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  1. Welcome to the Project Dalek Forum

    1. Information for Guests

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  2. Project Dalek Essentials

    1. Project Dalek Main Website   (97,700 visits to this link)

      Click there to access the front page of the Project Dalek website.

    2. Dalek Builder's Workshop Manual   (84,187 visits to this link)

    3. Downloads: Dalek Plans And Other Essential Reading   (107,712 visits to this link)

      All plans and other downloads are supplied in Adobe PDF format. To access them, validated members can follow the links from here.

    4. Members' Build Diaries   (26,928 visits to this link)

      Quick link to the heart of the Forum.  This is where all our Daleks are created. Start a Build Diary here to document your progress and get help and support.

  3. The Latest

    1. Hello & Welcome

      Members can use this section to introduce themselves and find out who's building Daleks near them. Please post in the sub-forum that relates to your location and also supply a town or regional location.

      When introducing yourself, you might also want to add your location to the Member Map. This will greatly increase your likelihood of finding friends and help, locally.

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      • John
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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

      New members start here.

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      • ChristmasDalek
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    3. Newsflash

      Essential information, forum business etc.

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  4. Project Dalek Technical

    1. Technical Questions

      General Forum (software) technical questions. Problems searching, posting, downloading or opening files? Ask here.

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      • John
      • By John,

    2. Downloads Talk

      Download discussions and download news. Note: the downloads themselves are accessible by clicking on the links in "Project Dalek Essentials", at the top of the page.

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    3. Plans Discussion

      Problems with plans? Disagree with dims?
      Frank open discussion welcome here.

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      • Torchwood 4
      • By Torchwood 4,

  5. Member's Daleks

    1. Builders Progress Diaries

      Superb 'hands-on' reference material for new builders. When you start to build your (full size) Dalek, please join in by contributing your build diaries and photos here.

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      • rptaylor
      • By rptaylor,

    2. Dalek Showcase

      A place to show off your finished Daleks. Please share your photos with us here, even if you've already completed a build diary.

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    3. Davros

      An area for all things related to building (full size) Davros.

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    4. Active Members Area

      Information, plans, downloads etc for active Project Dalek members

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  6. The Workshop: Dalek Construction & Design Discussions

    1. 1: The Dome

      Making a dome from scratch? Need help? Ask here.

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      • rptaylor
      • By rptaylor,

    2. 2: The Neck

      Cutting the rings and making the struts. Assembling the neck cage and neck bin.

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      • John
      • By John,

    3. 3: The Shoulders

      Gun box positions, collar/slat placement etc

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      • General Zod
      • By General Zod,

    4. 4: The Skirt

      To split or not to split? Hemis, panels, disasters.

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      • moviedalek
      • By moviedalek,

    5. 5: The Base

      Movie and new series fenders. Classic bases and DIOE doubles.

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      • Dave Jeffrey
      • By Dave Jeffrey,

    6. 6: The Appendages

      The dome lights, eye-stalk, gun and arm. Making & modifying. Irises, water guns and CO2.

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      • 80sDalekFan
      • By 80sDalekFan,

    7. 7: Finishing Off

      Colour schemes, detailing, finishing touches.

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      • imperialDalek753
      • By imperialDalek753,

  7. Build Techniques

    1. Working with GRP

      Problems with fibreglassing or moulds? Ask here.

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      • John Kelly
      • By John Kelly,

    2. Working with Wood & MDF

      Working with wood. Making wooden sections. Problems and solutions.

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      • bec weir
      • By bec weir,

    3. Working with Metals

      Collars, slats and mesh. Best materials, cutting and shaping.

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      • Bob69
      • By Bob69,

    4. Plastics

      What type and when to use it. PETG, acrylic, polystyrene. Vac forming and pressure forming etc.

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      • Pascal
      • By Pascal,

    5. Paint

      Paint types, compatibility, priming, spraying techniques, finishing and polishing.

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      • Dominic Goodall
      • By Dominic Goodall,

    6. Other Materials

      Post here for help with materials not covered above!

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      • Dalek Norvic
      • By Dalek Norvic,

  8. 3D Printing, Scanning, Laser Cutting & CNC

    1. 3D Design, Development & Finishing

      General discussions about models and files for 3D printing, CNC and laser cutting. Topics related to parts development and post-print finishing techniques etc.

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      • JonnyAlpha
      • By JonnyAlpha,

    2. 3D Printer Discussions

      Discussions related to 3D printer hardware and software. 3D scanners and scanning. Printers rated and reviewed. Troubleshooting, upgrades, tips and tricks.

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      • PSC911
      • By PSC911,

    3. Printed Part Showcase

      Upload photos of your work to showcase your creations. Don't forget to share your files by submitting them to the Downloads section. 

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      • TheHeadHunter
      • By TheHeadHunter,

  9. Electronics & Electrical

    1. Voice Modulators

      All voice-mod related questions, reviews, research and development in here, please.

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      • bertus
      • By bertus,

    2. General Electronics & Electrical

      Non voice-mod electrical topics such as wiring, lighting etc.

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      • Dalek Norvic
      • By Dalek Norvic,

    3. Motorisation

      Adding motors, batteries, control units, PIR etc.

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      • RattyVulcan
      • By RattyVulcan,

  10. Alternative Dalek Building

    1. Scale Daleks

      Just getting into dalek building? Decided to build a scale model before you attempt a full size version? Talk about it here.

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      • dalek rulo
      • By dalek rulo,

    2. Virtual Daleks

      A place for the discussion, development and display of CGI Daleks and CG Dalek related items.

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      • Dalek_Spectre
      • By Dalek_Spectre,

    3. Speculative Dalek Projects

      Are you considering building Dalek that's a little different? Plans still on the drawing board? Post here for discussions, advice and help.

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      • Dalek Two Zero
      • By Dalek Two Zero,

  11. The History Channel

    1. A History Of The Dalek Props

      A detailed, in-depth look at the History of the Dalek props.

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      • Drew Wolford
      • By Drew Wolford,

    2. The Family Album

      Did you or someone you know meet/photograph a Dalek in the 60's, 70's or 80's? Did you take photographs of Daleks at a fete or at the Blackpool Doctor Who exhibition etc? PLEASE email or share your pics here.

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      • Mark Smith
      • By Mark Smith,

    3. The Oddballs

      Exhibition Daleks, stage Daleks, Edwin Hall Dalek ride etc.

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      • marinedalek
      • By marinedalek,

  12. Project Dalek Community

    1. Events, Conventions and Meet-ups

      Now you've built your Dalek, why not get involved?
      Create events or let others know about events you're planning to attend. Sign up for and chat about existing events. It doesn't matter if you're not the organiser... if you're attending you can tell everyone here.

      Events will be publicised and shared across our pages on social media.

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      • DavidL
      • By DavidL,

  13. The Dalek Basement

    1. Talking Daleks

      Dalek-related exhibitions, news, websites, suppliers and other items of interest to Dalek builders. See the sub forum (inside) for Dalek toys, models & DVDs.

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      • John
      • By John,

    2. Downtime

      Dalek related but not build related, (no fiction). Post it here and we might let it stay, if it's interesting!

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    • Dalek Norvic
      Which 12v Battery Should I Buy For DVM8

      By Dalek Norvic · Posted

      @Dalek Two Zero what are your battery connected to? Do you use them for separate devices or run them together?
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      Which 12v Battery Should I Buy For DVM8

      By Dalek Two Zero · Posted

      I use Lucus 12V 5AH and 9AH batteries, depending on where they are going, as the 5AH are smaller square shaped.
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      Dalek Juan & Dalek Darby

      By rptaylor · Posted

      A quick midweek update….   As @moviedalek said in his ‘Jonathan’s Pertwee-Baker Era Dalek’ build diary “ there’s no going back” when you cut aluminium, so as this is my first go at Goon antenna boxes I too was a little stressed!   Anyway, I decided to tackle this today, between the rain showers, using the 12mm ply boxes I made over winter. I’m going for long sides/short tops, probably.   So, thinking of the Bryan Adams song - ‘The First Cut is the Deepest’ I made the first cut using my oscillating tool with a metal blade after using a 4mm drill at each end to keep the cut as clean as I could on the lines I had previously measured and drawn. I was surprised how good this tool was!       After that there was lots (and lots) of measuring on the shoulder section, the protective film was very useful in this respect and, although I follow the plans religiously, this also seemed to be the time to judge things by eye too given the two boxes were separate entities (I’m hoping the Mk1 antenna board will be less stressful when I get round to that as it’s a single piece).   The next cuts we’re 28mm deep from the front edge so that the front of the boxes would fit in at the angle required but for the rest of the cut on the bottom I decided to raise the line by 15mm - as the boxes do not have bottoms on this hides the cut a bit more… unless you are lying down and looking up just after being ‘exterminated’        A lot more measuring was carried out on the opposite side to get things equal and then the stressful cutting started again, all the rest of the cuts on both sides were made using a combination of the oscillating tool and my jigsaw with a metal blade before being smoothed off with some 3M green abrasive pads.     Both holes seem to have come out pretty equal and I’ve also left 1” at the back of the holes which I may use to bend round to attach to the rear bolts.   I’m now waiting for all of the 3/16 BSW nuts and bolts to arrive to finish and glue the wooden boxes and finally attach them before painting this section.         
    • Dalek Norvic
      12v To 5v Buck Converter

      By Dalek Norvic · Posted

      I've just read this, now really confused, which do i use? Basic Working Principle Buck Converter: A DC DC buck converter, also known as a step-down converter, is a type of switching regulator that reduces higher input voltage to a lower output voltage using an inductor, switch (typically a transistor), diode, and capacitor. The operation relies on switching the input voltage on and off rapidly, creating a series of pulses. These pulses are then smoothed by the inductor and capacitor to produce a stable output voltage. The efficiency of a buck converter typically ranges from 80% to 95%, depending on the load and design. Linear Voltage Regulator: A linear voltage regulator operates by using a pass element (such as a transistor) to control the amount of voltage that drops across it. The regulator adjusts the pass element to maintain a constant output voltage by dissipating excess energy as heat. Unlike the buck converter, which uses high-frequency switching, a linear regulator operates in a continuous mode and directly reduces the voltage with minimal circuitry. Linear regulators are simpler in design but are less efficient than buck converters, especially when there is a large difference between the input and output voltage. Efficiency Buck Converter: The efficiency of a buck converter is typically higher than that of a linear regulator because it uses switching technology to convert excess voltage into current. The efficiency of a buck converter is determined by factors such as switching losses, inductor losses, and control circuitry. In ideal conditions, a DC-DC power converter can achieve efficiencies of over 90%. However, in real-world applications, efficiencies of 80% to 90% are common. Linear Voltage Regulator: The efficiency of a linear regulator is generally low, especially when the difference between the input and output voltage is large. The efficiency is calculated as the ratio of the output voltage to the input voltage, so for a regulator that steps down from 12V to 5V, the efficiency would be 5V/12V = 41.7%. This inefficiency is due to the fact that the excess voltage is converted into heat. For example, if a linear regulator is stepping down 12V to 5V and drawing 1A of current, it would dissipate 7W of heat (V x I = 7W).

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