diff --git a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md index 45020fa..f56c445 100644 --- a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md +++ b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md @@ -21,11 +21,20 @@ To build a Full body set of trackers: **NOTE:** *Some extra components were purchased in case of defects* +:warning: Huge caveats about the purchase list below :warning: + +1. Buy more parts than I did, ( especially BMI's ) because +some of these have a horrible failure rate. 15+ + +2. Maybe throw in an extra D1 ( 11 total ) because these can fail too. + +3. Batter chargers tend to be fine but can be prone to getting burned so be careful when soldering. + ## Main parts from AliExpress: * `10` D1 Mini for `20.53$` * `13` BMI 160 for `18.99$` -* `10` 18650 Battery chargers for `6.81$` +* `10` 18650 Battery **chargers** for `6.81$` * Keep in mind that this will also work for regular LIPO batteries * *See battery section for explanation* @@ -42,23 +51,43 @@ For reference I bought: * `1` ( 10 piece ) EHAO 804040 3.7V 18mAh for `32.77$` -While these do work the shipping time is pretty awful compared to everything else. -To deal with this problem you can swap those out for some Amazon basics 18650's -and cases instead which cuts the shipping time way down: +While these do work, shipping time is pretty awful compared to everything else. +Looking at the order of a few months for some vendors. +To deal with this problem we can swap those out for some `18650`'s: -* 12 pack of 18650 `21.85$` * 10 pack of battery clips `7.99$` +* Set of 10 batteries for `33.32$` -* Total with taxes: `32.15$` +* Total with taxes: `41.14$` -Total for these is without shipping or taxes. -Personally I would bet on buying batteries elsewhere ( if you're in the U.S./Canada ) -since the cost is usually comparable. +I can attest that `18650batteries.com` is a reputable place to get batteries. +*SideNote: includes shipping but you're mileage may vary depending on source* -## Total Cost With Shipping and Taxes +## Total Initial Cost With Shipping and Taxes If you buy the 804040 batteries: `93.60$` -With the 18650's from amazon: `92.98$` +With the 18650's: `101.97$` +## Assembly +### Assumptions + +That the parts list above is being used however the points below +are kept somewhat general. + +### Equipment + +Important to note that if you don't have soldering equipment you'll need +to get some. +Cheap kits can be found for under 50$ but make sure you have plenty of solder. + +1. 18650's are heavy so if possible + +For this reason it's not a bad idea to get some battery clips and mount +everything to that to keep things compact. When the weight of a tracker +is imbalanced then it's much harder to mount as it tends to "swing" more. + +2. Heat shrink of varying sizes to clean up splices is basically required. + +3. \*Flux if you want however this is really not required at all.