Category Archives: Tinkering

Cool CVT wheel design

Posted on December 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.

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Nice build for a kids noise maker

Posted on December 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Of course I would only make on of these to give to grandkids or nieces/nephews. (Evil grin). https://www.instructables.com/Cranky-Noisemaker-Toy/

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A robot shovel

Posted on December 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK everything in this is in german, but the pictures and video give you the basic jist, its a CNC’ed out parts to make basically a giant scooper for a hand for a robot arm. https://www.instructables.com/GripGrab/

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Converting old hoverboards

Posted on December 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

So I came across some old hoverboards that where tossed out, most likely to the batteries not holding charge anymore. I got to thinking of projects for these and found out that one, there is opensource firmware for some of … Continue reading →

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Another nice CDROM to CNC build

Posted on December 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

What I like about this build is the only bits you use from the CDROM is the rails and motors, the rest is 3D printed parts. My 2 cents, I would use the motor and slide 3D printed parts, but … Continue reading →

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Impressive LED display build

Posted on December 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

If you need to make something like a score board and a clock. I like the build but I started thinking, instead of 3D printing the frame, it maybe quicker to use simple boxes and cut out the display part … Continue reading →

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A cheaper eggbot build

Posted on December 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this is one of the cheaper and not looking cheezy builds I have seen for an eggbot. The sides are cut from wood (pattern available). Base is maker bar. Overall a simple build. And…instead of an arduino, its using … Continue reading →

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Another PVC pipe CNC build

Posted on December 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a laswer one with a rotary table. Interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/Polar-CNC-Pen-Plotter-Laser-Engraver/

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Another nice Nanoleaf clone build

Posted on December 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not sure I would do this, but still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Print-Your-Own-Nanoleaf-Project-Alexa-Hue-and-A/

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13 simple woodworking jigs

Posted on December 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

A bunch of simple jigs for your woodworking tools, some of these are basic table extensions, but all of them can be build easily. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/

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