Some projects and upgrades -

So I have a few things on order coming from china for some various projects.

I figured since I haven’t posted much lately I will post some pre-project dribble.

Phoenix Connectors – Aliexpress

phoenix connectors I have these coming to be able to connect audio up to my ClearOne XAP800.

The XAP800 is going to be added to my Home Automation system to be able to control/mix/route audio from various sources to various destinations. If you want to read more about what this can do check out my buddy here.

http://hazymat.co.uk/2015/04/multi-room-audio-options/

3d Printer Upgrades

Its funny. The whole time I have had my printer I have been constantly wanting to upgrade. Maybe because I built my printer from a kit and know each piece. I look at upgrades thinking, this will help just a tiny bit more. This will make it a tiny bit better. But also, I enjoy these projects. So I have what I can only hope are my last big round of updates. Nevermind. I just thought of one more. Bowden extruder…. but that’s for another post.

Motor Coupler – Aliexpress
The motor coupler is going be to used to connect my 5mm drive shaft to my below 8mm threaded rods.

Lead Screws w/ Copper Nut – Aliexpress
Replacing my current threaded rods and nuts with some nice thick Lead screws and longer copper nuts should add some additional stability and durability in that I won’t have to replace the nuts regularly like I do now.

Aluminum Build Plate – Aliexpress
The aluminum build plate will replace my glass bed. I have hard it does well for heat distribution but also I need it for the below proximity switch.

Induction Proximity Switch – Amazon
I am going to get rid of current auto level setup. I am going to the inductive sensor so there is no longer going to be a swinging arm. This will hopefully improve start up time, and keep better accuracy.

Random

20 555 Timers – Aliexpress
I have these 555 timers coming because I plan to use them on a small solar charge controller project I need for my Green Sprinkler system Project.

100 Optocouplers – Aliexpress
A couple weeks back I designed and tested a small circuit that will detect when the 12v accessory line in my car is turned on and off. Using these optocouplers I will be able to use this signal to either power on my raspberry pi in my car, or to tell it to turn off. This is going to be useful so that the pi doesn’t turn off as soon as I get home, but will be signaled to turn off in about an hour. This will give enough time for sync jobs to run, backups and any config changes I want to do.