[sudo-discuss] Project help?

[Morgan Allen]

I recently learned isopropal 'debounds' hot glue. Removing completely
without heat. I have no opinions on the project otherwise.

On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 3:43 PM, Jake <jake at spaz.org> wrote:

> hot glue is totally removable!  you just pull it loose when you're done
> with it.
>
> If you want to make extra sure, you can put gaffers' tape over your cords
> before you hotglue the gaffers' tape to the wood.  Then when you remove the
> hotglue later (with heat and pliers to "peel" it off) you can then remove
> the gaffers tape and it will be like new underneath.
>
> On Thu, 25 Feb 2016, Matt Bush wrote:
>
> Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm really hoping I can come up with
>> something that's removable. It's for work-owned equipment, and I really
>> don't like the idea of putting
>> hot glue all over it. My current solution to keep the wires together
>> involves twisty ties and a clothespin, but I still have to plug them in
>> separately. (I know, first world
>> problems).
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 12:46 PM, Jake <jake at spaz.org> wrote:
>>       Hi Matt!
>>
>>       I have a strong opinion about this.  I have been making stuff for
>> decades and I enjoy using 3D printers and I might use one tonight.
>>
>>       But honestly, the best way to do what you're trying to do is with
>> wood and hot glue!  I am 100% serious.
>>
>>       The tolerances of connectors on the side of your laptop are pretty
>> important, and you don't want to mess up any of them.  The only way to do
>> this safely is to
>>       have their locations exact.  You could try modeling this, but
>> ultimately what matters is the actual positions where the plugs want to be
>> when they're plugged in.
>>
>>       So i recommend you cut a stick of wood to the appropriate size, and
>> plug in all your connectors (short extension cables for sockets you don't
>> already have plans
>>       for) and then hot-glue them to the wood while they're plugged into
>> the computer.
>>
>>       The hotglue will immobilize the connectors in their naturally
>> comfortable positions, and has the advantage that you can modify it later
>> with a heatgun if
>>       necessary.
>>
>>       I come to sudoroom every tuesday evening at 7PM for "hardware
>> hacking tuesdays" and I would love to help.  If you are planning to come,
>> let me know and I will
>>       make sure we're stocked up with hotglue and a glue gun.
>>
>>       As for becoming a member of sudoroom, you should definitely do it!
>> But you are welcome to use the space for free even before you do.
>>
>>       -jake
>>
>>       On Thu, 25 Feb 2016, Matt Bush wrote:
>>
>>             Hello sudoers,
>>
>>             I'm trying to build a pseudo-docking station for my laptop,
>> that would enclose the power, hdmi and thunderbolt plugs that I currently
>> have to plug in
>>             separately (all are right next to each
>>             other).
>>
>>             The best idea I've had for how to do this has been to create
>> a 3-d computer model of the plugs, and then 3-d print an enclosure that can
>> house all
>>             three of them.
>>
>>             Do you have a laser scanner that could make such a model? I
>> have some experience with 3d printing, but I've never used a laser scanner
>> before, so I'd
>>             need some help with that, as I understand
>>             they can be quite finicky.
>>
>>             I would plan on making a monetary donation to sudoroom,
>> and/or becoming a member.
>>
>>             Alternatively, if anyone has any other ideas about how to do
>> this, I'd welcome them.
>>
>>             Thanks!
>>
>>             -Matt Bush
>>
>>
>>
>>
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