A Viewer "Cloned" My HexHub… and Made It Better | Built By You
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In this video
- 00:00 Why the call-in livestream didn't work
- 01:35 The new concept: Built By You
- 02:11 This one's for tinkerers & makers
- 03:44 Why I almost turned down a HexHub "clone"
- 04:05 My original HexHub
- 04:43 The original HexHub parts
- 06:51 Harold's HexHub remix
- 07:37 Round vs. flat-spot SO-239 cap
- 11:00 Stud caps & the 3/8-24 fit
- 12:12 Top & bottom bolt support
- 13:20 Adding a BNC port
- 14:26 Lever terminal blocks for positives & negatives
- 16:01 Final thoughts on the design
- 16:32 Why this works better than a livestream
- 17:08 How to submit your build
About this video
Someone sent me their version of my HexHub… and at first, I almost said no. But once I saw what Harold had done, I realized he'd solved problems I didn't even know I had. So this is the kickoff of a brand new series: BUILT BY YOU.
The old live call-in show didn't really take off, and I get it. Not everybody wants to jump on camera or audio. So now, you send in your builds, remixes, and adaptations, and I'll put them on the bench, give my honest feedback, and show them off. No spotlight required.
In this episode, we compare my original HexHub to Harold's remix:
- A fully round SO-239 cap vs. my flat-spot version (and why that flat spot keeps your connector from spinning. Thanks to Mike K8MRD for that one!)
- Caps that fit a 3/8-24 stud (Harold's also fit M10)
- Top AND bottom support pieces so both the bolt head and washer sit flat
- A BNC port option alongside the SO-239
- Lever-style terminal blocks to tie your positives and negatives together
Harold's parts are printed in PETG. He doesn't have an online store, but he sells locally.
🛠️ WANT TO BE ON BUILT BY YOU?
Send in your builds, remixes of Dude Tested projects, or your own maker projects. Include:
- Your name/handle (or let me know if you'd rather stay anonymous)
- A short description of what it is and what you changed / improved on, etc
- Links to your store or files, if you have them
- Photos of it in use
Please send finished builds. My time is limited and I can't assemble kits.
Mailing info: HRD Industries, 4530 W Crystal Lake Rd #124, McHenry, IL 60050
📺 The original HexHub build: youtube.com/watch?v=oFZFt0vMgAM
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