LetterRack

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{{Project
 
{{Project
 
|type=hardware
 
|type=hardware
|intro=Build an awesonme big lettebox out of a half height computer rack.
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|intro=Build an awesome big letterbox out of a half height computer rack.
 
|logo=W dsc 0082.jpg
 
|logo=W dsc 0082.jpg
|status=running
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|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.
  
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=== News ===
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First letter was recieved on 9 June 2010
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=== Todo ===
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* add a lock to the drawer (simple padlock?)
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* put nametag on box (syn2cat logo is on, maybe add a small one on the flap too)
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=== Done ===
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* remove ventilation, plugs and other stuff
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* clean rack
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* reverse doors so that ventilation slot is in front
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* design flap to be fitted on the ventilation hole
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* obstruct the window with a poster or similar
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* Build flap from metal for throwing letters through the top (protoype)
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* Swap bottom plates front/back
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* create a fancy drawer to recieve the letters in.
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* redo metal flap to make it water tight
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* paint flap? put adhesive foil on it instead
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* mount flap
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* put a sign that it's for letters
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* put "keng reklamen w.e.g." sign on
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* test for water tight (OK, some rust is appearing)
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* send a test letter
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=== Brainstorming ===
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Get awesome electricity into the letterrack. Possible solutions include solar panels and possibly windmills.<br/>See [[Syn2rbine]] for information on that project.
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=== Pics ===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:W dsc 0082.jpg|poster in the window and mockup letterbox on top
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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
 
File:Dsc 0089.jpg|the flap layount going on top
 
File:Dsc 0089.jpg|the flap layount going on top
 
File:Dsc 0090.jpg|the flap parts assembled
 
File:Dsc 0090.jpg|the flap parts assembled
</gallery
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</gallery>
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First beta test
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<gallery>
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File:W P1100077.JPG|inserting a letter
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File:W P1100078.JPG|yes, insert there
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File:W P1100079.JPG|open box with key
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File:W P1100080.JPG|pull the drawer
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File:W P1100081.JPG|receive the letter
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</gallery>
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Outside
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<gallery>
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File:W P1100082.JPG|in front of the door
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File:W P1100083.JPG|view from far away
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File:W P1100084.JPG|closeup
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File:W P1100087.JPG|it's raining
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</gallery>

Latest revision as of 16:06, 22 September 2010

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LetterRack
Build an awesome big letterbox out of a half height computer rack.
W dsc 0082.jpg
Meetings: none
Type: hardware


Status: stalled
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.

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

First beta test

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