Author Archives: robertwilkie

Convert a cheap $10 quad copter to a paper airplane

Posted on September 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically uses the copter parts to power the plane. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Paper-Plane-Easy-and-Cheap/ A cheaper model can be found here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Powered-Paper-Plane/ But its direction cannot be controlled.

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Nice air hockey table build

Posted on September 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

More work than I would put into one. Looks pretty cool thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Low-Cost-Air-Hockey-Table/

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Cool spinner build

Posted on September 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

This spinner takes it to a whole new level. Its fun to watch the dad looking pretty far out for the spinner when it drops. https://www.instructables.com/id/High-Power-Propeller-Launcher/

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Make your own Embroidery Machine

Posted on September 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author has a set of 3D printed out parts that you can use to basically turn your sewing machine into a 2D CNC. Interesting build. https://openbuilds.com/builds/diy-embroidery-machine-v2.8630/

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Making an automated chop saw

Posted on September 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically build a system that would cut up bar stock into smaller pieces. Why? Not sure. But if you have to make a bunch of them, this would be worth it. Whole thing is controlled by an Arduino … Continue reading →

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Make your own Andorian antennas

Posted on September 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. They rotate back and forth and an arduino is used to control them. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Powered-Andorian-Antenna/

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3D print out your own Domino Machine

Posted on September 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, it goes thru and lays out a straight line of dominos to knock over later.

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Adding in your own bluetooth

Posted on September 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

Not a bad build. The author took a RPi Zero, and a DAC hat to make a bluetooth receiver to go into the stereo in on a car. He built a custom RPi image to do this all with too … Continue reading →

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Tool for a socket like extension

Posted on September 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. I like it as I have had to cut wrenches in the past to get them to fit in tight locations on a car. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/amazing-tool-homemade-extension-wrench-74711?homelistings#post139924

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Make you own Extrusion Corner Plates

Posted on September 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author points out that these cost $3.5 each and you can make them for about $1.40. Me…tough call, if I don’t need alot of them, I might just buy them. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-2020-Extrusion-Corner-Plates/

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