Author Archives: robertwilkie

A robot with pool noodle wheels

Posted on August 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author is using a lego robot set and a star shaped pool noodle for the wheels, which gives it some good traction, and allows it to float. https://www.instructables.com/Amphibious-Robots-Using-Pool-Noodle-Wheels/

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Pool beverage delivery system

Posted on August 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit of an old article, but still can be made today, basically its a boat that you can RC control to deliver food and drinks to swimmers. For some reason I was looking into this stuff this weekend.

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Neat hot wire CNC

Posted on August 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its a neat build that looks like an Ender3 base. I like how the author has “clamps” built into the base to hold the foam board in. https://www.instructables.com/Spatial-Hot-Wire-Cutting-for-Complex-Surfaces/

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Nice 3D printed Hydroponic tower

Posted on August 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Not so sure I would do it myself, some of the Aerogarden clones are coming down alot in price and maybe an easier setup. https://www.instructables.com/DESKTOP-HYDROPONIC-TOWER/

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A pretty serious nerf ball turret

Posted on August 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

The motors the author uses this are ones you find in higher end RC cars. Its a clever build and seems to shoot an move pretty fast. https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-NERF-Ball-Wireless-FPV-Sentry-Turret/

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Odd circular saw guide

Posted on August 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its an interesting build. I am not so sure I would have done the hinge bit, I like the ability to clamp the guide down thought. Mye, I would have done a thin sheet that the saw traveled on, and … Continue reading →

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Pocket Hole Clamp

Posted on August 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

I saw this and put it on my list of things to build. Why? Well I have used a pocket hole jig in the past and I like it, but I have had problems holding the boards together to screw … Continue reading →

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Using zip ties to fix old plastic

Posted on August 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically you use the zip ties as “glue” with a solder iron or a heat gun to melt it in. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/zip-ties-78420?homelistings#post154660

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3D printed mini cooler

Posted on August 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically the author takes a 3D printed jet engine like design and puts it on a swamp cooler. Seems a bit of an expensive build overall. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Mini-Air-Kooler-the-OverEngineered-Edit/

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Adding in a check value to your dust collection on the cheap

Posted on August 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK I don’t even thing I need to spend $3 in parts to make this. Most likely I have everything I need already. I like this build, it adds a simple pressure relief value to your dust collection system, which … Continue reading →

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