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B - H.I.V.E (Update: 09-15-2010)
Nicodumas:
Was able to hit my parents and get everything setup. Nice to have a working CP. Now we can start drawing on this and getting new ideas, seeing how much we need to cut off and resize for the HEX. I know it looks like a standard CP, but it will be getting a custom work over. Wife and I can't wait to start playing on this for some field testing.
I need to get new wire, my 18 gauge isn't playing nice w/ the quick disconnects. :cry: But, at least all my parts are here so I can get the 2 player set running and get ideas from friends. Looks like I am on my way to completing phase 1 of the b-hive!
JustMichael:
--- Quote ---I need to get new wire, my 18 gauge isn't playing nice w/ the quick disconnects. :cry:
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Completing the control panel first is NOT a good idea. It makes the rest of the cab take 3-10 times as long to complete. Too many "tests" get run... ;D ;D ;D
Nicodumas:
Seeing as the full system will be an install piece, this is the only way we can go about doing the build. Now I can scale mock and learn from mistakes (made a few w/ cuts and placing).
Also, this method makes for a happy wife... and we all know what that means. In all, learned a good bit just from this "simple" build. the next version of it should be made in a few months, it will include the theme as well as a few other things. The biggest thing is that I am going to take a LOT more time on my mark and drills, as a few buttons are just out of line as well as a few holes.
The wife is already working on ideas for the CP artwork, and we have the look and feel agreed on. Here's to many more pics and build days!
JustMichael:
Sounds like you already have "It takes however long it takes" approval. Glad to hear it is a joint venture in cab building and we look forward to more pics of course! ;D
Nicodumas:
Wired, tested... blast! I have a spinner coming soon (co-worker is giving me one), so that means I have something else to add to the bard. Also, design ideas are flowing.
It's amazing how things change by just having your test setup. Really can't wait to get finer details set.
Another Co-Worker informed me that I can use his CnC machine to do my next cut. With all this power, I might be able to move forwards a LOT faster than I thought!