Category Archives: Tinkering

Neat jumping dress

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

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 →

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Making a Miter Gauge

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on July 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

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/

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Interesting jig to make sanding drums (or wheels)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on June 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

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 →

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Cool beer tray

Posted on June 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on June 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

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

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Cool hat

Posted on June 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically its an LED scroll sign using bluetooth and an arduino to control it. I like the build, except the LED strip it $40 (before shipping). Seems like a bit much for me. I found smaller ones for $24. I … Continue reading →

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Neat M&M sorter

Posted on June 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

Neat build, the author 3D printed the hardware and uses an arduino as the brains to sort M&M’s. https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-MM-Color-Sorter/

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Another nice jig, for making octagonal bars

Posted on June 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple jig that you can use on your tablesaw, or bandsaw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/octagonal-bar-cut-jig-video-85697?homelistings#post182741

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