Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice workbench add ons

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a series of add ones for his workbench that are pretty nice.  Of course you need a workbench that is cleared off it do this. http://bellevuewoodshop.com/assembly-table-accessories/

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Make PUBG triggers for your phone

Posted on September 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

On the cheap with some small screws, popicle sticks, and springs. I got a kick out of this one.  Only issue is it could be a bit time consuming to make. https://www.instructables.com/id/PUBG-TRIGGER/

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Build a batman wall light

Posted on September 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build (using a CNC).  I like how the author builds a sub-mount to put the LED’s on and hide the electronics. https://www.instructables.com/id/Batman-RGB-Wall-Lamp/

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simple ghetto CNC

Posted on September 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty simple CNC build, more of a “build it in an afternoon” style.  Could be a good one to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Universal-CNC-Machine/

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Cool CNC robot for sand (or spray gun)

Posted on September 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build for a robot (CNC based to write stuff out in sand, or adapted to use spray cans. Spraychalk Anoints your Sidewalks with Precision Sandprints main site https://openbuilds.com/builds/cnc-sand-and-spraycalk-drawmaschine.4792/

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Good ideas on power saving with Arduino

Posted on September 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to use some libraries for the arduino to save on power. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/arduino-power-saving-tips/

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Make your own sand printing robot

Posted on August 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Most of it was 3D printed and I like the use of the servo and a “stick” to write in sand.  Downside, it seems to move pretty slow. https://gizmodo.com/this-automated-sand-printer-is-ready-to-flood-your-inst-1827313521

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Interesting build for a swamp cooler

Posted on August 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting how the author re-uses an old water cooled CPU for this build.  Seems to work OK too. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Air-Cooler-With-Cold-Water/

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Nice chalk board build

Posted on August 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

My 2 cents, this is worth doing if you are building a custom size board.  But standard size…gotta be cheaper to buy. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Framed-Chalkboard-1/

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CNC your own french cleat based shelves

Posted on August 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  pretty simple build and good use of a CNC https://www.instructables.com/id/Renovating-a-Pantry-With-French-Cleat-Shelving/

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