<![CDATA[I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started.]]>I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started.

edit. Correction: replace iPhone with Large Hadron Collider.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/5ca027dc-a818-45ec-a0b0-7baf83dc4939/i-bet-this-is-exactly-how-the-iphone-started.RSS for NodeSat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:30 GMTSat, 19 Sep 2026 13:17:56 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:34:03 GMT]]>@Pepijn yellow machine packs a punch, already leaving its adversaries helpless

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/martijn_geerdes/statuses/117435507925105488https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/martijn_geerdes/statuses/117435507925105488Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:34:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:48 GMT]]>@Pepijn all of this is awesome!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/Koefoed/statuses/117435495149376455https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/Koefoed/statuses/117435495149376455Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:05:10 GMT]]>Electronics are functional! There's some tidying up tomorrow as I swapped the volume up and down wires.. little video showing the result:

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117435394322930798https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117435394322930798Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:05:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:12 GMT]]>@Pepijn I love that they invited their plushies to the recording. The entire set-up looks like a podcast in the making. I'm looking forward to the first episode of

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://scicomm.xyz/users/Timo_Micro/statuses/117434517572194677https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://scicomm.xyz/users/Timo_Micro/statuses/117434517572194677Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:56 GMT]]>@Pepijn Ho! Op de printer was niet de bedoeling hoor ik 😄

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/Petermid/statuses/117434516505492453https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/Petermid/statuses/117434516505492453Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:49 GMT]]>@Pepijn so cool!!!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/astridpoot/statuses/117434315512477900https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/astridpoot/statuses/117434315512477900Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:04:06 GMT]]>Installed the LEDs, resistors and decorative lego. Background noise: The Hobbit is doing their part in the project by hitting both their drum and the 3D printer with a drumstick.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117434210460194725https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117434210460194725Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:04:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:10:55 GMT]]>The hobbit and I made a start with the recording of "science" sounds.

It's gonne be a tough one.. 🙂

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117428810905965904https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117428810905965904Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:10:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:18:28 GMT]]>Update: had a busy week with a last minute work trip abroad. Managed to do some painting (last yellow layer, black lettering, transparant coating) in-between though. Due to time-limitations I did simplify the design. Very happy how the SCIENCE 3000! pops out. Toddler will certainly appreciate that in the four seconds they'll use it.

I hope to connect the electronics tomorrow evening.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117423886078409954https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117423886078409954Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:18:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:34:33 GMT]]>Quick update: parts got two base layers and the first yellow coating. This is the look I was hoping for and I think I'll be happy with just one more thin layer.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117389739508044775https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117389739508044775Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:34:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:31:52 GMT]]>Today the 3D designed parts were printed and passed the test fit.

I also collected all other components (yes that's lego, and yes I'll glue it) and knolled them together for a fun photo 🙂

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117378404364217432https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117378404364217432Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:31:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:36:26 GMT]]>Update: 3D model is done (screenshot is of an iteration just before the final one). Tonight I'll put together a little circuit board to slip into recesses printed inside the box.

I take great joy in how massively overengineered it all is. Tricks learned will be great for future projects.

Next is printing, sanding & painting, and assembly.

Then we'll have to figure out some daycare appropriate sounds (so: barely audible, gentle, not-fucking-annoying)

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117372524069747938https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117372524069747938Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:36:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:39:51 GMT]]>Hurrah! Threaded inserts are nice!

Photo is a test I did with different hole sized and wall thickness.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117350124160316342https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117350124160316342Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:39:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:58:13 GMT]]>@NUeB That usually works but for this I'm trying something a bit more durable and toddler-proof.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348780858444895https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348780858444895Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:58:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:16:04 GMT]]>@Pepijn
You might consider self tapering screws for plastic instead.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/NUeB/statuses/117348615082531927https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/NUeB/statuses/117348615082531927Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:16:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:38:49 GMT]]>@LegoPink I'll experiment with it as I do like the suggestion 🙂

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348468613290526https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348468613290526Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:38:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:34:40 GMT]]>@Pepijn
Good question, actually...
If imported .stl files in FreeCAD and was very annoyed with it. Never tried importing someone else's .step ffiles

I always export to .step or .3mf, (never .stl)
And import with OrcaSlicer for 3D printing, works for me

Totally agree on not being comfortable to share some of my FreeCAD mess...
Still learning modeling

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/LegoPink/statuses/117348452295043902https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/LegoPink/statuses/117348452295043902Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:34:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:27:23 GMT]]>@LegoPink Good idea.

Are .step and .3mf files exported from FreeCAD easy to work with? I've never tried that.

My original FreeCAD files are extremely messy as I used a base file that includes a lot of comments (to myself) so without a rebuild I don't feel comfy with that 🙂

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348423647461217https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348423647461217Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:27:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:21:01 GMT]]>@Pepijn may I suggest you share .step files or even .3mf files instead?
And the freeCAD files as an extra

Makes it so much easier to adept your design, if needed

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/LegoPink/statuses/117348398635516144https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/LegoPink/statuses/117348398635516144Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:21:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:09:46 GMT]]>@venite But he was super good at walls.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348354400544952https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348354400544952Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:09:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:08:11 GMT]]>@Pepijn your autocorrect has been hacked by a Scottish particle physicist

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/venite/statuses/117348348147706913https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/venite/statuses/117348348147706913Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:08:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:05:42 GMT]]>I forgot who I chatted with about this, but just to confirm: When I complete the toy I'll create a short page on my website with part list, .stl files (in various versions) and building instructions.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348338396085451https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117348338396085451Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:05:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:25:25 GMT]]>Update: 3D model is basically done. After figuring out threaded inserts I'll print it.

I added a little slot for the speaker. The backplate is locked in place by the faceplate.

--
Someone asked if this is all worth it for a halloween costume.

Well. I'm fairly certain toddler would also be really happy with a cardboard box and no sound.

Toddler also enjoys participating in this though. And I'm learning new skills.

So yes. It is, as we're having fun.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117347708124189746https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/Pepijn/statuses/117347708124189746Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:25:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I bet this is exactly how the iPhone started. on Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:40:18 GMT]]>@Pepijn Here's how I solved that problem.

https://chaos.social/@kbob/112833681808918347

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://chaos.social/users/kbob/statuses/117342340284637060https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://chaos.social/users/kbob/statuses/117342340284637060Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:40:18 GMT