[neonixie-l] How can I make a NIXIE WATCH case

2018-07-19 Thread MrThe50sanchez
Hello everyone! I was trying to figure out how to make the case of the watch, maybe, making a silicon mold or from other material. I have also a 3D printer, but Im just looking to make it on a good material (More resistant than PLA) and to have a natural finish. I have searched a lot in int

Re: [neonixie-l] How can I make a NIXIE WATCH case

2018-07-19 Thread Vlad Shmit
Hi! I don’t know much about molding but I’ve seen a lot of offers on Aliexpress website. You can just order a small batch or prototype fabrication service there for a relatively low price. Vlad. On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:36 AM MrThe50sanchez wrote: > > Hello everyone! > > I was trying to figur

[neonixie-l] Re: How can I make a NIXIE WATCH case

2018-07-19 Thread Paul Andrews
You could prototype it on your 3D printer, then use shapeways to have it made in a better material. On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 4:36:02 AM UTC-4, MrThe50sanchez wrote: > > > Hello everyone! > > I was trying to figure out how to make the case of the watch, maybe, >

[neonixie-l] Re: How can I make a NIXIE WATCH case

2018-07-19 Thread gregebert
I handmade a watch-case from acrylic (plexiglass). It was a lot of work, and didn't look professional, but at least it contained the watch. It's an option, but I dont recommend it. Do you have a working prototype yet ? I would not attempt to make a case until you have a working unit built, becau

[neonixie-l] Re: How can I make a NIXIE WATCH case

2018-07-19 Thread Larry
A member of the Milwaukee Makerspace is planning on using the CNC mill to cut a case out of aluminum. I suppose that a plastic could be milled to size and shape as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: How can I make a NIXIE WATCH case

2018-07-19 Thread Benoit Bleau
Somebody on Instructables posted a binary watch. Maybe you can replicate his process? https://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-Wrist-Watch/ -Benoit On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 9:59 AM, Paul Andrews wrote: > You could prototype it on your 3D printer, then use shapeways >