Category Archives: Arduino

Nice CNC plotter build

Posted on October 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Its a nice build, I have seen things like this on bangood for about $120 but not as well made. So If you do not want to make it yourself, you could just order the kit and make improvements to … Continue reading →

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Interesting build for Christmas lights

Posted on October 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using Arduinos and addressable LED strips, the author make “poles” for LEDs that he could control wirelessly. https://www.instructables.com/Wi-Fi-Controlled-WS2812B-Individually-Addressable-/

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Another simple respirator build

Posted on October 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

With the covid counts going up, this stuff has been crossing my mind a bit more. THis is a pretty simple build if you can get the airbag to use to inflate lungs. Its amazing how simple the technology overall … Continue reading →

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Interesting coil winder

Posted on September 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I am not completely sure what the smaller coils are for, but I could see re purposing this build for coils for a generator. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/arduino-based-coil-winding-machine-video-81426?homelistings#post166223

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Nice Chess playing robot

Posted on September 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

But way more work than I would do to make one. Nice build overall thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Built-a-Chess-Robot-With-Arduino-Mega/

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Cool 3D print cat (maybe dog) toy

Posted on September 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the parts you can 3D print out, and with 2 servos, a laser pointer, and an ESP, you can build one yourself. I could see expanding this build myself. https://www.instructables.com/id/LaserCat/

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Another CDROM CNC build

Posted on August 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

This build is a bit interesting, as it uses the base of the original CDROM, but the Y is a 3D printed part with the motor. I like the Y and Z part of this build, may have to save … Continue reading →

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Cool CNC build from CD ROM drives

Posted on August 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Most builds I see are stationary, this is nice since you can move it to draw on different mediums. I have seem another build like this before. Just not with a nice write up and video https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Based-Mini-CNC-Machine-New-Design/

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Using an old touchpad to control a stepper motor

Posted on July 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an arduino for the controller. You use the touchpad to move one way or the other, and tap to continue moving. https://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Old-Laptops-Touchpad-to-Control-a-Stepper-Mo/

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Simple automatic soap dispenser

Posted on July 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using an arduino, IR sensor, and a servo, the author built a pretty simple conversion for a pump action soap dispenser. Could be a simple project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Soap-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/

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