2026:Controls

Overall Concept

Physical Box:

Design Idea: Satchel

Mock Up of Lid 'latch', using magnets (this worked well)

Stitching/Stamping

Design Info

Paint Scheme: Brown, Brass, Black

• P073 Controls Bottom: Brown
• P074 Controls Top: Brown
• P075 Angle - Rolling: Brown
• P076 Angle - LCD: Brown
• P077 Angle - Thunder: Brown
• P078 Angle - Magnets: Brown
• P079 Angle - Tiny: Brown
• P080 Laptop Holder: Black
• P081 Power and Ethernet: Brown
• P082 Controller Holder: Black ABS
• P083 Controller Holder 2: Black ABS
• P111 Controls Handle: Red Filament, Painted Black

Overall Dimension: 23" by 13.75" without handle

Patch Dimension: 2" by 3" with 0.2" Rivets

Leather is 2.0 MM Thick

1511 stamp (0.17"H by 0.366"W)

Lightning Bolt stamp (1.5" by 2.5")

Websites:

• fontspace.com: Dinosaur Font #1
• fontspace.com: Dinosaur Font #2
• fontspace.com: Dinosaur Font #3
• fontspace.com: Dinosaur Font #4
• youtube.com: How to Stamp Leather
• lego.com: LEGO Bone
  
• amazon.com: Handle Option #1
• amazon.com: Strap Option #1
• Strap Option #2
• LCD:
  • touch LCD 4"
  • spec for above
  • another LCD
  • knockoff Mega 2560
  • Arduino Mega 2560
  • Capacitive Touch <- using this one for 2026, with a Arduino Nano Every
    • specs for above LCD
• Thingaverse Bones:
  • Flat Bones
  • T-Rex
  • Bumpy Bones
• amazon.com: Rivets
• amazon.com: Rivets 2.0
• amazon.com: Buckle
• Bag Pouch/Handle
  • • Option #1
    • Option #2
    • Option #3
      

LCD Layout

To - Do

Sami:

• Tool Test (100%) & Game Test (100%)
• Used the Mill for the FIRST TIME 2/21/2026

Clara:

• Tool Test (100%)
• Artist (R - T - EAST)

Not Started

• Label Broken Switches

In Progress

• LCD Stuff

Completed

Design

• Added design pictures to the "Overall Concept" and the "Design Info" section
• Added links for fonts, videos, and bling to the "Design Info" section
• Brought over 2025 files to 2026: Laptop holder, Controller holder, Ethernet, Bottom, Lid, Controller, Laptop, Magnet
• Finalized design concept
• Magnet mock up (lid)
• Determined overall size (23" by 13.75" without handle)
• Added leather, magnets, sliding tape, power strip, handle, rivets, buckle strap, bag, LCD, LEDs, broken switches, power plug, Right Angle Ethernet, SD Card to shopping list
• Determined that latch is bling only and not functional
• Researched Thingaverse bones for 3-D printing
• Created a to scale lid on paper
• Found HUB, A to B USB Cable, USB for Arduino, Right Angle USB, PCB Board, Spade Connectors

CAD

• Fixed the 'G' in Rolling Thunder
• Added dinosaur footprints into bottom end
• Look at end
• Added holes for magnets and studs in the top
• Added holes for angle supports; in supports and bottom
• LCD: opening in bottom and PEM holes for mounting
• Finished remaining fillets on letters
• Added notches to angle pieces (so we can bend down later to help with lid insertion)
• Changed mounting holes on laptop holder to correct size
• Updated CAD for new controller holder mounting (NOTE: two holes in bottom do NOT get PEMS, like last year, see mini assembly)
• Changed 'DIVE' to '1511' on laptop holder (just for now, incase we don't have time to work on it)
• Assigned part numbers for all our items and updated the names in Onshape to match
• controller holders
• LCD opening and studs
• Created a 1511 stamp (0.17"H by 0.366"W)
• Created a lightning bolt stamp (1.5" by 2.5")
• Bottom: printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Power & Ethernet: printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Top: created drawing and approved, created flat pattern DXF and PDF, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder, posted DXF and PDF to Teams
• Changed one '1511' to a bone in the Laptop Holder
• Laptop Holder: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF, PDF and STEP , posted DXF, PDF, STEP to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Tiny: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Rolling: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - LCD: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Thunder: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Magnets: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Controller Holder: created drawing and got approved, printed 2 copies and put in binder, created STL and put in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request
• Controller Holder 2 : created drawing and got approved, printed 2 copies and put in binder, created STL and put in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request
• Control Handle: created drawing and got approved, printed 2 copies and put in the binder, created STL and put it in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request
• LCD Cage: created drawing and got approved, created STL and put in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request

CAD Assembly

• Constrained magnets in assembly and notched end angle support
• Created mini CAD assemblies, because we will need those for Harris Shop; included PEMs
• Confirmed steel for magnets on top will clear end
• Determined controller holder placement and mounting

Shop Drawings

• Created drawings for Bottom and Power/Ethernet
• Created a STEP oof Bottom

Test Fitting

• Test fitted rivets

Final Assembly

• Stamped/Etched Leather Pieces
• Finalized Paint Scheme
• Handle
• Cable Management
• Put in and tested magnets

Wiring

• Modified Broken Switches with Spade Connectors and tested
• Removed Cap from 2023 PCB Board
• Soldered LCD & Arduino headers onto PCB Board
• Made diagram

Meeting Minutes

1/10 (Sat)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• Design concepts

1/11 (Sun)

Attendees: Sami, Byers

Work Completed:

• Design concepts

1/14 (Wed)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• Added dinosaur font links to "Design Info" section
• Added a YouTube link about how to stamp leather into the "Design Info" section
• Added a picture of a stamp handle for an example into the "Design Info" section
• Added a lego.com link for LEGO Bones to the "Design Info" section - Determined (if decided to use) 8 needed, purchase 10
• Started bringing over files (2025 to 2026): Laptop holder, Controller holder, Ethernet, Bottom, Lid, Controller, Laptop, Magnet

1/17 (Sat)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Matias, Byers

Work Completed:

• Finalized design concept
• Magnet mock up (lid)
• Brought over files from 2025 to 2026: Laptop holder, Controller holder, Ethernet, Bottom, Lid, Controller, Laptop, Magnet (NOTE: final assembly needs constraints re-done)
• Researched handles/straps

1/18 (Sun)

Attendees: Sami, Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• Started CAD
• Determined overall size (23" by 13.75" without handle)
• Created sizing for stamps
• Added leather, magnets, sliding tape, and power strip on shopping list
• Researched LCDs and Arduinos

1/21 (Wed)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Eric

Work Completed:

• Determined that latch is bling only and not functional
• Designed handle for lid... its a bag... (see updated picture)
• Figured out how to flange!!!
• Researched Thingaverse bones for 3-D printing
• Researched handle, rivets, clasp

1/22 (Thu)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• Change font for Rolling Thunder
• Determined offset of lid supports (aka Angle pieces) to top lip & fixed constraints
• adjusted lid support lengths and how much it goes into the box
• fixed laptop constraints in assembly
• Researched bags

1/24 (Sat) V-CARVE WITH PIZZO

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• Added handle, rivets, buckle strap, and bag to shopping list
• Fixed the 'G' in Rolling Thunder
• Added dinosaur footprints into bottom end
• Created a to scale lid on paper
• CAD: added holes for magnets and studs in the top
• CAD: constrained magnets in assembly and notched end angle support
• CAD: did holes for angle supports; in supports and bottom

1/25 (Sun)

Attendees: Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• Created mini CAD assemblies, because we will need those for Harris Shop; included PEMs
• picked LCD and put on shopping list
• CAD: LCD, opening in bottom and PEM holes for mounting (NOTE: will create 'cage' around LCD)
• confirmed steel for magnets on top will clear end
• finished remaining fillets on letters
• added notches to angle pieces, so we can bend down later to help with lid insertion
• made laptop holder mounting holes slightly bigger, to match other parts
• determined controller holder placement and mounting; updated CAD for new mounting (NOTE: two holes in bottom do NOT get PEMs, like last year, see mini assembly)
• change 'DIVE' to '1511' on laptop holder (just for now, incase we don't have time to work on it)
• assigned part numbers for all our items and updated the names in OnShape to match
• created drawings for Bottom and Power/Ethernet; create STEP of bottom
• reviewed drawings

1/26 (Mon)

Attendees: Byers

Work Completed:

• Assigned numbers for the Bottom and Top assemblies
• created drawing for Bottom Assembly
• created flat pattern files (i.e. DXF) for Bottom and Power/Ethernet
• created PDF files for Bottom, Power/Ethernet, and Bottom Assembly
• posted all 5 files to Teams

1/28 (Wed) V-CARVE WITH PIZZO (Lightning Bolt (Reverse) & 1511 (Reverse))

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Eric

Work Completed:

• Created a 1511 stamp (0.17"H by 0.366"W)
• Created a lightning bolt stamp (1.5" by 2.5")
• Bottom: printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Power & Ethernet: printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Top: created drawing and approved, created flat pattern DXF and PDF, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder, posted DXF and PDF to Teams
• Found a bone to put on the laptop holder.

1/29 (Thu)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• Changed one '1511' to a bone in the Laptop Holder
• Laptop Holder: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF, PDF, and STEP, posted DXF, PDF, and STEP to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Tiny: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Rolling: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Added LEDs to shopping list
• Angle - LCD: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Thunder: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder
• Angle - Magnets: created drawing and got approved, created a flat pattern DXF and PDF, posted DXF and PDF to teams, printed 2 copies of PDF and put in binder

1/31 (Sat)

Attendees: Sami, Eric, Byers

Work Completed:

• Controller Holder: created drawing and got approved, printed 2 copies and put in binder, created STL and put in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request
• Controller Holder 2 : created drawing and got approved, printed 2 copies and put in binder, created STL and put in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request
• Added broken switches to shopping list
• Found HUB, A to B USB Cable, USB for Arduino, Right Angle USB, PCB Board, Spade Connectors
• Ordered power plug, Right Angle Ethernet, SD Card
• Worked on Paint Scheme
• Modified Broken Switches with Spade Connectors and tested
• Removed Cap from 2023 PCB Board

2/1 (Sun)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• Soldered LCD & Arduino headers onto PCB Board
• Controls Handle: created drawing and got it approved, printed 2 copies and put in binder, created STL and put it in teams, updated parts and assembly log and 3D printed parts request
• Removed back straps in the leather pouch
• Cut PCB Board to length
• Tested stamps
• Made wire diagram

2/5 (Thu)

Attendees: Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• started controller handle 3D print
• glued small piece of leather to aluminum with 5-minute epoxy as a test
• cleaned up controller holders and confirmed 6-32 screw fits in the holes
• changed out the VCC and GND wires on the proto board with a heavier gauge wire

2/7 (Sat)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• A lot of leather working
• Test fitted rivets
• A lot of electrical
• LCD Cage
• Tested lightning bolt stamp
• Made templates for leather
• Stamped/Etched Leather Pieces
• Finalized Paint Scheme
• Picked what Brown paint we will use
• submitted proto holder for 3D printing

2/8 (Sun)

Attendees: Byers

Work Completed:

• tested proto board
• added plastic and hit glue to proto board to protect it
• fitted proto holder
• started CAD for LCD Cage

2/11 (Wed)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Eric

Work Completed:

• Test fitted most items and found hardware
• Countersunk three holes that needed them
• Bent all rails

2/12 (Thu)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• Filed sharp things
• Tested magnets; 2 are enough
• Tested Ethernet and power plug
• Modified magnets
• Confirmed LCD opening is good

2/13 (Fri)

Attendees: Byers

Work Completed:

• Finished LCD Cage 3D part

2/14 (Sat)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• Figured out spacing and drilled holes for leather handles
• Soldered wires to LED; tested LEDs
• Spray painted all parts that needed painting
• Hot glued magnets into place so they are centered
• LCD cage: print completed; tapped holes; mounted LCD; made USB cable hole bigger; test fitted to base
• Velcroed bottom, and cut pieces to length
• Found tape for LED strips

2/15 (Sun)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• finalized LCD graphic layout and put on wiki
• Glued leather onto top
• Taped bottom of rails
• Taped LEDs in
• Bolted controllers in
• Bolted laptop in
• Snapped in power and bolted in ethernet
• Velcroed power strip
• Broken switches (and board) Velcroed and tested
• Velcroed laptop tray
• Placed the right angle ethernet in bottom (no cable management has been completed)
• Velcroed controller holders
• Worked on and Talked through some LCD

2/18 (Wed)

Attendees: Sami, Clara

Work Completed:

• Completed Buttons (LCD Drawings)
• Put tape on top of rails
• Touched up top of top and resprayed bottom

2/19 (Thu)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• LCD Stuff
• Fixed top of Top
• Got handle onto bottom

2/21 (Sat)

Attendees: Sami, Clara, Byers

Work Completed:

• Cable Management
• Put in and tested magnets
• Changed what HUB we are using
• Updated Wiki to include pictures of the physical box!
• Sami used the Mill to adjust LCD box
• LCD Stuff

2/22 (Sun)

Attendees: Sami, Byers, Eric

Work Completed:

• Found a location for our repair kit for competition and posted it in teams

2/24 (Tue)

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