FWIW, I designed an acrylic Ping))) stand that doesn'r require a secondary machining operation:
It's mounted to the base with #4 sheet metal screws. It's made from 1/8" cast acrylic, instead of the sturdier stuff you use, but that's what I had. I think it could be done with thicker material. You would just need tabs inside the slots in the bottom piece to keep the screws centered.
Also, I didn't have any short-enough sheet metal screws to mount the Ping))) to the stand, so I just used through-holes with machine screws.
Attached is the CorelDraw file, in case you're interested in exploring it -- open source, of course.
We're already in full production of the Ping))) and IR Stands right now - The Eddie-bots use these extensively. We've built a simple jig (for the short term) that expedites the secondary operation Yes, it's still "by hand" operation. We can do a sustained 5or6 per minute rate.
Maddie the Intern
Posts: 81
Comments
Will Parallax still offer the aluminum PING stands?
Is the acrylic stand translucent so that the LED indicator on the PING will be visible?
Thanks,
Ron
Yes, the Aluminum Ping Stand is still available. This acrylic version is simply a lower cost alternative - gives you choices!
The "Transparent Grey" Acrylic allows the LED to shine right on through - no light pipe needed!
-Matt
FWIW, I designed an acrylic Ping))) stand that doesn'r require a secondary machining operation:
It's mounted to the base with #4 sheet metal screws. It's made from 1/8" cast acrylic, instead of the sturdier stuff you use, but that's what I had. I think it could be done with thicker material. You would just need tabs inside the slots in the bottom piece to keep the screws centered.
Also, I didn't have any short-enough sheet metal screws to mount the Ping))) to the stand, so I just used through-holes with machine screws.
Attached is the CorelDraw file, in case you're interested in exploring it -- open source, of course.
-Phil
We're already in full production of the Ping))) and IR Stands right now - The Eddie-bots use these extensively. We've built a simple jig (for the short term) that expedites the secondary operation Yes, it's still "by hand" operation. We can do a sustained 5or6 per minute rate.
Unlike Khan, you think 3-dimensionally ;-)
-Matt