Scratch Build – In Progress Metaversa 02: Ada

I was about to "bump" this yesterday. One second to last in this forum section!

Nice to see some more progress!

 

I will need some help with the code, I suspect...

It was mostly made from scrap leftovers, so it cost me nothing, really.

 

Bumping so the new kids can get a peek, and maybe ...get an update?

 

Yes, please, any updates Nexxo?

btw, I'm updating my Mod Ruler / Reference Tool to Stainless Steel and extending it's length version, should be ready next week

 

I approve

 

I totally forgot bumping was also good for trolling subscribers. -No! Really!

 

God you're a pain Cheaps..

 

I DIDN'T DO IT
Although an update would be nice. Even a pic of it being used to dry clothes would be appreciated.

 

F***'s sake guys!

 

FAKE NEWS!
nice bump, lets hope it pays off lol

 

Alright, alright! To quote Granny Weatherwax: "I aten't dead..."

Thing is, the last few years have been... a bit difficult. My line manager unexpectedly died and I was kicked up the ladder into a very, very busy role. Then I had a family bereavement the very next year on almost the same date. Then Brexit happened, which left a lot of EU nationals in limbo. My mind has been on other things a lot...

And there was also a brief side-project which some will have spotted, like my home-built steampunk soldering station:



And I am building a steampunk version of the Divergence Meter using Tom Titor's design (in black walnut and brass --there will be a short project log on that also).





Both projects are allowing me to practice and try out some techniques and ideas that I will also incorporate in Ada (which after all will have nixie tubes).

So I am gradually coming back to the project.

One of the things that never quite felt right with me was the fasteners, which didn't scream "steampunk" at me. I like hex fasteners, but in the end I replaced them with brass ones (which are only available in slot, but that is actually more authentic to the period).

Before:




After:










Next will be the motherboard tray.

I had to do a lot of problem solving around the nixie tube PCB, but I think I have it cracked. I will have to move back and forth between that part and some other bits, like the mouse I am going to build...

 

The NHS let you out of your box long enough to work on it then...

 

I was one of the silent followers who wished to see this fabulous built back on the scene, I am fulfill

 

YES!!!! SprringTIME for BIT tech, and Mod-ening.
Thank you. You could have made a post for each screw you changed, and we'd still get excited about it.
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I totally expected a bump troll.

 

You only like it because mine makes the progress on your project look fast.

 

If that were true, then @Kylevdm 's project would be the greatest ever.