Clear motor controller case

[Ben Nelson]

Update on my clear motor controller case.

Thanks to Jason H. for cutting out my main shapes of plexiglass.

Recently, I laser-etched the Open Revolt logo into the top of the
case, and labeled the bus bars on the ends with laser etching as well.
All laser etching was done from BEHIND, so I mirrored the logo and
text before lasering.

I did some experimental glueing - as I've never glued plexiglass
before. I used a fancy plastic welding solvent from the hobby store,
and tested on some scrap before I glued the case.

I also played around with LEDs to see how they will look lighting up
the logo and lettering. The LEDs I had were too wimpy to show up well
(other than in a very dark electronics lab.....)
Royce had some super-bright green LEDs that seemed to work much
better. After some more playing around, it looks like using another
piece of plexiglass, drilling holes in it the size of the LEDs, and
then mounting THAT to the controller case, should work well to light
up the box.

See a few photos at:
http://gallery.me.com/benhdvideoguy#103517

[Chris C]

That looks sweet!!!! I'd totally love one for mine, just have to get the bike working first :(

[Steve Hartig]

Nice work. For bonding acrylic/plexiglass, Acetone will work in a
pinch. Simply fixture your pieces, then take a hypodermic needle and
squirt it into the joints. Worked great for my credit card visualizer
project.

- Steve