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New year - new BOM. (Not really)
🕑 Added 2024-01-18 18:49:06 +0000 UTCWe hope everyone had a terrific Christmas and new year, hope you didn't get too sober...
In BOM central, we're now in editing mode for episode 39; much footage is in the can, but there is much to shoot still. We're unsure currently how exactly the next episode will take shape; there's so much we want to show that it may end up being two back-to-back episodes followed by a Howie Did It, or it may end up being one longer episode and the Howie. We'll know more in a week or so.
Thought you might like to see the final prototype version of the 52mm oil gauge. Not much Smiths remains in here - just the chrome bezel I think - the rest is all our own making. They're all now backlit with illuminated needles and we'll be able to choose from about 16,000,000 colours. Was hoping for 20 million, but came up short...
The latest 3D printing technology has helped us make parts that were going to take many days to fabricate in just a few hours - so that's awesome - and the latest 3D printing hardware has significantly improved the metal printed PCB traces. We've run a continuous 3A through the 0.4mm x 0.2mm trace with some little headroom.
It's all systems go for the next episodes - we're feeling good about it!
We've got the Jaguar C Type replica BOM Classics video coming soon - got some more B roll to shoot for that, we're planning a video visiting kit car manufacturer Great British Sportscars that'll be really interesting - they are really taking kit cars to a whole new level, Richard is planning an introduction to grasstrack racing in a 200hp+ Class 8 special and we're hoping to get a factory tour and inside information video on the best engine manufacturer you've never heard of. It'll be fascinating!
Thanks as always for support, we really, really appreciate it.
Cheers,
Nik, Richard and Ben.
Comments
Aaron
Itβs been well over a week. Any hint of when we might see an episode yet, or worked out how many we can look forward to?
Frans Wilbrink
I was about to suggest the same thing.. that would be so cool!
Tom Halliday
Would be good to see a video on the autograss class 8 to see what Richard thinks of it all
4speakers
More current will flow on that PCB trace with a decent bead of solder.
CheeseCake701
Thanks for the update!
Bruce Gorney
Sounds like some great videos are coming our way! Cheers guys!
Guy Chapman, the Solutions Archaeologist
It'll be done in time for Richard's kids to slap the L plates on, at this rate!
Adam Stadnick
Still keeping the faith, I know it'll be worth it in the end.
Bad Obsession Motorsport
We can. Although we've got idiot lights on the dash for that. You'll see...
Patrick Kennedy
It would be really sick if you could change the color in response to the gauge position, so you could tell at a glance if something is abnormal
Bob R Kenyon
So cool, can't wait to see it!
Mike Watkins
Yep, looks great, looking forward to the next episode π
David Carson
Whatβs with the green-lit photo? If you had made it yellow youβd have all the BOM colours πππ
Ron Walsh
Looks amazing, but everything you guys do is amazing.
Gordon Bell
GET ON WITH IT π
Gordon Bell
Message to Nic -
Andy Middleton
Brilliant! Cannot wait to see the next installment
Martin Dix
I apologise. It's just that I saw something like that on the racing MG in Richard Hammonds workshop and I thought "well that's a good idea" so I thought I'd just sort of mention it. Sorry. I won't do it again.
J Gibbon @ VES
Dammit, don't give Nik any more ideas. He might just scrap the whole thing and start fresh
Martin Dix
Good point. Well made.
William Durrant
Why would you suggest something so deliciously enticing. Theyβll be redoing all the pcb now to facilitate it and we will be waiting 9 extra months for the episode!
Matthew Wilson
Yes! I've been missing Howie, looking forward to hearing how he helped you lot out ;-)
Hiroshi Robertson
Itβs incredible to see where you folks have gone with this. From shenanigans with an angle grinder to utilizing 3d printing, itβs been a real pleasure to see not only Binky get closer to the finish line, but to see how new technology influences your processes. Canβt wait to see more!
Jacob Granger
Nice! Looking forward to seeing the upcoming episode(s). My vote is for more detail, even if it means splitting it up into multiple releases. Y'all never disappoint with the overkill and I am here for it.
Louis
Sweet!
Martin Dix
Nice, but can you make it change colour depending on the pressure?
