Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair

[granz]

First print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.

And what does this control?

It's the trash compactor at work. Kept freexing the start button due to water getting in...

And what does this control?

And, did you design this yourself, or did you download someone else's design (and customize it)?

Either way, it looks pretty cool, and hopefully will do the job.

Mine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.

Do a write up about this, using "Statement of problem" and "Solution" sections. In the first section, talk about how you noticed that in the winter, water would get into the switch and freeze, causing it to stop working. Try to be as descriptive as you can. Add a short paragraph (two to four sentences) about how the switch works. Mention any comments from your boss, and co-workers. Add a photo of the switch unit without the shield that you made.

In the next section, mention any other ideas that you had about how to fix it. Then mention how you came up with the idea of making a rain shield, and then how you took the measurements and designed it in TinkerCad and then sliced it in Cura (or whatever you used) and finally printed it up. Describe how you checked the fit, and how you attached it to the switch. Then add the above photo to your document.

This should only be about one, to three, pages, max. If you have done any more of these type projects (I.E. your battery for your Z-Star, getting your Green notebook working, anything else,) write them up in a similar format. NOTE: make certain that you have absolutely perfect spelling and grammar - use a friend/associate who is good with writing as an editor. That is vital to showing that you can do the communication part of any engineering job. You may want to look up "Engineering Notebook" and start keeping one, so that you have that on which to write your portfolio. The stuff in your notebook will have all the thoughts, measurements, tests, trials, etc - you will take that stuff and summarize it for your reports that I described above.

[JKnightandKARR]

Mine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.

Nicely done! Let us know how it works when the freezing weather gets there.

Make sure that you keep a record of this, along with any comments from your boss and co-workers (especially good if you can get your boss to write up a small "thank you" note/letter.) If you can keep doing stuff like this for your work, Church, friends, etc. and record the description of the jobs and comments from others, it will make a nice portfolio which is very helpful for along with a resume for technical/engineering jobs.

Thanks, I'll do that, I know they aren't too happy with the prospect of more button freezing due to water getting inside.

[JKnightandKARR]

First print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.

And what does this control?

It's the trash compactor at work. Kept freexing the start button due to water getting in...

And what does this control?

And, did you design this yourself, or did you download someone else's design (and customize it)?

Either way, it looks pretty cool, and hopefully will do the job.

Mine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.

Do a write up about this, using "Statement of problem" and "Solution" sections. In the first section, talk about how you noticed that in the winter, water would get into the switch and freeze, causing it to stop working. Try to be as descriptive as you can. Add a short paragraph (two to four sentences) about how the switch works. Mention any comments from your boss, and co-workers. Add a photo of the switch unit without the shield that you made.

In the next section, mention any other ideas that you had about how to fix it. Then mention how you came up with the idea of making a rain shield, and then how you took the measurements and designed it in TinkerCad and then sliced it in Cura (or whatever you used) and finally printed it up. Describe how you checked the fit, and how you attached it to the switch. Then add the above photo to your document.

This should only be about one, to three, pages, max. If you have done any more of these type projects (I.E. your battery for your Z-Star, getting your Green notebook working, anything else,) write them up in a similar format. NOTE: make certain that you have absolutely perfect spelling and grammar - use a friend/associate who is good with writing as an editor. That is vital to showing that you can do the communication part of any engineering job. You may want to look up "Engineering Notebook" and start keeping one, so that you have that on which to write your portfolio. The stuff in your notebook will have all the thoughts, measurements, tests, trials, etc - you will take that stuff and summarize it for your reports that I described above.

Ok, I can do that.

[granz]

This Engineering Notebook, and the portfolio are ways to show that you got the experience.

[JKnightandKARR]

This Engineering Notebook, and the portfolio are ways to show that you got the experience.

Lol pretty much.


https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg
Final ver is printed, coated in Palastidip n in place. The button shouldn't freeze now!

[granz]

This Engineering Notebook, and the portfolio are ways to show that you got the experience.

Lol pretty much.


https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg
Final ver is printed, coated in Palastidip n in place. The button shouldn't freeze now!

Very nice job, Joe - great going.

[JKnightandKARR]

Very nice job, Joe - great going.

Thanks.

[granz]

Very nice job, Joe - great going.

Thanks.

Now that we have gone completely through the 25/26 winter, how has this worked? Have you heard anything about people having trouble with the switch freezing?

Check with your coworkers, and boss, see if anyone has had troubles with the switch. If that rain shield did the job, ask your boss for a short thank you letter for your portfolio. If you think that he may get nervous about your portfolio worrying about you leaving for an engineering job, tell him that we, here on your Savage///Chats group, wanted to see how well it worked. Even if it's not exactly a "thank you" note but just a description from your boss about how you fixed the troubles, it would be great for your portfolio.

Do you have anything else in your portfolio?

[JKnightandKARR]

Very nice job, Joe - great going.

Thanks.

Now that we have gone completely through the 25/26 winter, how has this worked? Have you heard anything about people having trouble with the switch freezing?

Check with your coworkers, and boss, see if anyone has had troubles with the switch. If that rain shield did the job, ask your boss for a short thank you letter for your portfolio. If you think that he may get nervous about your portfolio worrying about you leaving for an engineering job, tell him that we, here on your Savage///Chats group, wanted to see how well it worked. Even if it's not exactly a "thank you" note but just a description from your boss about how you fixed the troubles, it would be great for your portfolio.

Do you have anything else in your portfolio?

They took it off and dedstroyed it, so no, I don't.

[Chris Savage]

They took it off and dedstroyed it, so no, I don't.

Why? 

[granz]

Yeah, I was going to ask the same thing. If it worked, why destroy it. Unless it was just vandalism from someone in the neighborhood.

[JKnightandKARR]

They took it off and dedstroyed it, so no, I don't.

Why? 

Stupidity? IDK on a semi unrelated note, my dad may join the forums. I gave him an old 3D printer of mine.

Yeah, I was going to ask the same thing. If it worked, why destroy it. Unless it was just vandalism from someone in the neighborhood.

No, it was approved by management.

[Chris Savage]

Yeah, I was going to ask the same thing. If it worked, why destroy it. Unless it was just vandalism from someone in the neighborhood.

No, it was approved by management.

Wait...the destruction was approved by management?!? 

[JKnightandKARR]

Yeah, I was going to ask the same thing. If it worked, why destroy it. Unless it was just vandalism from someone in the neighborhood.

No, it was approved by management.

Wait...the destruction was approved by management?!? 

lol no, putting it on there. no idea who did it.

[granz]

Wait...the destruction was approved by management?!? 

lol no, putting it on there. no idea who did it.

I was going to say - WOW! I'm glad that it wasn't destroyed by management. If it was just vandalism, maybe you could print another one, with a bigger base and some screw holes, and actually screw it into the concrete with concrete wall anchors. Hopefully that will discourage vandals - is your store in a high crime area? Also, how long did the last one stay on the wall?

If you do print another one, show it to your manager, along with an explanation that screwing it into the wall might discourage the vandals. You should also ask for some kind of written thank you, or something for your portfolio (or for us here, if they might not like you building a portfolio.)