HAL9000 Project
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September 14, 2022
Painted the frame in gloss black (primer) followed by Alclad Bruhed Aluminum
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September 14, 2022
Kit includes 9V LED lighting kit (battery not included)
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September 14, 2022
Decals are fairly thin and adhere perfectly well with no setting solution.
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September 14, 2022
Painted the frame in gloss black (primer) followed by Alclad Brushed Aluminum
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September 14, 2022
Decals are fairly thin and adhere perfectly well with no setting solution.
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September 14, 2022
Back is not included (although a good stand IS included. Made a back from 1/8" Perspex.
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September 14, 2022
Back plate from 1/8" Perspex. Studs are styrene rod.
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September 14, 2022
Studs were screwed in place on the backing plate, then assembled onto a puddle of 5-min epoxy glue.
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September 14, 2022
Cutout was necessary to address the main power switch.
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September 14, 2022
All components in place. Note the studs "welded" in place with 5-min epoxy.
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September 14, 2022
Wiring in place; battery secured with double-stick tape over the speaker screen.
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September 14, 2022
Had to get creative to secure the lens rings without marring with solvent glues. Securing strips are glued with 5-min epoxy.
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September 14, 2022
It lives!
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September 14, 2022
Note decal markings on the lens ring.
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September 14, 2022
Note decal markings on the lens ring.
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September 14, 2022
Decided to connect these to my home secure Wifi...
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September 14, 2022
This one guards the kitchen...
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September 14, 2022
...intelligent baby monitor...
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September 14, 2022
...ensuring we don't overdose on binge-watching...
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September 14, 2022
...guarding our sleep...
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September 14, 2022
...and watching the hallway.
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September 14, 2022
They're everywhere now. "Open the Garage Door, Hal..."
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31 October 2024, 23:06 -
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HAL9000 near-functional command interface.
Built from the excellent 1:1 scale kit by Moebius Models released in 2019.
Who needs a Ring doorbell, anyway?
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