Derf's 2018 Build (Contains a lot of photos)

Derf

Derf

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Hi Everyone,

I thought I would just post some pictures / videos on my current main controller build. Welcome to lots of feedback / recommendations throughout. I'll Keep updating or posting to this thread as my build continues.

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So this is currently where I am up to. The next stages will be to order materials for mounting pixels. I will probably end up using "C" channel cable duct for straight runs and then just zip ties for other components.

Queen - The "Build" must go on
 
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Update No 1.

*Mini heart attack avoided when I edited the OP and it said "Max 10 images allowed" then all my information and pictures went away.

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I'm going to have to post them in multiple parts due the the maximum of 10 images per post.
 
Derf said:
I threw this together as a quick demo trial. It has a 12mm bolt (nut countersunk into the board to stop twisting)
I simply flick a chalk line or draw a line with permanent marker down the length of a 2m piece of 25mm conduit and follow the line whilst drilling. Pretty pleased with the result.
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Any advice on how to keep this line straight down the length of the conduit? I kinda figured this would be the best way to keep my pixels in a line but I couldn't work out how to stop my hand/conduit from moving off center
 
mbl111 said:
Any advice on how to keep this line straight down the length of the conduit? I kinda figured this would be the best way to keep my pixels in a line but I couldn't work out how to stop my hand/conduit from moving off center
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To mark a straight line place two lengths of 25mm conduit on the ground and hold them side by side against each other.
Run a marker down the point between the two lengths where they meet.
If done correctly you will end up marking a straight line running the full length of both pieces of conduit simultaneously.
 
Michael Evans said:
To mark a straight line place two lengths of 25mm conduit on the ground and hold them side by side against each other.
Run a marker down the point between the two lengths where they meet.
If done correctly you will end up marking a straight line running the full length of both pieces of conduit simultaneously.
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Nice tip.
I have a jig for drilling holes in conduit and sometimes it tends to slightly screw around.
A guide line would definitely keep me on track
 
Michael Evans said:
To mark a straight line place two lengths of 25mm conduit on the ground and hold them side by side against each other.
Run a marker down the point between the two lengths where they meet.
If done correctly you will end up marking a straight line running the full length of both pieces of conduit simultaneously.
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Fantastic Tip! Just drilled my first length of conduit and the holes are perfect! Now just to work on expanding the back holes and cleaning up the front holes :)
 
Update 4:

A lot has happened before updates. I've been extremely busy getting everything ready for the show season. But here is another update over a lengthy time period.

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