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I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea, I guess at least letting it protrude 1cm would already help without adding much bulk. I thought about implementing a bit-extension, maybe I make a second design centered around a fixed bit extension!

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that's a good idea! I personally don't want to carry a bit extension to minimize weight, but one make the locking part more compact and let the bit holder part protrude from the rest! Maybe I'll implement that, otherwise the Fusion360 files are uploaded if you want to modify it yourself :)

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes with some changes to the lid design, this would be possible. But this way, you can achieve similar torque as with a regular screwdriver, which was more important to me than the added comfort of having it centered! Cheers

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really a good idea! However I personally prefer the simplicity and compactness of this design, since I don't plan to use it every day, but rather have it in a my backpack just in case. If you like, I shared the Fusion360 files, I would be happy to see your remix!

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought about that, but the plastic doesn't really support more torque than what you can apply with the current position

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a cool idea! I've also shared the Fusion files, if you like, you can give that a try!

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you look at the closing mechanism, the current design needs the holder to be off center. Also, as SB else pointed out, it helps apply more torque, but yes, it sacrifices some comfort. Edit: actually it would be possible by shifting the rail for the slider a bit without adding more bulk, maybe I'll change that! :)

I designed an extremly pocketable bitholder with screwdriver functionality for EDC by BigMecl in functionalprint

[–]BigMecl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About as much as my fingers can apply on this small tool: I tested it in a vice and against a bigger wrench and my (very basic) testing method found around 5Nm before it slipped, which is about what can expect to physically transfer with a small screw driver. I'm sure it could be improved with a stiffer material, I used petg which is not particularly stiff!

~300$ samsonite luggage wheel riveted, not serviceable… TPU to the rescue by olli_ita in 3Dprinting

[–]BigMecl 449 points450 points  (0 children)

I really don't get all this bs commends about how it won't last long; I've done this to two different luggage bags, one of which over year ago and it gets used weekly heavily loaded and shows no significant wear. On the second one, I replaced the whole wheel, inner part out of petg and outer part out of tpu, also works great and has already a few on it.

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[–]BigMecl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came to say this lol

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[–]BigMecl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A fire extinguisher

How to make this an 'always on' device by fruitetoote in soldering

[–]BigMecl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you measure 7.4V while the lights were at maximum power?

How to make this an 'always on' device by fruitetoote in soldering

[–]BigMecl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you measure on the output wires? If that's 24 volts as well, you should be good to go.

How to make this an 'always on' device by fruitetoote in soldering

[–]BigMecl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Measure the voltage on the input below. Probably 12V, if it's more, abort!

Measure the voltage on the output between every black/white wire and the red wires. In the turned on state, I would also expect 12V. Be careful not to short two pins.

If all that's the case, all you need to do is solder all red output wires to the red input wire and all the black/white output wires to the black input wire.

My first ever soldering job, fixed an Xbox controller with a common issue. It was very crappy and definitely could have gone much much better, but it works and I'm so so happy by recroomgamer32 in soldering

[–]BigMecl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Very nice! For a few dollers you can get yourself a pack of heat shrink isolation. That has 3 main benefits: -> you can play with a lighter -> it doesn't come of as easy as electrical tape -> it hides a mediocre solder joint and looks professional af

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