The qInch Project : Arduino Testing Rig

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I'd love to test out a new arduino project, but I wished I had a dedicated setup for experimenting and fine-tuning. That's when I started designing my own simple rig concept with interchangeable plates connected using quarter-inch parts. Here's what I have so far: Arduino Uno R3 attached to spacers; just need some 3mm screws that are roughly 10mms long to keep it securely in place. I also designed a breadboard plate, which features sliding holes that can accommodate multiple boards at once - you might be able to fit even more depending on the specific layout. The Holes plate was specifically created for my current project, where I want to use an articulated arm to hold up a prop while I wire everything together. If you need something a bit more customized, there's a standard hole pattern available; it allows you to add unique holes wherever you see fit. You can create your rig using the quarter-inch cubes without any issues, but they're really useful for experimenting with different setup ideas - like building multi-level rigs. Right now, I'm sticking with my current tray design. To see how the whole thing comes together, check out this video of the rig in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX4K3tVsZp4 For anyone interested, you can also build your own Three Axis Cube at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:668118