRack
From syn2cat - HackerSpace.lu
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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) |
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| QrCode: | 
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A small rack was donated which we will transform into a letterbox as the building has none.
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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.
See Syn2rbine for information on that project.
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
