Category Archives: Tinkering

Automated spray bottle

Posted on March 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Now you can buy something like this call ssscat, which is around $20-30.  But this is much more fun and refillable. No, Cat, This Is Not The Litter Box

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Make your own power consumption tester

Posted on March 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build using an ESP to monitor a device for how much power it consumes. Monitor Power Consumption of Low-Power Devices

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Make a mini marshmallow shooter

Posted on March 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the templates the author provides to print out and make the shooter.  This is more of a sling shot that looks like a crossbow. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Marshmallow-Shooter/

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Nothing like a full sized RC car

Posted on March 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically put a remote controller into a car and drove it around.  The car cost him $300 and total cost is around 2K for the build http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Size-RC-Car/

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Build a hidden drawer with a floating shelf

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit different from other builds where the “hidden part is like a drawer instead of the drop down I have seen in the past with builds like this. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/saturday-morning-workshop-floating-shelf-with-secret-drawer/view-all/

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The giant pepper shaker

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This thing is huge.  Its fun to watch the build. https://makezine.com/2018/03/06/giant-pepper-grinder/

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Make an air sensor for your snorkel mask

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Guess its to keep you from passing out while swimming. http://www.instructables.com/id/Oxygen-Measurement-in-Snorkels/

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Cool 3D chocolate printer

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

The authors figured out how to speed it up by cooling the chocolate off with water after each layer. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180305-students-develop-chocolate-3d-printer-that-prints-on-water.html

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Make a garden cart

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

I remember my grandfather having a cart like this.  It was a bit bigger and he bought it.  Looking at the materials its going to be $80 to built this cart.  The “bought” version can be found as low at … Continue reading →

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Nice build for an umbrella table

Posted on March 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

Relatively straight forward build too. https://www.familyhandyman.com/patio/umbrella-table/

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