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3Add the Magnets to the reel ring and mount
This reel ring will help hold the reel flat. I used a dab of super glue to hold them in place. Be sure they are all positioned in the same orientation so that they will be attracted to the reel mount. Easiest way is to insert all the magnets into the ring, then attach magnets to the underside of the ring. Use this to press the magnets into the reel mount.
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7Cut out diffuser
Using the diffuser trim rings, trace and cut out a diffuser lens. Trace the outside of the larger ring, and the inside of the smaller ring to make the cutout as shown. I used a coping saw and the cut doesn't have to be perfect because these trim pieces will cover small mistakes.
The material in use is called Hi Density Polyethylene.
Place the diffuser over the Jewel LED module, then glue into place or let gravity hold it for you.
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9Install the Arduino Nano
Connect all of the wires and install the Arduino as pictured. There is a little cutout in the platform for the USB port to stick out. The pinouts are as follows:
- Stepper motor 1, Pin 2
- Stepper motor 2, Pin 3
- Stepper motor 3, Pin 4
- Stepper motor 4, Pin 5
- Optical input, Pin 6
- LED Signal, Pin 7
- Spotlight 1, Pin 10
- Spotlight 2, Pin 11
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