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Author Archives: robertwilkie
Nice build for an outfeed table for portable dewalt tablesaw
I have an older version of this saw and did build a outfeed for it, but not happy with it. I like this build, the author does have to put some holes into the frame to mount it. And I … Continue reading
Turning an old ammo box into a external drive case
Nice build, not so sure the author needed all the cooling vents he put on it. but it has a nice tough look for a case. I could see making something like this for a mini computer myself. https://www.instructables.com/Ammo-Box-File-Server/
Neat jumping dress
The author uses a motion sensor to show movement with the dress. Also has a nice “meteor” option too (like a screen saver one). Most of the materials the author uses are from adafruit, which provides nice “kit” like materials … Continue reading
Making a Miter Gauge
I might do this project. I have looked at getting a better gauge for my table saw, but they are expensive, so this is a nice looking, and somewhat simple, ok in an afternoon, build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/precision-cutting-miter-gauge-table-saw-85969?homelistings#post183943
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Interesting cheap multi switch automation setup
OK I definately will not make this build. Neat looking where the author uses a stepper to “move” a servo across a row of light switches to turn them on and off. https://www.instructables.com/Cheapest-Plug-Play-Room-Automation-Setup/
Interesting jig to make sanding drums (or wheels)
Interesting jig, I can see making this one if I was going to make alot of sanding drums, or maybe wooden wheels. But for now I just make these by hand. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-making-jig-drum-sanders-video-85793?homelistings#post183185
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Another Kinetic Sand Art Table
Another nice build. I like how the parts are all 3D printed so you do not need to make any custom stuff. I like how he uses fake leather as a buffer between the magnet and the steel ball to … Continue reading
Posted in Arduino, Cheap, CNC/3D-printing, Linux, Misc-Life, RaspberryPi
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Cool beer tray
The author uses an arduino to control the LEDS to give the tray a nice light affect. Gives me some ideas for other serving trays. https://www.instructables.com/Rainbow-LED-Roulette-Beer-Tray/
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Making a measuring wheel
Neat build, basically you “roll” the wheel along a distance to get a measurement. Uses an ATiny for the controller. https://www.hackster.io/john-bradnam/measuring-wheel-cf26b6
Interesting build for a USB microscope
The author takes a part a cheap USB webcam, the lenses from an LED laser pointer, and makes a microscope from it. I did not think the lenses on those laser pointers where that powerful. https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-Cheap-Microscope-With-Professional-Results/
Posted in Cheap, Misc-Life, Teaching and Learning
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