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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[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
