[geeks] Plasic casings

[Dave McGuire]

On January 22, Kris Kirby wrote:
> >   They're commonly known as Santa Claus machines.  There was one at a
> > surplus place that I used to go to a lot, but there were no docs
> > available.  It was very tempting otherwise.
> 
> That phrase evokes from my settled memory an article by Don Lancaster, The
> Hardware Hacker. His was using motors, all motors... no lasers at the
> time. (Mid-80s)

  Yes, his design uses a hot-glue gun if memory serves.  An excellent
idea.  Very similar to modern production units, actually.

    -Dave

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Dave McGuire
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