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mtntrail t1_j20w258 wrote

Reply to When you plan to build something, do you create a plan on a computer, paper or do you just jump into it? by El_Lorenzo

I am a very much older potter and sometimes woodworker. I sketch with pencil and paper for the ceramics, line drawing multiple perspectives and measured layout for wood. I have used a floorplan designer online for our house, but that was a one off. Have messed about with sketch up a bit for fun but not really to design anything.

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BruceNY1 t1_j20vl74 wrote

Reply to When you plan to build something, do you create a plan on a computer, paper or do you just jump into it? by El_Lorenzo

I used to wing Arduino and ESP-based projects - just pull out the breadboard and start plugging. As my projects got more complex, well I found myself simply giving up on a lot of them because I would lose myself.

I put a bit more project management into it now, I'll start with a Google Slide kind of explaining the problem I'm trying to solve and the abstract solutions, then I prototype electronics, then model an enclosure based on the prototype's form factor, print it, test-fit, and look for corrections to make, documenting everything along the way on photo/video.

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ribnag t1_j20vd3r wrote

Reply to Ventilating Entertainment Center by GrnMtnTrees

Personally I'd cut a hole in the backing exactly matching the XBX, and place it on its side blowing out that hole (so top facing backward). That solves two problems in one, you're ventilating the AV cabinet and removing the largest source of heat at the same time.

Having the bottom of the XBox facing forward might be a bit ugly, though, if you care about that. If so, you could also do the same but blowing in - A bit less efficient (since you're venting the heat into an enclosed space), but should still basically do the trick.

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-K_a_r_m_a- t1_j20uac2 wrote

Reply to When you plan to build something, do you create a plan on a computer, paper or do you just jump into it? by El_Lorenzo

As soon as the idea jumps in my mind i draw the thing i want to build. Like the hanging book case idea i had

Took a mesuring tape. Marked the areas i want it to hang. Wrote down the lenght, width and depth of the case ect.

When it comes to easy diy projects that does not need power tools and heavy lifting i pretty much just jump on it and get creative and see if my happy little mistakes work out or not

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ShinyMeansFancy t1_j20u34g wrote

Reply to How can I touch up the paint on my walls without it looking patchy? by BallKey7607

Take a switch plate off the wall to see if paint extends to that area. If it does you can cut a piece off the drywall to bring to the paint store for a color. Or, get a paint deck and match it up to the wall. When you’re ready to paint, keep the touch up as small as possible. You’re just filling in enough to not go beyond the existing bare area. If the color isn’t a good match, extending it beyond the original bare area just increases the problem.

Source- I’m an artist and decorative painter for 25+yrs.

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604_heatzcore t1_j20sua7 wrote

Reply to When you plan to build something, do you create a plan on a computer, paper or do you just jump into it? by El_Lorenzo

I built a square drop trailer completely off the top of my head. While it went well there's a few things I had to fix, however The time I would of taken to sketch it all up and do all the math for it still would of gone well over the time it took to fix That being said I'm very construction inclined with a good memory. For something small it's not a big deal but when there's alot of money being invested definitely plan it out.

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