Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice write-up on a simple Arcade build

Posted on August 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, author is pretty straight and to the point, kept everything simple to build too. Oh and cheap ($200 in parts). https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Arcade-Machine-for-Cheap/

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A Dual Axial Flux Generator

Posted on August 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

And yeah I at first thought it was something from “Back to the Future”. Turns out is an electric generator that the author designed and built for a micro wind turbine. https://hackaday.io/project/159568-portal-point-generator

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Nice hold down for compound miter

Posted on August 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the hold down the author made for his compound miter. The one that came with my saw is horrible (and I never use it). This is a nice alternative. http://www.floweringelbow.org/2018/invent/making-quick-clamp-hold-downs-from-scrap/#more-5956

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Build yourself an underwater camera

Posted on August 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author uses an RPi Zero and its camera to build this. Most of the cost is in the electronics since the rest is PVC pipe. Its a nice looking build overall. Author has the costs at $100 An Achievable … Continue reading →

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Interesting Lathe build

Posted on August 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Its a nice looking build, just not so sure I would have used 3D printed parts with it. I like the car belt being used too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Wood-Lathe/

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Convert a windshield wiper motor into a servo

Posted on August 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Servos are expensive for a motor, so if you need a big one, this is a nice alternative to buying one. The author uses a windshield motor, pot, an arduino, to build one. Supersize DIY R/C Servos From Windscreen Wipers

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GRBL ported to ESP32

Posted on August 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Never really thought about it, the ESP does have more process/capacity than the Arduino UNO, and its wireless, so it makes sense to use. I will have to look more into this in the future. Grbl Ported to the ESP32 … Continue reading →

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Nice arduino robot build

Posted on August 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a water boat build, it would be a great project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Waterbot-Arduino-Robot-Boat/

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Interesting swamp cooler

Posted on August 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this one is pretty funny, its a trash can converted with a filter and a fan. Nice build overall. It could be cheaper if the author used something beside aluminum brackets. https://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-Can-Evap-Cooler/

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Nice build for light up bike rims

Posted on August 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the build, the author does a good job on it and making sure you get it on the rim below where the brakes would rub. I also like the custom 3D printed LED holders. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Lights-Hack/

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