A custom remote control so my Mother, 92, can find her favorite programs easily.
You can see that my fixture did not properly align the button caps, but other than that, I’m pleased.
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Can you do one for a mobile phone? My mum could use one. 
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That is such an amazing idea and project. I’m a programmer and I still look at a modern remote and think “What the hell is all this for?” I would not be surprised if you get orders/requests for that. 
My uncle is a keen guitarist and his birthday is coming up so I decided to make him a unique set of inlay trays
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Andy,
Several years ago I made this box with bluetooth input/IR output; it was controlled by a touch screen interface on an iPad created using TechBasic. PM me if you’d like details.
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What did the IR control?
TV, sound bar, cable box and DVD player; several IR protocols were involved. The objective was to reduce the number of remotes needed and to keep the TV input set for the current device in use.
Actually: the box is pretty generic; the bluetooth string specifies the IR protocol and data/address and it will send it (if it supports the desired protocol; I only programmed the ones I needed for my devices).
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Finished cutting the Name pole or whatever they maybe called.
Stock is 3.5 x 3.5 x 34 inch Pine.
Used Cadence 1/4 Downtown Jenny and Carbide 1/4 ball end mill #202
8 turns. I cut the rough paths then the finish paths.
There is “overcuts” due to not perfect alignment. That’s the next thing to work out.
But not bad for a test concept. I have no idea how I will finish this.
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Looks great Jim. I might need to put one of these on my list of ‘to do’.
My go to method for most projects: just don’t finish it…move on to the next project instead 
If it will live outside, it might look really good with some effort put into aging it. Beat it up a bit, rub some dirt on it, maybe plant some moss or grass around the base to act as overgrowth.
There’s something kind of romantic about a name pole looking like it’s been there for eternity 
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Funny you should say that. I ordered a spray gun that @neilferreri had suggested.
A brush is not feasible. Critter spray gun.
I am clueless as to the next step, cosmetic wise.
A pause is warranted.
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That hurts my brain looking at it.
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My second CNC project. Cut on the 5 Pro. 4" x 5 1/2". Pushing myself to learn as fast as I can and trying different strategies to accomplish the effects I want. Pleased but still many things I would adjust…like I meant the word to be black as well. But very satisfied for my second project!
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Why are stl files I open show up blank?
Looks great and a really good start from where you asked for help in the beginning. You are well on your way!
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Thanks!! Lots of help from this community, lots of perseverance, ridiculous hours on YouTube, lots of time in the shop, a looming deadline for my first professional sign project from the CNC (and two others on sidelines!), and an encouraging wife surely all contribute!
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Beautiful work! Good job.
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Much appreciated! Looking forward to digging in.
