joo32 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:38 pm
Hey VeteranGamer, what tin did you use for this project?
Does it have the same dimensions as an Altoids tin?
Did you notice any issues with it?
Thank you!
the dimensions are about on point with the altoids tin
the tin i bought was from ebay, and not from adafruit (so any issues could just be to the type/one i bought)
but with my tin the only issue was the placement of the hinges for the lid are slightly lower than the altoids tin...
this caused a slight issue with the 3d printed parts that go into the lid (with them catching)
if your going to buy wermy 3d printed parts, i would recommend that you stick to a altoids tin...
it seem like a shame to start butchering the parts wermy printed (IMHO), and you could end up messing them up
also the curvature of the tin i bought is not exactly the same as the altoids (but not a major difference either)....
my 3d printed part (had them printed locally via 3d hubs), were slightly snagging on the curves....
this could have been an issue with the tin or the 3d print (i just whittled/sanded them down a bit to get them to fit)
the blank tins are a good alternative, if you cant get hold of a altoids tin locally to where you are....
or like me, just didnt facny walking around with a altoids tin that i had no connection to before i started the build (seriously had never heard of altoids before this build)
but a blank tin build (depending how you want it to look) requires alot more work than the standard build especially if you dont want it to look like a junior school project that just cost you around $100....
but the results can be really rewarding
applying water slide decals arent that difficult (if done correctly) and the results are great
applying the vinyl is a right pain....
i've applied the vinyl (the lid design) about a half a dozen times and i still cant get it to where i want it...
its ok and will do for now.... but the curves are near immposible to get perfect
i would suggest that you buy a couple of blank tins (if thats the route you want to take) and have one for just testing out things....
good luck in which route you take...
and dont forget to post your build on here (not enough custom builds)