#Custom Battery Assemblies

[eedsiinc]

What Are the Benefits of Compressed Air Systems?

In industrial environments, pneumatic systems that use compressed air systems provide effective and versatile output. This introduction to pneumatics is perfect for those who want to know the benefits of compressed air systems which is a very important aspect of pneumatic engineering.

What is Pneumatic Engineering?

Pneumatic Engineering is a branch of engineering, that deals with high-pressure air to utilize it for industrial purposes.

It's a very easy way to move things using high-pressure dry air. This systems use compressed air to generate mechanical motion and power for any application.

Here are a few benefits of compressed air systems:

Energy Saving

One significant economic benefit is energy savings. For instance, power expenditures account for 80% of the entire cost of ownership of an air compressor. An energy-efficient model will therefore pay for itself rather soon. For example, dual set-point and automated stop are two of the many features found in modern compressors.

You may maximize energy consumption and cut costs during periods of low use by switching between two setpoints using smart unit controllers. The driving motor only comes on when required.

Improved Air Quality

Modern compressors don't emit any hazardous smoke or other waste gases that might cause accidents nearby or in the workplace. Clean air also lowers operating expenses.

Above all, the system is kept up and running smoothly thanks to the use of oil-free technology, which enables total risk-free production. No concern about product deterioration, contamination, or wasted hours.

Lower Noise Levels

Today's compressors are largely silent, making them environmentally benign devices. Improved interior parts and sound-absorbing features like canopies help to lower workplace noise levels.

Repair Leakages

The affordable repairability of compressed air systems is an additional benefit. Compressed air systems frequently have leaks, which waste energy and lower system efficiency. However, because compressed air is widely available and non-toxic, it may be used to easily identify and fix issues without endangering one's health. Businesses may avoid needless inefficiencies and save money by swiftly correcting leaks.

Important Aspects of Compressed Air Systems

Pneumatic solenoid valves, also referred to as electrically actuated valves, work by the use of electromagnetic force. A ferrous metal rod moves when an electrical current flow through the solenoid coil, creating a magnetic field. This is the fundamental mechanism that opens the valve and affects air pressure either directly or indirectly.

Quick Responsiveness

The quick and dependable regulation and control of pressurized air and gases is made possible by pneumatic solenoid valves. These valves may instantaneously switch from an open to a closed state or vice versa because they are activated by electromagnetic forces. The lightweight and compact designs of the valves are the reason for their quick response.

Compressed Air Systems provide efficient power using high-pressure air, a part of pneumatic engineering. If you are looking for the best air-compressed system for your project, then you are at the right place, because EDSIINC deals with all those compressed air systems, with very affordable range for you.

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[techdriveplay]

How to Make an E-Bike

Building an e-bike can seem like a daunting task at first, but once you understand the process, it becomes much easier and can even be quite profitable. Many people, myself included, have turned this skill into a rewarding hobby, creating and selling e-bikes for a profit. In this guide, I’ll take you through how to make an e-bike from start to finish, whether you’re aiming to create a custom ride…

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1930 Ford Highboy Coupe

There’s always lots of detail work with any build and this ’30 Ford highboy coupe is no exception. Look closely and you will find Craftworks Fabrication handmade steel motor mounts. The license plate and valve covers were painted by Jeremy Seanor of Luckystrike Designs. He also painted all the accompanying engine and tranny parts. The powdercoat was handled by Pittsburgh Powder Coat while the chrome plating was conducted by Jon Wright’s Custom Chrome Plating.

The chassis is comprised of a Roadster Shop custom frame that was stepped, stretched, and features contoured ’32 Ford-style framerails. It was also then boxed, capped, and has hole punch flared front framehorns. From here the frame is outfitted with a Super Bell 4-inch drop, drilled and plated I-beam axle, low-profile monoleaf spring with Ridetech tubular shocks paired to custom-made drilled billet radius rods from Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop. Steering falls to the Flaming River box and a LimeWorks Hot Rod column topped with a four-spoke Billet Specialties Sprint Car–style leather-wrapped wheel. In back there’s a Currie 9-inch rearend outfitted with 3.70 gears, 31-spline axles, QA1 coilovers, a Pete & Jakes Panhard bar, and a parallel four-link setup. Braking is a combination of disc/drum front to rear. The forward braking dark gray–painted Wilwood Dynalite calipers are neatly hidden behind the Pete & Jakes finned backing plates. While in back the 9-inch is outfitted with 11-inch brakes, this time hidden beneath the SO-CAL Speed Shop finned drums all the while the chassis rides on a full set of 16-inch Dayton wire wheels wrapped with Coker/Excelsior rubber measuring 5.50R16 in front and 7.00R18 in the back.

All hot rods have something fun settled between the ’rails and beneath the hood (well if they have a hood). In the case of our ’30 Ford highboy coupe it sure appears to be a vintage Ford Y-block but after more than a cursory look we begin to see the telltale signs that there’s something more. Indeed, while it may look like a Ford it truly is a 376-inch LSX iron block, with aluminum heads and ARP studs, plus adapter-equipped small-block Ford (Windsor) valve covers all from Don Hardy Race Cars and then assembled by Talik and Marc Mullin. The intake is an Edelbrock LS dual quad with a pair of Thunder AVS EnduraShine carbs dressed in OTB air cleaners. Delivering the gas from the Tanks stainless reservoir is an Earl’s Performance billet fuel pump. More engine accessories include an MSD 6AL box to go along with the MSD billet Ford small-block distributor that functions through a timing cover adapter from Chevrolet Performance all the while using an MSD coil and Lokar vintage plug wires. Powermaster also supplied the alternator and starter, the battery is an XS Power AGM, and a Wegner Motorsports water pump is used as well as a Wegner front accessory drive unit. This 500-plus hp V-8 utilizes custom headers made at Craftworks Fabrication based on Ultimate Headers LS header flanges. The pseudo-Ford small-block is backed up to a TCI StreetFighter 700-R4 with a 2,800-stall speed converter operated by a Lokar shifter. The trans cooler comes by way of Derale Performance and moves the power through a 3-inch-diameter custom-made driveshaft.

[writing-yarn-goblin]

I saw a few months ago someone posted a headcannon about Kid being able to hear metal. And I loved it.

So here is a little something inspired on that.

This was a gift I made to @swampstew but it’s just too funny to not share.

~*~

If there was something Captain Kid was good at, it was guessing who makes that noise.

There were days where he could be the first one up and locked himself in his workshop where he propped himself up in his work bench and just plowed in a few hours cutting, grinding or making things that he wanted or got commissioned to do so.

His hobby as of late was making as less noise as he possibly could and just feel/hear the metal in people’s bodies.

A tooth with a crown? sounds like a wet coin to him. Someone is trying to put on an earring? He heard it- loud and clear. Assembling and disassembling a gun? He thought the person was VERY slow at it.

One particular morning, he was just setting up to work on making drafts for a custom gun and that’s when he heard a faint buzz deep within his ship. More like he could hear something vibrating frenetically.

He didn’t anything in the ship that buzzed.

He ignored it and kept to his work.

But there it was an again.

The soft buzzing was now a little more erratic and he got curious.

What could be in the ship that made that noise?

He tucked it away and when he knew Killer was in the kitchen: he went there to demand breakfast from the blonde first-mate.

A few days later the buzzing was on full blast. He heard it cling against other metal parts and the buzzing pattern changed.

From a nice soft buzz to a loud buzz buzz buuuuuuuuzz buzz buzz buuuuuuuuuuzz. He connected one thing with the other and smirked to himself.

“Must be one hell of a morning.” He mumbled, sipping from a mug of coffee as he just relaxed for a moment. The piercings he was hearing were rattling faster than usual and the intermittent buzzing changed to a long aggressive buzz.

“Shit, I gotta know who’s doing that.”

And check he did. He was a walking metal detector and he wanted to know who was buzzing their bean so early in the morning.

A few days of searching down and he found them. He didn’t have to look for too long on his 3rd day quest since the culprit was currently in a room, using said object, early in the morning.

To his surprise- it was the bathroom.

The women’s showers. He was glad that it was 5 in the morning, any other woman would’ve flipped.

Once inside, he tiptoed his giant self. Maneuvering his frame through the dainty shower room and enjoyed how nice it smelled in here.

A few more steps forward and there was the culprit-(Y/N).

She was part of the night crew and he seemed to be catching her in her private time…shaving with an electric shaver.

When she turned around, she wanted to scream.

There she saw her Captain, Eustass Kid, looking at the wall in order to give her privacy.

“C-Captain!?”

“(L/N)…it’s not what you think.”

“I should hope so! You have a minute to get out of the bathroom before I scream for Heat.”

Uh-oh.

If she did that, captain or not, he’d be in one hell of a pickle. Heat didn’t take these invasions of privacy lightly.

“Got it. My Workspace. When you’re done.”

Never had she seen a man as big and intimidating to run and scramble fast out of the bathroom.

It didn’t take long for (Y/N) to appear with her battery powered shaver and reproducing the sounds that Kid had been hearing.

After a few apologies in the style of Eustass Kid, she scampered off to her quarters. Once inside, she sighed to herself and quietly checked her things, just to find a long, silver bullet…that went buzz when you twist the bottom.

She’d have to start being more careful.

Unless her captain wants to give her a helping hand. She won’t say no to that.

For now, let him be gloriously confused.

The end

[bigfatfurby]

berry patch!

(i wish i had taken better photos!)

berry patch was the third custom i made for anime north, but they didn't actually join us there because i gave them as a birthday gift to my friend/booth partner :)

what makes berry patch special as a longfurby is that they are completely functional! their battery compartment is accessible from the back with plastic snaps. it was a challenge to see if i could completely disassemble a furby boom without breaking any parts, and have it still work when reassembled.

however, it made me realize i couldn't find a complete 2012/boom text/photo disassembly guide online. is that something people would want? 🤔

berry patch has completely custom fur, ears, mane, and tail made from my own pattern, painted faceplate, eyelids (with little strawberries!), beak, and feet, and lots of strawberry accessories. they have a posable spine and are tightly stuffed to help them sit up better. (they're quite floppy in this picture. i added more stuffing later, but the boom parts are rather heavy -- if i had had more time, i may have chosen to add weighted beads to distribute the weight better.) i nearly managed to assemble them completely without the help of hot glue... but then i needed it at the very end for the ears 😂 it's a learning curve!

[image description: two images of a modified furby boom. the first image is a closeup of its face. it has green outer fur and a red belly, and a matching swooped red hairstyle. its faceplate is painted red and has yellow paint dotted on to look like strawberry seeds. its eyelids have small strawberries and flowers painted on. it wears dangly strawberry earrings, an embroidered choker, and a faux leather choker with a large resin strawberry clipped on. its hair is decorated with needle felted strawberries and a strawberry shaped barrette. it has a hand beaded necklace reading "berry patch". its eyes are half closed and its mouth open in an expression of pleased contentment. the second image is zoomed out to show that this furby has a length of approximately 75cm or 4/5ths of a yard. its plastic feet, at the bottom of its long body, are painted to look like strawberries, and it has a long red tail that matches its head hair. its bottom uses a strawberry-printed decorative cotton. it appears to be struggling to sit up on its own, but its expression is happy. end id]

[verdemoun]

can I get some timewarp Charles or Dutch? I love your au 😭

cracks every bone in my hands lets fucking gooo

charles blessed and beloved. he died of illness in 1908 but it was so peaceful he died in his sleep in a warm bed and as got sick he accepted it with a very similar flare to hosea talking about bessie where he was quietly hopeful he would get to see arthur again and instead of being jolted to the present like the more violent deaths he just woke up peacefully to an arthur that got to age and looks healthy and is smiling at him so affectionately because he missed him so much

they're in love, your honor

arthur already has his own place (very close to hosea's, of course) so charles immediately moves in with arthur and they fall into domestic bliss without actually having the conversation of 'i know we were close friends and confidants with unaddressed feelings in the past and it's been almost a decade and you had to mourn me but do you want to be my partner for the rest of our natural lives btw i have an adult son'

charles is still awkward though he didn't understand life and people in 1899 sometimes modern era is just too much they'll be grocery shopping and someone will say a new sentence so stupid he has to go sit in the truck and just disengage with society for a while.

he has zero social media presence and cannot handle the constant depression of tv news media. what do you mean people are still fighting over civil rights and racism back in my day you could throw a stick of dynamite at a kkk meeting or shoot a eugenicist in front of the law and no one cared. if he's home alone he's listening to cds on through an actual cd player

charles smith would absolutely fuck with a home depot helping john build beecher's hope awakened something in him. the garage is almost as big as their house on one side you have arthur's eclectic collection of passing interests including the car he's working on and on the other side you have precision organised charles's expanse of every kind of tool you can imagine. hand tools power tools different kinds of wood organized by tree and then grain

he might be a little in love with the customer service guy at the tool shop who is similarly awkward and accidentally blunt with a flat sense of humor. no small talk. just 'this is my project' 'you will need this. this is the brand we're meant to promote but this is just as effective with more attachments and it's cheaper' 'thank you' 'it's literally my job'. sometimes they go to each others workshops to show off their projects he is charles 'doesn't drain my social battery' friend

charles' job title is just 'decent guy with a truck' every construction company in the local area has his number and will send him a text asking him to help out on a job or if they can borrow some obscure power tool only charles smith would have. it suits charles really well because it means he can just turn off his phone and go on a spontaneous three week hunting trip with arthur and isaac without needing to communicate with anyone. people know if you don't hear back within 15 minutes he's turned off his phone and you will hear from him when he gets back from whatever adventure he's gone on with his family find someone else to do the job

for a lot of the gang they almost have to get to know charles again like he became a lot more comfortable with himself as a person between 1899 and 1907 the first time he cracks jokes or acts downright silly they almost don't recognize him. like yass charles be happy.

admittedly he is the guy they call to help build furniture charles doesn't follow ikea instructions he just rocks up with a drill and assembles it the way that makes sense

eliza and charles are besties and arthur lives in constant fear. they go out for coffee and gossip about whatever the latest antic is. she talks to charles honestly more than arthur and takes charles to functions when she needs a plus one because they are both just wallflowers who talk shit about everyone else quietly. isaac sitting patiently in the principal's office having gotten in trouble for something stupid with the most passive aggressive slight smile on his face as he hears charles and eliza pull up (arthur got banned for threatening the principal)

i may need to part 2 this for dutch

[queer-science]

This ghost trap is officially painted!

It started out lego multicolored, then matte automotive gray, but now? Now it's metallic and ready for final assembly and wiring!

I printed a custom rechargeable lithium battery mount to power the LEDs last night and test fitted it today

[clickbliss]

Arkodd Padbox Review: a fightpad for the arcade afficionado

by Amr (@siegarettes)

Sporting a clicky dpad and an enclosure large enough to accommodate 24mm arcade buttons, the Arkodd Padbox is a controller/fightstick hybrid set to fill the niche left by a lack of good 6 button fightpads. 

The dpad is equipped with Omron mechanical switches, similar to the ones used in arcade sticks, and a left shoulder button and additional thumb button complement the standard 8 button layout, allowing access to extra functions and alternative button placements.

The Padbox comes as fully assembled units or DIY kits that include the case, dpad, wiring and function buttons. For this review I opted for the DIY kit, since I wanted to see what the build process was like, and customize the build with parts I had on hand. 

Full disclosure: I was sent this kit to review, but I wasn’t given any instructions or limitations on what I could say.

With that out of the way, what immediately impressed me was how easy the build process was. The Padbox comes apart with only a few screws, and the dpad, shoulder button and aux buttons are already pre-installed. The wiring harnesses provided are sized appropriately for the available space, and headers for the dpad and shoulder buttons, alongside pre-made dupont connectors made wiring them to the screw terminals simple.

If there’s one thing to note it’s that the Padbox uses a direct USB connection for its USB C jack, rather than the Neutrik Type-D passthrough ports that many custom fightstick builds use. The connector is designed with Brook Fighting Boards in mind, which have pre-populated headers for USB, but I opted to use a RP2040 Advanced Breakout Board I had on hand to get access to the advanced features of GP2040ce. If you do goes this way, make sure you get the latest version of the board with the screw terminals for the extra functions, as those have pre-populated USB headers, otherwise you’ll have to solder on your own like I did. 

You’ll also need to plug into the 5v VCC terminal for the power indicator LED, though if you are somehow doing an even more niche build of a niche product, and using a Brook Wireless board for it, you’ll need to connect to the player indicator LEDs instead, since the 5v terminal won’t output when running on battery. 

Aside from these incredibly niche considerations, the overall build process is fast and painless. I built it all on a weeknight after work, and I even had time to stickerbomb it and test out a few games with it. I’ve had a harder time modding some fully built fightsticks.

Now the most important question: how’s the dpad. In short: they nailed it. No matter what style of game I played it was easy to get my inputs out, with no accidental inputs. After using so many controllers and handhelds, I can tell you this is a hell of an accomplishment. Even mechanical dpads aren’t a silver bullet to this problem, as I’ve seen so many of them with the same kind of satisfying feedback that are miserable in practice. So I’m happy to report that this dpad is not one of them.

One of the first games I tried the Padbox with was Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3’s trial mode, my go to for testing new fighting game controllers. Here it performed better than basically any first party controller dpad, with the combo of the microswitch dpad and larger arcade buttons making it easy to get in rhythm. The same happened in Street Fighter 6, where the extra buttons allowed me to access Drive Functions easier than the standard 8 button layout, and the shoulder button provided comfortable access to the assist function for characters I play with Modern Controls. 

For anyone who plays primarily on pad, I could definitely see this as an upgrade to a regular gamepad or fightpad, especially for those who play claw grip and wouldn’t miss the extra shoulder buttons. With the swappable buttons, an all mechanical controller is even possible, given the growing options for buttons with keyboard style switches. 

Personally, the Padbox won’t likely stay in rotation for playing fighting games, despite how much I like it. The Padbox can’t solve the fundamental problem I have with playing fighting games on pad: it’s  too cramped. As someone particularly sensitive to this issue, I find that putting all the strain on my thumb wears me down faster when performing complex inputs, and the Padbox made it clear that for me, no pad can compete with the comfort of leverless for competitive games. 

But who says you can only use a fighting game controller for fighting games?

Arcade buttons are plenty of fun across multiple genres, and with its hybrid design, the Padbox enables a variety of approaches that both traditional fightsticks and pads can’t provide. I tested it with beat-em-ups like Streets of Rage 4 and Shredder’s Revenge, where the arcade layout made performing combos a joy.

Retro consoles and throwback games are another good candidate, with the tactile feedback a the Padbox’s dpad a definite upgrade to a lot of the membrane dpads and buttons of original controllers, with the bonus of arcade buttons being a lot more fun to mash in the many games that demanded it. 

Action games that make limited use of the right stick for camera control are totally playable with the Padbox, and with the use of GP2040ce, you can even use the extra buttons to create modifiers that give you on the fly access to the dpad or right stick for item hotkeys or camera control.

I even managed to make a playable control scheme for Smash Bros Ultimate, complete with c-stick buttons for tilt and aerial attacks. 

The Padbox might not be my personal choice for serious fighting game competition, but it’ll definitely stay in rotation as one of my alternative controllers for casual fighting, and playing plenty of other genres.  

If there's any additions I'd like to see, it's the addition of additional shoulder and thumb buttons. These would not only give access to an extra shortcut button in fighting games, but enable layouts with extra functions or modifiers, such as tilt modifiers or dual directional input in the style of the Hitbox Crossup.

The Padbox is also a bit lightweight. It comes in a little heavier than a standard controller, but it's spread out across a larger surface area, and alongside the slickness of the 3D printed material, it threatens to slip during those literally sweaty matches. An optional metal bottom plate or a removable weight for the grip might help give it heft for longer play sessions and lap play. 

My favorite part of the Padbox has to be how many possibilities it leaves open. With its form factor, it's easy to start thinking of new ways to mod the Padbox and make it your own. It brings the DIY spirit of arcade sticks to a pad, and I've already seen wild molds replacing the dpad with a split dpad, or building entire new bases for it and adding more buttons. 

If you're a controller enthusiast looking for a good fightpad, or just something with a real good dpad, consider giving the Padbox a look. 

[loominggaia]

FUTURE LG STORIES EXPOSED: PART 8

—> Part 1 —> Part 2 —> Part 3 —> Part 4 —> Part 5 —> Part 6 ---> Part 7

Please click the Part 1 link above for a full explanation. The following text contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the Looming Gaia series. For this reason I will place it under a cut.

Read at your own discretion!

EARLY CONCEPTS

The following stories are still in the early conceptual stages and don’t have full drafts yet. I haven’t figured out all the details, but I can tell you the general idea of each one.

Trailing the Wailing - Princess Blomi discovers that she has a sister named Sygbarne she never knew about, and she’s trapped in the tallest tower of Folkvar Palace. She can’t let her parents know that she was snooping around, or they might not let her rule a hold in the future. She hires the Freelance Good Guys to free Sygbarne from her tower and take her to a contact on the outskirts of the city.

This is easier said than done, because Sygbarne has never been outside before and she’s going absolutely wild about it. The mercenaries chase her all over the city, as they themselves are being chased by the Folkvar Guard. Can they get Sygbarne to freedom? Or will they all be caught and thrown behind bars forever?

Crazy in Love - Patience’s students–Lily, Buddy, and Zov–are now running humanitarian missions with her all over Looming Gaia. Lily and Zov begin developing romantic feelings for eachother, but they’re both so broken that neither of them knows what to do with these feelings. 

They consult Patience and the other priestesses for advice as they learn to court each other. Patience knows they are both highly volatile people and this relationship has the potential to be an abusive disaster, so she supervises them closely throughout the process. They have many missteps and intensely frustrating moments, but they are determined enough to power through these obstacles using the skills their mentors taught them.

Eventually, Lily and Zov find themselves enjoying a rather unconventional–but happy and loving relationship. Ironically, their relationship ends up being more functional than most, as they actively use proper exercises in maturity to maintain it.

Fair Trade - Ojio is a big-name CEO in Zareen Empire now, and his fame does not go unnoticed in Damijana. Chieftess Serafeen contacts him with a trade offer: His company for Tarajeen’s life. Ojio is so offended by the offer, he assembles a crew of Zareenite mercenaries and outfits them with highly-modified combat Mechaskemas, then sends them to take Tarajeen back by force. His plan works, Serafeen is furious, and the whole event causes a serious diplomatic incident. Damijana officially declares war on Zareen Empire, and refuses to back down until they hand over Ojio as a prisoner. Luckily, Empress Qara refuses to hand over her empire’s most profitable inventor to her greatest enemy. Ojio is safe for now, but the war rages on.

Ojio becomes quite the controversial figure, but at least he has his wife back��Except Tarajeen’s role as an arcane battery has left her with no arms and legs, and she is completely insane to boot. She is not the woman he married anymore, and he mournfully realizes their relationship can never be the same.

Still, he cares for her and wishes to help her, so he builds a custom Mechaskema for her to replace her lost limbs. She is treated with advanced Zareenite medicine, which takes the edge off her insanity, but she will never be fit to live independently. Ojio buys her a nice house in the scenic mountains, staffed with caregivers and a full security detail, as his final act of love before letting her go. He asks Jeimos to keep in touch with her, and as difficult as that is for Jeimos, they push their past behind them and make amends with their mother.

Those are all the ideas I have for now! I will post more in the future as they develop.

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[rovermcfly]

How I Made C-53's Cube For My Cosplay

(cosplay)

This isn't going to be a full step-by-step guide or anything, just an overview to give an idea of all the materials and effort required for this specific cube so I skip a lot of details. If you do manage to use this as a guide to make the cube yourself I'd appreciate a credit (and would love to see it).

For anyone curious about my process: I worked on this for about two months in total. I started out with different materials and a different concept and ran into a lot of roadblocks, at least one short circuit and spent quite a bit of money. I had to learn basics of LEDs, programming them, circuitry, electronics etc and spent many hours not even making anything and just learning things to get an idea of what I will and won't be able to do (for example I couldn't program the LEDs myself because the additional cables and microcontroller board simply wouldn't have fit inside the cube but I had to learn a lot about it first to reach that conclusion). I'm not gonna share the previous versions but they all followed the basic general idea (blinking/"moving" LEDs inside an acrylic box) just executed worse.

The parts and tools I needed for the final cube:

and there is a German website that makes custom acrylic boxes so I chose a 105 x 105 x 105 mm box with the screws to hold it together (I like the screws for a more computer/technology look) :

The bluetooth controller came pre-programmed with exactly the light effect I wanted and I control it with my phone.

All the LED parts are connected/soldered together in this general layout:

After connecting everything I stuck the LED sheets to the plastic cube that I cut with an exactor knife to make space for the cables and connections based on how I personally could work best with it

I sanded the acrylic box before assembling it to give it a frosted look and diffuse the light and for additional diffusion I made sheets with the polyester cotton by wrapping it in the clear packing tape so I can easily take it all out and put it back in

And it all fits together like this and the lid of the acrylic box becomes the bottom so it all rests on the battery pack and bluetooth controller so when turned around it gives the illusion of a free-floating cube inside the box

The final result is pretty much exactly what I had envisioned and I am unbelievably happy with it. All the hours and money that went into making this were absolutely worth it and if nothing else this showed me again how you truly can learn and do anything if you just bring enough curiosity, passion and confidence to a project.

Also a quick shoutout to Kamui Cosplay and their discord, without their resources (videos and books on LEDs) and the helpful people in the discord I never would've been able to make this!

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[wheelsgoroundincircles]

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

This 1953 Muntz Jet convertible underwent a three-year custom build under previous ownership, and it was purchased by the seller in 2021. The car is powered by a fuel-injected 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end, and it is finished in Apple Pearl with a white Carson-style removable top over gray snakeskin-style Naugahyde upholstery. Features include custom bodywork, an Art Morrison frame, power-assisted steering, four-wheel disc brakes, airbag suspension, Painless Performance wiring, and more modified and fabricated details. This custom-built Muntz is now offered with a copy of Rodder’s Journal magazine featuring a story on the build and a clean California title in the name of the seller’s business.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

The steel, aluminum, and fiberglass body is mounted on an Art Morrison ladder frame that was boxed and finished in semi-gloss black, and the floor was raised 3″. The exterior was repainted in a Sherwin Williams two-stage Apple Pearl mixed by the late Stan Betz. Features include a chopped Duvall-style windshield, 1950 Chevrolet headlights, dual Appleton spotlights, 1951 Ford Victoria side windows, and a white removable Carson-style top fabricated to match the height of the chopped windshield. Additional equipment includes color-matched rear fender skirts and chrome bumpers. Wear from fitting the top is noted on the rear deck.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

Steel wheels sourced from a 1976 Dodge measure 15″ and are mounted with Cadillac Sombrero-style covers and whitewall tires. A matching spare fitted with a BFGoodrich Silvertown tire is mounted within a rear-mounted Continental-style chrome carrier. A Mustang II front end accommodates power rack-and-pinion steering , and the car rides on an electronically-adjustable Air Ride Technologies airbag suspension system along with 2” lowered front spindles, Strange Engineering tube shocks, a rear Panhard bar, and front and rear sway bars. The seller reports that the front control arm bushings were recently replaced.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

Braking is handled by GM G-body-sourced calipers matched with Ford Granada discs up front and Ford SVO-specification calipers and discs at the rear.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

The cabin was customized by Jim’s Auto Trim of San Diego, California, and features Glide bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in gray snakeskin-style Naugahyde upholstery, along with matching treatments for the dash trim, headliner, and door panels. Additional equipment includes a 1952 Lincoln steering wheel mounted to a shortened Lincoln steering column, gray cut-pile carpet, and a Pioneer stereo housed within a custom center cubby.

The engine-turned “Hollywood” instrument cluster houses Stewart Warner gauges consisting of an 8k-rpm tachometer, a 160-mph speedometer, and auxiliary readings for fuel level, battery charge, oil pressure, and water temperature. The five-digit odometer displays 25k miles, though total chassis mileage is unknown. A Lokar pedal assembly was fitted during the build.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

The Corvette-sourced 5.7-liter LT1 V8 features a polished fuel intake manifold along with billet aluminum valve covers, and additional features include an Opti-Spark distributor, a Griffin aluminum radiator, and a wiring loom sourced from Painless Performance Wiring. A set of long-tube headers are connected to a 2.5″ exhaust system equipped with dual Dynaflow mufflers. The seller reports that the oil was recently changed.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end with with 3.55:1 gears and Strange Engineering 31-spline axles. Additional photos of the underside, drivetrain, and suspension components are presented in the gallery below.

Custom 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible

The car was featured in issue #36 of Rodders Journal magazine

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The Revolutionary Concept of Smart Ink Screens

Smart Ink technology, also known as E Ink, is transforming how we interact with our devices. Unlike traditional LCD or OLED screens, E Ink screens consume less power, are easily readable in sunlight, and provide a paper-like reading experience. This makes them ideal for a multitude of applications, including phone cases.

Why DIY?

Why settle for a mundane phone case when you can craft something extraordinary? A DIY Smart Ink Screen phone case not only adds a touch of personal flair but also serves as a functional extension of your device. Whether you want to display notifications, a to-do list, or your favorite artwork, the possibilities are endless.

What You Need

Creating your own Smart Ink Screen phone case is simpler than you might think. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. A Smart Ink Display Module: Choose a screen size that fits your phone model.

2. Microcontroller: To control the display and connect it to your phone.

3. Power Source: A small, rechargeable battery pack.

4. Phone Case: Preferably one that’s easy to modify.

5. Tools: Screwdrivers, soldering iron, and adhesive.

Step-by-Step Guide

Choose the Right Smart Ink Screen

Start by selecting a Smart Ink display module that is compatible with your phone’s dimensions. Look for one with good resolution and contrast.

2. Prepare the Phone Case

Carefully measure and cut out a section of the phone case where the Smart Ink screen will be placed. Ensure the cut-out is precise to avoid any gaps or misalignment.

3. Assemble the Components

Solder the microcontroller to the Smart Ink screen following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the power source to the microcontroller. Test the setup by loading some basic images or text to ensure everything works correctly.

4. Secure the Screen

Attach the Smart Ink screen to the phone case using a strong adhesive. Make sure it is firmly in place but not so tight that it risks damage.

5. Final Integration

Place the assembled components into the phone case. Tuck the wires neatly to avoid any obstruction or bulkiness. Double-check all connections and the screen’s visibility.

6. Personalize Your Display

Once everything is set up, you can start personalizing your Smart Ink screen. Use dedicated apps to update the display with images, notifications, or even your favorite quotes. The low power consumption of E Ink means your phone case display will last for days on a single charge.

The Benefits

• Customization: Change your display whenever you like.

• Battery Efficiency: Smart Ink screens use minimal power.

• Readability: Perfect for outdoor use with clear visibility in sunlight.

• Innovation: Stand out with a unique, functional phone case.

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Creating a DIY Smart Ink Screen phone case is more than just a fun project; it’s a way to express your individuality and innovation. With a bit of creativity and some basic tools, you can transform your ordinary phone case into something extraordinary.

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❛ what? no witty remark? nothing clever to say? ❜

❛ i just wanted to say i’m sorry. ❜

with the robo blorbos hehe

(Hehe, of course of course)

Olli believed in two things above all else: being prepared, and keeping a cool appearance. 

Of course one made the other possible. After all, acting as though you knew everything came much easier if you did actually know everything. Olli could afford to be aloof and snarky and distant because she’d planned for every eventuality. She’d honed her skills, she had backup plans upon backup plans, and she had Milo. 

Well. They’d had Milo. 

For the 44th time that cycle they’d disassembled and reassembled their pistol. Removing the charge-bolt battery, the excess charge heat-sink, the custom amplifier. Checking them over. Putting them back together again. Rinse and repeat. Cycle through the cameras to his hideaway and occasionally throw a knife at the printout of Harv. Or what remained of the printout. 

Given their accuracy? Not much. 

But what good did throwing knives do when their best friend for all intents and purposes didn’t fucking EXIST- 

The mechanical reflex of reassembly paused midway, moving too fast not to cause some damage to the trigger mechanism. A jam might ruin her prized piece and that? Well that’d be the cap on a shitty series of events. So they eased the cartridge in, setting it down. 

Olli stood up, walking away to recalibrate her joints and get her head on straight. All of this served no purpose, other than to let her mind wander back to the fresh horror and betrayal that brought her here in the first place. 

He’d trusted Harv. His mentor, his teacher. Who’d paired them up with Milo in the first place and for what? To sell him out to Pricilla? To sell himself out- and- 

And all of this for what? One half-decent pop-bot? Sure, she knew how to put up a fight but if Iliana had left? What changed? Not enough to warrant the crackdown the city faced and certainly not enough to justify the complete violation of Milo’s code. 

All roads led to ill-advised actions and Olli’s sense of self-respect and preservation kept them from seeking out any revenge. But they also had no plans. No routes to righting the situation or settling the score. Killing Harv? Impossible, too many layers of security plus Milo. Getting through to Milo? Not a chance, with her level of self repair knowledge she’d probably break him. Caving in Illiana’s thick skull? Tempting but required them to cross the city and risk the wrath of Fin. 

What remained then? 

A whole lot of nothing, that’s what. Nothing, and a restless anxiety that Olli wanted gone. Anxiety was Milo’s thing, not theirs. 

They missed him already. 

Clattering from an upper window demanded Olli’s immediate attention, and they snatched the (fully assembled, as it should be) pistol from the table. Creeping towards the source of the noise. The milliseconds that they’d stepped away from their cameras something managed to get in. 

Just their luck. 

The signature coming off of the figure already rang alarm bells because this room took at least several feats of acrobatics to get to in the first place. Meaning whoever this was either had a death wish or wanted Olli. That, and no one else should know about this aside from- from Milo. 

Who’d give up his location with no qualms. Because it was an order. 

Shit. 

Olli’s hands never shook, too new to accumulate any bugs that might interfere with the servos or corrosion to wear down their wires. But their courage wavered, which unsettled them enough that their hands nearly trembled. 

Several knocks against one of the stray pipes rang out in quick succession, forming some sort of rhythm. A… song’s rhythm. The pauses lining up just right. Aligning with a song that Olli heard only once and only with a certain performer. 

Mild fear turned to annoyance turned to a finger just over the trigger trying to find a reason not to press down. Their slight tick of amusement overshadowed by the fact that she bothered to show up here at all. After everything. 

But Olli could be generous. They’d at least give her a head start before they pummeled her. 

“Come on out princess. I won’t shoot you, but I’d appreciate if you stopped lurking.” 

Out of the darkness, a pair of hands raised, followed by the rest of Illiana. Not looking any worse for wear. Hopefully that meant she took enough caution to not be followed, not that Olli cared to place any bets on that. As expected her landing from the upper pipes went off without a hitch, her wires not even tangling when she somersaulted to the ground. 

Irritating in its own right. 

“Were you followed?” 

“No,” Illiana checked back over her shoulder, “I made sure. Would’ve gotten here sooner if I hadn’t but- I wanted to talk.” 

Olli made a show of nodding and “considering” Illiana’s words. As if he weren’t melting from the inside. Coolant trying its damndest to perform. He put his hands on his hips, turning from the ground to her, and back again.

“Mhm.” 

Wasting no more time, Olli rolled their shoulders. Flexing their hand a few times before walking up to Illiana, and winding up for the first blow. Her optics widened, not out of fear yet

“Wait- wait hold on-“ 

Metal connected with sapphire glass, the thin layer clacking but not quite shattering. Of course Illiana got the expensive stuff in her construction. It’d take nothing short of a bomb to leave a dent. Or several dozen shots. 

Either way Olli didn’t do all that much damage. Which worked with her, she spared no feelings, especially not her own. There was more where that came from. Plenty more. 

“I’d ask how you managed to find me,” Olli snarled, “but you’re here. So it doesn’t matter. ”

In the back of their mind, they made a note to abandon this hideout once they’d dealt with the popstar. Careful or no, the location’s compromise was almost certain. Which really sucked, they’d gotten quite comfortable here. 

Too comfortable in retrospect. 

Not that they didn’t already prepare a list of alternate locations, Olli more than made sure to do that cycles ago. Moving and hiding the evidence just took so long. In any case. More pressing matters took priority here. But it piled onto the list of pettier grievances. 

“So, are you here to make me even more involved with your mess?”

Illiana’s wires fell like a curtain over her faceplate as she turned away for a nanosecond. Grimacing before facing Olli again. Olli barked out a laugh, throwing her hands up and spinning on her heel. 

“What? No witty remark? No ‘Oh it’ll be fine trust me’? No ‘Come on you can believe me, the wanted criminal who’s dragged everyone else into her nonsense’?”

Illiana winced, but kept her back straight. Not quite proud, but not shrinking either. 

“I wanted to say I’m sorry.” 

“Well- wait what?” 

“You’re right, I did drag Milo into all this. I- I thought this all would be easier. Prissy’s more desperate than I gave her credit for and… He’s been on the receiving end now. Twice.”

Olli examined Illiana again, closer. Scanning her body language. Every time they’d interacted prior, she’d exuded a near obnoxious amount of cheer. A battery made of optimism and showmanship. It even came through in her fighting, which for all of its flash did work. She knew how to move, when to move. Always with a smile. 

Now that grin hid somewhere else. Her optics unwavering. Open. 

There wasn’t a doubt in Olli’s mind that she practiced those words before this. The odd part was that he didn’t exactly mind. It at least meant she put some forethought into this. 

“Alright. So why’d you come here? You got something other than an apology?” 

“I think we can get Milo back.” 

They froze. Thoughts stuttering to a halt before their fans clocked overtime. 

There’d better be an explanation. Not blind “can-do”. Not some flimsy hope that things might improve because Olli didn’t work with might. She needed certainty, security, because only a handful of bots mattered enough for them to stick their neck out. And one of them just betrayed her. 

“Explain.” 

She needed to know. 

“Vex managed to break some of the firewalls in the AEGIS database,” Illiana crossed her arms, “ We didn’t get everything, but we did get some of Dell’s logs and code. With that, they can reverse whatever they did to him. I know they can.” 

Something dangerous sparked in Olli’s core. A grin peaking up at the corners of their mouth. 

Not that they’d give Illiana her full trust just yet. She needed more information. To plan, obviously. Not for any other reason. 

“And I assume you came here to tell me because…?”

“Because I can’t get him alone. I’d risk seriously injuring him, or myself. Right now, he’d try to destroy me. And he might even succeed, we both know that he’s more lethal than he lets on. WIth you, we’d have a better chance of catching him, getting him back to Vex, and- and getting your best friend back.” 

Olli looked Illiana over one more time. Loathe as she was to admit it, Illiana did know how to handle herself, and clearly wanted to make things right. She had a plan, which meant more than knives against a printout and another reassembly. With Illiana’s start, Olli could steer the rest to smooth victory. As they always did. 

They’d let their anger go. For now. 

“Well, let’s get started then.”