Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice foot pump conversion to water pump

Posted on August 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

basically the author removed the air compression chamber, and put a water pump in its place. Me…not so sure I would do this, could take a bit of work to find a water pump that fits. https://www.instructables.com/id/Air-to-Water-Foot-Pump-Conversion/

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Interesting powered respirator build

Posted on August 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a fan to push the air thru the HEPA filters. Me…I am leery of using a 3D printer for the case, not so sure how air tight it would be. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Powered-Respirator-for-Front-Line-Covid-1/

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Nice desk from CNC material

Posted on July 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty nice looking desk. The author CNC’ed out all the parts and slowly put it all together. https://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Desk-for-Double-Home-Office/

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3D printed holders for drawer organizers

Posted on July 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author made “holders for the ends and corners of arcrylic sheets to act as separators for a drawer. Good idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Drawer-Organizer/

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On the trend of 3D printed masks

Posted on July 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK found another one. This one looks a bit easier to print out. https://www.instructables.com/id/N95-Sealed-Face-Mask-3D-Printed-BaileyMask/

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Another 3D printed respirator

Posted on July 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Haven’t shown another one of these in a bit. This is another nice build which you can use parts of a N95 mask to be the filter in this one. Me…masks seem to be easier to come by these days … Continue reading →

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Using an old touchpad to control a stepper motor

Posted on July 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an arduino for the controller. You use the touchpad to move one way or the other, and tap to continue moving. https://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Old-Laptops-Touchpad-to-Control-a-Stepper-Mo/

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3D print your own Cyclone Dust Collector

Posted on July 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t imagine how long it took to 3D print this out. But it is impressive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclone-Dust-Collector-by-3D-Printer/

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Interesting birdhouse build

Posted on July 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice way to make one and eliminate some of the wood needed for the floor. Actually I think I would paint the can myself, and stain or paint the wood. But its a nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Can-Birdhouse/

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Simple automatic soap dispenser

Posted on July 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using an arduino, IR sensor, and a servo, the author built a pretty simple conversion for a pump action soap dispenser. Could be a simple project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Soap-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/

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