starting the project - the idea
first prototype
sketching the first ideas with the prototype
Ricks FM - repeating nice songs all day long
hours of 3D construction at Xenia
1st draft with my prototype
2nd draft - purism
quick IV08 drawing - lifter
quick IV08 drawing - multi connector
quick IV08 drawing - contact wheel
quick IV08 drawing - bolts
assembly design-macbook-lifter
AfroManolo and Delia - friends from Spain
Delia milling
planing the manufacturing steps for the first part
in the Material Förat of Modelverkstad
buying material for my project ... 20-40kr
milling the first block
sketching the round edges
milling the multi-connector
you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs
drilling the bolt hole
still a lot of work to do
preliminary results motivate
a complicated milling step
messed-up my multi-connector >:-(
afternoon modelverkstad mood
finding the right tools
milling an important twin-part of my design
let's attack multi-connector the II
succeeded in milling
succeeded in grinding
hope for the best ...
yeahaaa - victory
drilling 6mm for the the front holder
working with Delia and Manolo
adjusting for an accurate hole through three parts
action
got it !!
working on bolts with the lathe
it is done
close up shot
the multi-connector at work
IT
IS
WORKING !! :-)
Manolo beta testing
stand alone notebook lifter
proud of my design and manufacturing work
solerthermienators's box
sideview on my desk
ergonomic workplace with macbook
detail of my design notebook lifter
clear evening sky over Skövde