I would suggest carbon fiber rods or aluminum, ferris metal could interfere with the bluetooth radio depending on their shape.
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LuxSpark@lemmy.cafe 2 days ago
I would make some metal rods to insert in the holes left in the hollow plastic. Epoxy those in place on both sides to reinforce the joints which will have stress on them. I think that is the only chance you have of repairing broken plastic like this.
in_my_honest_opinion@piefed.social 2 days ago
punksnotdead@slrpnk.net 1 day ago
Somebody suggested wooden dowels so I’ll probably try that just because I have scrap wood lying about anyway and it’s easy to carve into shape. Thanks!
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
I seriously doubt that.
in_my_honest_opinion@piefed.social 1 day ago
I’m just a lowly embedded engineer working on BLE on aarch and other SOC kernels.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
yeah, everyone is an engineer on Lemmy.
Rooster326@programming.dev 2 days ago
This is just called plastic welding and it’s fantastic
punksnotdead@slrpnk.net 2 days ago
Great idea! I’ll give that a go, thanks. Reinforcement rods, adhesive, and thread wrap around the outside should surely be enough
FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 2 days ago
Might be able to find some wire in an electrical or automotive store. 20 guage is about a millimeter or less, 12 guage is between 2 and 3 mm. Do you have calipers to take a measurement?
Wire Coat Hanger might fit, will be harder so a better reinforcement.
punksnotdead@slrpnk.net 1 day ago
No calipers, but I have random bits and bobs lying around that I can just trial and error until something fits. Thanks!