DIY Color Meter Enclosure Group Build Thread - Page 2

#11: Post by **mkane** » April 5th, 2023, 5:18 pm

Fun fun fun

#12: Post by **ducats** » April 5th, 2023, 5:42 pm

Milligan wrote:I'm currently looking for the hardware. From the pics and from the prints, it seems like 8xM3-4mm and 4xM3-8mm are needed. An even smaller size is needed if the switch is desired. I may have an easier time finding the screws locally in US standard size of 4-40. I'll see what I find and update the post accordingly. They typically sell them cheaply in packs of 25-50.

Not sure if this helps but in the other thread I asked about the 8mm long screws and it sounds like it was a typo and should be 16mm.

DIY Color Meter #99

#13: Post by **Brewzologist** » April 5th, 2023, 5:49 pm

ducats wrote:Not sure if this helps but in the other thread I asked about the 8mm long screws and it sounds like it was a typo and should be 16mm.

See here for latest assembly guide. Just posted today: https://github.com/juztins-lab/roast-meter/wiki

#14: Post by **jpender** » April 5th, 2023, 6:41 pm

Nice work!

April 5th, 2023, 8:38 pm

Update:

I'm only waiting for one more to print for the group, but as of now everything is ready for those that are already signed up. I went ahead and cut the glass and installed them in the lids since I had plenty of glue. I used a cheapo glass cutter to make the etch before breaking them. They are much cheaper than an Xacto knife if you have to buy a tool.

Shown below is the finished enclosure with the hardware kit and window installed:

I've included an extra slide in case a future repair is needed. I've decided to go with the $10 for the case and $3 for the hardware. This leaves me enough to pay for the shipping, bubble wrap, additional mailers, and hopefully have a little left to reimburse ducats for the slides. If there is anything left over from that then I will use that remainder to buy another roll of filament to have enough for another round.

I will confirm final fitment tomorrow before I ship. I'll contact everyone via PM for shipping and payment info.

Thanks everyone. Can't wait to see everyone tinker with these.

#16: Post by **randytsuch** » April 11th, 2023, 9:37 am

My package arrived yesterday, safe and sound, very well packed.

Rest of the parts are due today, then I can see how it goes together.

Randy

April 11th, 2023, 10:00 am

Glad to hear the packages are arriving safely.

#18: Post by **drgary** » April 11th, 2023, 4:02 pm

Thank you, Tim, for a beautifully rendered case!

April 12th, 2023, 8:58 am

Glad it arrived safely. I will say everyone should probably wash the glass before assembling. That is something I didn't do.

#20: Post by **drgary** » April 13th, 2023, 12:58 am

And here it is, all assembled. Getting the software installed was a challenge, but I'll do my first reading tomorrow.