Category Archives: Tinkering

Interesting build for making multiple silicone mold parts

Posted on November 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author used multiple molds and one clamp to make multiple molds at once (instead of one at a time). Its an interesting build overall.

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Turn an Old Phone Into a Smart Doorbell Camera With Facial Recognition

Posted on November 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

The phone is basically turned into a wifi camera, an RPI is used for an image server, and then cloud based apps for the rest. https://www.open-electronics.org/turn-an-old-phone-into-a-smart-doorbell-camera-with-facial-recognition/

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Making realistic flapping dragon wings

Posted on November 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

For a costume. Nice build overall with an arduino controlling the wings. https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-Dragon-Wings-1/

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Use RemoteXY to control a robot arduino

Posted on November 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically its a wizard for creating an “app” to control an arduino via wireless. Seems pretty neat.

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Another nice CNC for hot-wire cutter

Posted on November 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty impressive in that its more 3D than other foam cutters I have seen that are 2D. It has the base build similar to a rep-rap.

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Converting a nail light to a UV light for resin prints

Posted on November 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

With a resin printer, you also will need a UV curing station to harden the final print. These can be a bit costly, but the author modified a home salon light to do this instead.

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Upgrading a cheap CNC

Posted on November 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author upgrades a 1610 (also can do 3018) to the size of a 5050, which is like 50 mm to 500mm. According to the author, it was cheaper than buying a 5050, and he did some other upgrades that … Continue reading →

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Neat pan/til camera build

Posted on November 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or you can use it for other items (like a laser pointer). The build it all from 3D printed parts, 2 stepper motors, and an arduino with CNC shield. The sample videos show its moves pretty quick and smooth. https://www.instructables.com/Remotely-Operated-WEBCAM-Laser-Camera-flashlight/

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Nice Dado Jig for a Router

Posted on November 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

Been on a router jig kick. This is to make dados on wide boards. Only change I would make is the ability to mount a stop bit on the other end. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Stopped-Dado-Jig-for-Any-Router/

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A simple circle jig for a router

Posted on October 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. Personally I like the ones that use a faceplate mount to the router. thought this one is pretty adjustable. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-router-circle-jig-video-87028?homelistings#post187457

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