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: | running |
| 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.
Contents |
Todo
- redo metal flap to make it water tight
- paint flap?
- mount flap
- test for water tight
- add a lock to the drawer (simple padlock?)
- put nametag on box
- put a sign that it's for letters
- put "keng reklamen w.e.g." sign on
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.
Brainstorming
Get 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
