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kit:assembly_outline [2017/01/11 18:19] – [Coin Magazine sub-assembly] - Created stevekit:assembly_outline [2018/08/01 13:37] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-This is the **outline** of the assembly instructions for the new Crowbox (internal note: Ploppy v007)+This is the **outline** of the assembly instructions for the new CrowBox (internal note: Ploppy v007)
  
 ====== Set up your work area ====== ====== Set up your work area ======
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 ====== Using hot glue ====== ====== Using hot glue ======
 +FIXME - Currently just data in outline form. Write this out
 +  * Use a "high temperature" glue gun, not a cheapo craft store gun
 +  * Recommend "BestStik" high-temperature glue sticks from Surebonder
 +  * Use alcohol to release hot glue, DO NOT use a knife
 +  * Keep a cup of cool water nearby in case hot glue gets on skin
 +
 ====== Using plastic cement ====== ====== Using plastic cement ======
-Blah blah +FIXME - Data in outline format, write it out 
 + 
 +  * Explain cement vs. glue 
 +  * Recommend Sci-Grip 16 (medium-bodied) brand solvent cement 
 +  * Recommend precision applicator tip
 ====== Build Phase One: Sub-assemblies ====== ====== Build Phase One: Sub-assemblies ======
-In this first phase we'll be taking various acrylic parts for the Crowbox and assembling them into larger parts of the machine. In Phase Two we'll start using the sub assemblies from this step.+In this first phase we'll be taking various acrylic parts from the CrowBox kit and assembling them into larger parts of the machine. In Phase Two we'll put the finished machine together from these sub-assemblies.
  
 ===== Baseplate sub-assembly ===== ===== Baseplate sub-assembly =====
-The **Baseplate** is the platform upon which the entire Crowbox is built. In this step we'll be adding some reinforcement to the baseplate to make it stronger at the points where the Crowbox will be screwed to a pole or platform.+The **Baseplate** is the platform upon which the entire CrowBox is built. In this step we'll be adding some reinforcement to the baseplate to make it stronger at the points where the CrowBox will be screwed to a pole or platform.
  
  
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 ===== Machine Faceplate sub-assembly ===== ===== Machine Faceplate sub-assembly =====
 +The front of the machine
 +
 +==== Gather Parts & Supplies ====
 +  * Machine faceplate
 +  * Small ribs (solid color) (2)
 +  * Large ribs (2)
 +  * Plastic cement
 +  * M3x10mm machine screw (6)
 +  * M3 nuts (6)
 +
 +==== Build It! ====
 +Note: Small ribs must be installed **first**!
 +
 +  - FIXME - Steps!
 +
 +===== Coin Slide sub-assembly =====
 +The **Coin Slide** is an acrylic ramp that catches coins from the **funnel** and transmits them to the inside of the CrowBox for storage. The **coin slide** features a network of thin copper wires which also electronically detect the metal coin as it slides into the CrowBox for storage.
 +
 +
 +==== Gather Parts & Supplies ====
 +  * Coin slide x1
 +  * Coin slide side rails x2
 +  * 24 gauge bare copper wires. 7x12 inch lengths
 +  * 3M self-adhesive noise dampening mat
 +  * Plastic cement
 +==== Build it! ====
 +  - Peel all protective paper from all acrylic parts
 +  - Cement side rails to coin slide
 +  - Attach and trim sound dampening material
 +  - Weave the wires
 +
 ===== Rail sub-assemblies ===== ===== Rail sub-assemblies =====
 +Here we'll assemble the rails upon which the **basket lid** will slide. These rails also contribute to the overall structural strength of the CrowBox machine.
 +
 +==== Gather Parts & Supplies ====
 +  *Rail (2)
 +  *Rail lower ledge (2)
 +  *M3x10mm machine screw (4)
 +  *M3 nut (4)
 +  *Plastic cement
 +
 +==== Build It! ====
 +  - FIXME : Bleah, confusing
 +  - Orientation of parts is particularly important in this assembly
 +  - Peel protective paper from both sides of all four acrylic parts
 +  - Lay the two **rails** flat on your work surface, arranged as shown
 +    - FIXME - [Image: Show rail orientation]
 +  - Go through the following steps one entire **rail** at a time, then repeat for the other **rail**
 +    - Push two **machine screws** through the //bottom pair// of holes in the **rail**
 +    - Apply a thin line of **cement** between and beyond the screws on each **rail**
 +      - FIXME - [Image: demonstrate glue bead line]
 +    - Align the two holes in a **lower ledge** over the upturned screws in the **rail** and press the **lower ledge** down into the line of **cement**
 +    - Thread an M3 nut onto each screw and hand-tighten
 +
 ===== Rotor sub-assembly ===== ===== Rotor sub-assembly =====
 In this step we'll assemble the **rotor**, which transmits power from the **servo motor** to the **sliding lid**, allowing the reward basket to be opened and closed. In this step we'll assemble the **rotor**, which transmits power from the **servo motor** to the **sliding lid**, allowing the reward basket to be opened and closed.
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 ===== Coin Magazine sub-assembly ===== ===== Coin Magazine sub-assembly =====
-The **coin magazine** holds the Crowbox's supply of training coins, which will later be automatically dispensed by the Crowbox.+The **coin magazine** holds the CrowBox's supply of training coins, which will later be automatically dispensed to help train Crows.
  
 ==== Gather Parts & Supplies ==== ==== Gather Parts & Supplies ====
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