[hackpgh-discuss] Re: Robot Arm
- From: Doug Philips <douglas.philips@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: hackpgh-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 17:16:51 -0500
On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 16:56, Ed Paradis <legomaniac@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Would working on the primary wiring be a good project for the first
> half of the first day (or perhaps during this next week) be a good
> goal for the shopcation?
>
Seems reasonable, though I don't know if Matt's idea is to work on projects
or work "on the shop".
> We'd not need to get it all finished. Just a single extra breaker and
> line would be a world of difference!
>
Agreed. All or nothing can be demotivating.
> I remember it being a "lack of experience" and not a "lack of funds"
> for the DIY route. If someone could just write down what needs to be
> done, I'd feel comfortable doing it.
>
We have a new member who can do this sort of thing, but I don't know about
the timing/scheduling... and I've (embarrassedly) forgotten his name...
> I'd say something like three separate lines (on separate breakers)
>
from the box to the dividing wall would put us pretty far ahead of the
> curve. Off the top of my head, boxes could go right below the tool
> wall with one "up high" near the router for powering stuff up there.
> We might need to cut a hole in the white boards to bring some out on
> the 'meeting area' side.
>
Matt and I had a plan written up which was the basis of the estimates from
the electricians. I think it'd be good if we sat down for a few minutes
Monday night and came to an agreement on what we want and how we can parcel
it out. We're going to need to measurements too. Both the electricians I
worked with on estimates ball-parked the materials at about $300-400.
I think the incremental approach to getting this done is a great idea!
-D
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