Author Archives: robertwilkie

Build a simple DC motor

Posted on October 23, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Cheap too (well not so much the copper wire bit). http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-DC-Motor-1/

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Nice little mini water pump

Posted on October 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can print out with a 3D printer for a really small water pump.  Just not so sure I would have a need for such a small one.  I have to say it is pretty impressive. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Water-Pump-1/

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Interesting Hot Wire Cutter build

Posted on October 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good on the cheap materials.  Easy to build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrappy-Hot-Wire-Cutter/

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Make a wave generator

Posted on October 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice project with an arduino controller.    Could be useful for other builds too. Build Your Own Wave Tank

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Cool tape measure tool

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this one better than another one I have seen.  This one is a bit more universal for a bunch of different tape measures.  The author does a good job explaining how to design and build your own too.  … Continue reading →

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Cool magnetic power connector build

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Pretty simple overall. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Magnetic-Connectors-1/

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This may change things with using Teensy over Arduino UNO’s to drive motors

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

One of the reasons the mini like arduinos havent picked up a lot on motor control is cause they are great for one motor at a time, but multiples, not so much .  The author has written a library to … Continue reading →

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Interesting bike stand build

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

I am actually looking at doing this.  Mostly cause the stands that come with bikes today are horrible.  And this would be a nice simple build that I could use with the bikes in the garage. http://www.instructables.com/id/Scorpion-Bike-Stand/

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Making a wand

Posted on October 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Wow a lot of work to make this one (handle from resin, stick from a block of wood).  Me…I might just buy one for now. http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Make-a-Wand/

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You can now 3D print your Kwikset keys

Posted on October 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting post.  Going to have to follow this project to see if other keys, like newer style car keys, end up here. https://hackaday.io/project/27631-3d-printing-real-world-keys

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