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This kids' homework desk has top that flips up to reveal a space-themed control panel.
http://www.jeffhighsmith.com/mission-control-desk/
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Open justin3636 opened 9 years ago

justin3636 commented 9 years ago

This is one of the coolest DIY projects I've seen. I'm looking to create a sort of replica and have a simple request. Would it be possible to upload a photo of the entire desk panel? I'm working to duplicate the status indicators and from all the photos I've found, I can't see what you have on the right set of indicators. Having a detailed photo of the complete layout would be absolutely awesome!

brianweiser commented 9 years ago

I took this a step beyond the base DIY and converted this to a real museum grade exhibit. I used 4 Raspberry Pi's, 4 BrightSigns, tons of push buttons, 2 position toggles, 7 Segment Displays, Voltage indicators, and real 1950-60 Rotary dials, that just spin. there are push buttons to get voice on the handsets, and video displays. The large 4x4 (16 Button) grid has python running on and off for the buttons, with hidden easter eggs. You can visit Adler Planetarium to learn more and see it operational. Bonus, there's a RED (1960's) phone that when you lift the receiver, it plays a message from the Department of Defense.

I asked for some input on this via email and never got a response. So if you want some tips, contact me. However I can not provide the software or content. We're keeping a lockdown on that.

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brianweiser commented 9 years ago

I forgot this. Here's a sneak peak behind the most complicated board.

;)

behind_the_board

rousecakes commented 9 years ago

Awesome work! Where did you source your 7 segment displays?

Thanks in advance.

technoj commented 9 years ago

Can you post a video from behind it showing how it's wired?

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On May 11, 2015, at 4:53 PM, brianweiser notifications@github.com wrote:

I took this a step beyond the base DIY and converted this to a real museum grade exhibit. I used 4 Raspberry Pi's, 4 BrightSigns, tons of push buttons, 2 position toggles, 7 Segment Displays, Voltage indicators, and real 1950-60 Rotary dials, that just spin. there are push buttons to get voice on the handsets, and video displays. The large 4x4 (16 Button) grid has python running on and off for the buttons, with hidden easter eggs. You can visit Adler Planetarium to learn more and see it operational. Bonus, there's a RED (1960's) phone that when you lift the receiver, it plays a message from the Department of Defense.

I asked for some input on this via email and never got a response. So if you want some tips, contact me. However I can not provide the software or content. We're keeping a lockdown on that.

— Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub.

brianweiser commented 9 years ago

Sorry @technoj , I only have some shots of it while I worked on it from a work space. Most of them are just of the structure, and some of the connections. Most of the connecting work was performed in the space. It's very confined, dark and difficult to navigate without pulling cables. It's basicly DC connections over CAT5, and some CAT3 for the 7 segments. @rousecakes I picked up some of my supplies from adafruit, despite their reluctant communication efforts at determining stock availability. Make sure you get the ones with the backpack .. and not the 14 segment. ( 4-Digit 7-Segment Display w/I2C Backpack ) Also getting these 4pin pitch blocks makes it easier to connect to wire based connections.. unless you're going to use a proto board. https://www.adafruit.com/products/2137

Here's the timers that span 3 of the 4 boards.This was just a prototype. The end result was installed with cat3 spanning connections to a protoboard with a Pi T cobbler. The 7segments we're stuck into position from behind some thin (industrial shatter/break resistant) plexi material. https://www.adafruit.com/products/1989

timers

Thanks to @BabyWrassler 's work.. It inspired all of this neat one off work done for the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. Visit, send your friends to check it out. It's for all ages!