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Step 5The Bottom plate and hinge.
Unlike the original cube instructable I saw, I wanted easier access to the switch and batteries. So, after much thinking, I decided on a hinged bottom plate.
The aluminium plate gives a nice solid base, whle the top half of the cube folds off it, a bit like the cabin of a truck.
First, get your sheet of aluminium out and place your cube shell on top. Score an outline, then cut it out. I was able to use my tin snips here, but it was tough. It came out nicely though, I must admit.
Find yourself a hinge, and mock fit it up. The only hinge I had on hand was a strange corner hinge, and wasn't ideal. But, it worked.
Once you have worked out if it will work, go nuts on the glue gun. The cube is pretty top-heavy, and I had to re-glue it once, but I didn't use very much glue. It's not coming off now!!!
The aluminium plate gives a nice solid base, whle the top half of the cube folds off it, a bit like the cabin of a truck.
First, get your sheet of aluminium out and place your cube shell on top. Score an outline, then cut it out. I was able to use my tin snips here, but it was tough. It came out nicely though, I must admit.
Find yourself a hinge, and mock fit it up. The only hinge I had on hand was a strange corner hinge, and wasn't ideal. But, it worked.
Once you have worked out if it will work, go nuts on the glue gun. The cube is pretty top-heavy, and I had to re-glue it once, but I didn't use very much glue. It's not coming off now!!!
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