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Brackets for the Veho 360 Speaker

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
edited 2012-05-04 17:36 in General Discussion
A couple months ago, I came up with a speaker bracket for the Veho 360:

It was meant to include some additional hardware, i.e. standoffs, screws, and fuse clips. After receiving my own Prop BOE, I now realize that, by redesigning the bracket, the other hardware could be dispensed with for the Prop BOE and Demo Board, if the bracket is mounted directly to the VGA receptacle:

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So, I'm going to give away ten of these brackets, made of 1/16" clear acrylic. You will have to peel off the blue protective film and provide the mounting screws (#4-40 x 1/4"). To qualify, post a photo in this thread of yourself holding a Veho speaker and any Propeller-based product with an attached DB9 receptacle (e.g. VGA or RS232) and 1/8" audio jack. Follow that by an email to me with a U.S. (only, sorry) postal address, and I'll get a bracket in the mail to you.

Also, if you want to make your own bracket, there's a zip with the design file in CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, DXF, and PDF formats.

-Phil
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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-03-29 22:08
    No takers? Okay, I'll make it easier: no need to post the photo. But please request one only if you can actually use it.

    Thanks,
    -Phil
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2012-03-30 05:51
    I just saw this thread now (since you bumped it). As I was reading the first post my thought was "Can I get home soon enough tonight to take a picture before everyone else does?"

    I had been following the other thread and thinking that it was definitely something I'd follow up on when I got my Prop BOE and speaker (which arrived last Saturday).

    Anyway, I'd certainly like one (and I'd be willing to pay). If I get one, it will show up at UPEC and UPENE (unless I have to cancel plans to attend, which did happen with UPEW this year).

    Of course, this also reminds me that I really, really want to get my own laser.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-03-30 06:53
    It's even harder to hold when you just have paws!!

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-03-30 08:03
    Okay, guys, email me your postal addresses, and they'll go out pronto.

    Rick, Browser says mrrroowwer!

    -Phil
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-03-30 08:11
    Phil, Tell Browser, Ben.....sure would be up for a night of shrimpin' and cat rasslin'!!

    Thanks for the speaker mount!!
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2012-03-30 08:20
    Hey Phil,

    We're building a PropBOE Accessory pack, and we will include this little bracket along with the following parts:

    USB Cable
    microSD Card 1 GB
    veho360 speaker
    jumper wires

    Ken Gracey
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-03-30 08:30
    Ken,

    Be sure to use the new design posted in the first post above, instead of the one I did awhile back. That way, you don't have to include the standoffs, fuse clips, etc. Maybe just a couple 4-40 screws, since the DB15 on the BOE doesn't come with jack screws.

    -Phil
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2012-03-30 09:40
    Phil,

    I'll take one now that I don't have to comb my hair first.

    I'll email you my address.

    Thanks,
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-03-30 18:57
    Phil, I'd had to take advantage of you generosity again. It sure looks like a premium design.

    Paul
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2012-03-30 20:57
    Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »
    You will have to peel off the blue protective film ...

    I am concerned that 1/16" extruded acrylic is going to crack very easily. I would recommend using high impact acrylic. The stuff I have can be bent almost back upon itself without breaking. I would tell you what it is called but I tore the label off and gave it to someone so that they could buy some more for the robotics club. It used to be called high impact acrylic on the Tap Plastics website but I see that they have updated it. Acrylite Resist 65 might be it.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-03-30 21:59
    W9GFO wrote:
    I am concerned that 1/16" extruded acrylic is going to crack very easily.
    The acrylic is just what I happen to have on hand ... aaand ... they're not subjected to a lot of stress. Did I mention that they're free? :)

    -Phil
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2012-03-31 00:10
    @ Phil - Understood. My comments were really more directed towards Ken (though I quoted you) since he mentioned making them part of the kit.
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2012-03-31 11:43
    Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »
    Did I mention that they're free? :)

    I was wondering if I showed you a picture of three Prop boards with the required connectors and three Veho360s, could I get one of your brackets for a third of the price?

    BTW, I forgot to include a subject in my email. I get used to being able to edit posts after I make them and forget I can't do the same with emails.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-04-01 04:07
    Pleasantly surprised this morning with an email from Phil. My typo below probably being the reason. :D I meant to type "I'd hate to take advantage...."

    Thank you Phil.


    doggiedoc wrote: »
    Phil, I'd had to take advantage of you generosity again. It sure looks like a premium design.

    Paul
  • DaveJensonDaveJenson Posts: 375
    edited 2012-04-02 18:15
    Phil, If you still have some of these, I'd like one. Thanks.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-04-02 18:25
    Dave,

    Email me your postal address, and I'll get one off to you.

    -Phil
  • smithdavidpsmithdavidp Posts: 146
    edited 2012-04-06 07:16
    Well..... if they aren't all gone yet I could use one. This is the current status of my project in picture form:
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    Forgive the temperature sensor not being wired yet but everything else is installed and works.
    I had sent a request for servo help to Tech Support. Even sent them my goals for this project. Never heard back from them. But the pictures are proof that I am really trying to build it. I am just running out of space to put anything so the bracket, or a usable template, would be great to solve the 360 speaker mounting issue.
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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-04-06 07:41
    'Still got some, David. Just email me your postal address, and I get one off to you.

    -Phil
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2012-04-06 07:43
    Phil,

    I received the mount a couple of days ago. Thanks!

    Now my PropBOE-Bot can sound like four monks singing "seven" all day.

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  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-04-06 08:22
    Phil,

    Mine arrived the other day also. As soon as my Prop BOE-BOT emerges from the shop after it's Liion and speaker refit, I'll have some pictures to show. It's a great addition for the little fella!!

    Thanks!!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-04-06 10:19
    Got mine! Thanks Phil!!
  • smithdavidpsmithdavidp Posts: 146
    edited 2012-04-06 10:59
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    Hey Phil,

    We're building a PropBOE Accessory pack, and we will include this little bracket along with the following parts:

    USB Cable
    microSD Card 1 GB
    veho360 speaker
    jumper wires

    Ken Gracey

    I don't mean to cry.....okay....so maybe I do but all of us that pre-ordered missed out on the good stuff. LOL
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-04-06 11:53
    Servo Shaking, ground pounding bass and Liion power to spare when I race those other robots off the line....

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    FEAR the TurboPropBoeBot-inator!!! (ok, can we get some help form Marketing here???)

    Thanks Phil, you've helped create a legend!!!
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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-04-06 11:59
    Hey Guys,

    It's great to see them being applied! I've got two left: first-come-first-served.

    -Phil
  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,935
    edited 2012-04-06 15:26
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    Hey Phil,

    We're building a PropBOE Accessory pack, and we will include this little bracket along with the following parts:

    USB Cable
    microSD Card 1 GB
    veho360 speaker
    jumper wires

    Ken Gracey

    And maybe a servo cable? The 2x16 Serial LCD doesn't come with one, so that's an example where it would be nice to have one already with the PropBOE.
  • JLockeJLocke Posts: 354
    edited 2012-04-29 20:10
    Just stumbled across this (I don't read the Classifieds section as often as I should). If you still have one, I'd be happy to send you my address! Thanks even if they're all gone. You do good work!
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-04-29 20:24
    'Got one left. It's yours.

    -Phil
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-05-02 16:01
    'Been doing a little straightening up in the shop and found another one, if anyone wants it.

    -Phil
  • JLockeJLocke Posts: 354
    edited 2012-05-02 20:06
    Received mine today. Looks great; love the packaging, too. Thanks so much!
  • pashley01pashley01 Posts: 3
    edited 2012-05-04 17:19
    Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »
    'Been doing a little straightening up in the shop and found another one, if anyone wants it.

    -Phil
    If the "shop straightening" one is still left I'd love it.
    I am quite new to propBOE, and was wondering how to attach the speaker to it.
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