Singing Pixel Snowman - Revision history

TomL8345 at 13:32, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:51, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:37, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:23, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:22, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:19, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:11, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:09, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 02:04, 24 August 2018

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TomL8345 at 01:34, 24 August 2018

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 When completed there are 458 pixels total in this design as built: Hat 73, Face 95, Spinner1 112, Spinner2 128, Arms 50.  At the standard power rating of .06A per pixel for Full White, this potentially can pull up to 27.5A max, realistically a lot less.
-The Spine was designed to fit over a typical "T" style metal fence post, the second piece of 2" PVC in the base is to go over a piece of rebar inserted in the ground next to the fence post
+The Spine was designed to fit over a typical "T" style metal fence post, the second piece of 2" PVC in the base is to go over a piece of rebar inserted in the ground next to the fence post to prevent twisting in the wind.
 Contact me on the forum if you have any questions, TomL8345

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	When completed there are 458 pixels total in this design as built: Hat 73, Face 95, Spinner1 112, Spinner2 128, Arms 50. At the standard power rating of .06A per pixel for Full White, this potentially can pull up to 27.5A max, realistically a lot less.		When completed there are 458 pixels total in this design as built: Hat 73, Face 95, Spinner1 112, Spinner2 128, Arms 50. At the standard power rating of .06A per pixel for Full White, this potentially can pull up to 27.5A max, realistically a lot less.
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		+	The Spine was designed to fit over a typical "T" style metal fence post, the second piece of 2" PVC in the base is to go over a piece of rebar inserted in the ground next to the fence post

	Contact me on the forum if you have any questions, TomL8345		Contact me on the forum if you have any questions, TomL8345

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	Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. Flatten the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet, again I used a small piece of foam as a spacer between the hoops and arms to protect my wiring. Once the arms are attached cut the Chromatrim to length, insert your pixels and splice them together.		Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. Flatten the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet, again I used a small piece of foam as a spacer between the hoops and arms to protect my wiring. Once the arms are attached cut the Chromatrim to length, insert your pixels and splice them together.
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		+	When completed there are 458 pixels total in this design as built: Hat 73, Face 95, Spinner1 112, Spinner2 128, Arms 50. At the standard power rating of .06A per pixel for Full White, this potentially can pull up to 27.5A max, realistically a lot less.
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		+	Contact me on the forum if you have any questions, TomL8345

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	[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]		[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]

−	Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. ~~Flattened~~ the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet, again I used a small piece of foam as a spacer between the hoops and arms to protect my wiring. Once the arms are attached cut the Chromatrim to length, insert your pixels and splice them together.	+	Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. Flatten the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet, again I used a small piece of foam as a spacer between the hoops and arms to protect my wiring. Once the arms are attached cut the Chromatrim to length, insert your pixels and splice them together.

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	[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]		[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]

−	Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. Flattened the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet.	+	Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. Flattened the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet, again I used a small piece of foam as a spacer between the hoops and arms to protect my wiring. Once the arms are attached cut the Chromatrim to length, insert your pixels and splice them together.

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	[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]		[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]
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		+	Each arm consists of three pieces of 1/2" metallic EMT conduit 27", 25", 24" long. Flattened the ends of the upper and lower arms as well as the attachment point on the middle arm using a metal vice,''It can be done with a Hammer if needed.'', and drill a hole for a stainless steel bolt and nut to join the arm segments. Insert the middle arm into the shoulder connector and tighten. Then zip tie the hoop to each arm where they meet.

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	Cinch each zip tie tight and drill 4 holes in the hat to accommodate two crossed zip ties at the top of the Spine. Once the Hat, Head, and Spinners are securely fastened to the spine, take the remaining piece of 2" PVC and attach to the base of the spine and Spinner 2, this is help keep the Snowman from twisting too much in the wind.		Cinch each zip tie tight and drill 4 holes in the hat to accommodate two crossed zip ties at the top of the Spine. Once the Hat, Head, and Spinners are securely fastened to the spine, take the remaining piece of 2" PVC and attach to the base of the spine and Spinner 2, this is help keep the Snowman from twisting too much in the wind.

−	[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]]	+	[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]] [[File:Arms attached to Shoulders and Spinner-640.jpg]]

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	Cinch each zip tie tight and drill 4 holes in the hat to accommodate two crossed zip ties at the top of the Spine. Once the Hat, Head, and Spinners are securely fastened to the spine, take the remaining piece of 2" PVC and attach to the base of the spine and Spinner 2, this is help keep the Snowman from twisting too much in the wind.		Cinch each zip tie tight and drill 4 holes in the hat to accommodate two crossed zip ties at the top of the Spine. Once the Hat, Head, and Spinners are securely fastened to the spine, take the remaining piece of 2" PVC and attach to the base of the spine and Spinner 2, this is help keep the Snowman from twisting too much in the wind.
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		+	[[File:Componets for Arms-640.jpg]]

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 ProConnex 3/4-in EMT Connectors - (2)
-Metallic 3/4" Emt 10-ft Conduit - (10 feet)
+Metallic 3/4" Emt 10-ft Conduit - (2)
 Boscoyo Pixel Strips - (approximately 6)

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 Once each individual component is completed and checked out, it is time to begin Assembly.
-[[File:Joining the Hoops-640.jpg]]  [[File:Ready for Spine-640.jpg]]
+[[File:Joining the Hoops-640.jpg]]
 I started by joining the hoops between the Head and Spinner1, and Spinner1 and Spinner2 using 8 inch zip ties for strength.  I laid the components out with their basic connections on a flat surface to get ready for the Spine.  The Spine consists of a length of 2" PVC pipe cut into 3 sections (48", 34", and 38").  The 48 and 34" pieces are joined together using the Double Sanitary Tee Fitting and topped with a cap, this fitting creates the Shoulders for the attachment of the arms.