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    DIY grassmaster

    Hi all, I borrowed a Noch grassmaster but I think it's a bit hefty price wise.

    I then saw the article by Luke Towan on how to build your own.

    I didn't like to have to scurry around to find the hardware though ...

    The electronics were all readily available, and I ordered all of it online.

    A friend and I decided to build one each.

    The housing then?

    I would like the ability to alter it and change the cups and nozzles to suit various types of applications.

    I designed it in CAD and made it as small as possible but still be easily assembled.





    It has features I like, as the ability to run on both 12 volt thru a cable or with a 9 volt battery. All controlled with a three way switch.

    The prototype is currently being 3D printed. It will be used to see if any alterations has to be done.
    Michael Graff

    "Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit"

    Swedish custom model builder.

    http://sites.google.com/site/graffairbrushart
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    The print turned out really good!

    Now it's assembly and soldering time.


    Michael Graff

    "Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit"

    Swedish custom model builder.

    http://sites.google.com/site/graffairbrushart

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    • #3
      That is pretty cool and fancy! Well done. Is it available for purchase? Download? Ordering? I've no idea how 3D printing works....

      cheers,

      Dave

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      • #4
        If interested, I might be able to print one extra at cost plus shipping. It isn't really viable to upload the design to Shapeways as it would be too expensive...

        My homemade will cost around $30-40.
        Michael Graff

        "Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit"

        Swedish custom model builder.

        http://sites.google.com/site/graffairbrushart

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        • #5
          Michael,

          Very nice design! Where did you get the high voltage module?

          Jim
          Take the red pill

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          • #6
            Thanks, the ion generator is from Oatley electronics in Australia.
            Michael Graff

            "Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit"

            Swedish custom model builder.

            http://sites.google.com/site/graffairbrushart

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            • #7
              First test of the home-built grassmaster with a 9 volt battery for power and Woodland scenics short grass.



              Tomorrow I will test with the 12 volt trafo and longer grass.

              I was surprised how strong the static field is. The hair on my hand stands straight up when I get close ...

              The grass gets really dense and stands up really nice.

              This project gives a good result.

              The cost was really affordable. When summarizing every component and the material for the 3D print, it cost me roughly $50!

              Under half of what equal products on the market costs with the same specs.
              Michael Graff

              "Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit"

              Swedish custom model builder.

              http://sites.google.com/site/graffairbrushart

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              • #8
                Nice work Michael

                :up:
                Dave Mason
                On30Kits.com

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                • #9
                  quote:

                  Originally posted by mabloodhound

                  Nice work Michael

                  :up:

                  Hello Dave, people are out there looking for you.

                  Very nice indeed! I like your version. Beats the fly swatter How-to that I did. That ion generator makes all the difference in performance.


                  Louis L&R Western Railroad
                  Pacific Northwest Logging in the East Coast

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                  • #10
                    Michael, at 9v it's working great. At 12v it might work like a Tesla coil. This could be you.


                    Frank

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                    • #11
                      Sort of gives ya a fuzzy feeling.
                      Karl Scribner-Curmudgeon

                      Cedar Swamp
                      SW of Manistique, MI

                      AVATAR Image stolen from Model Train Stuff advertisement in my e-mail

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