Category Archives: Misc-Life

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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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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Make a simple battery welder

Posted on August 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build.  If you have the parts, worth making.  If not…you can get one from China for $50. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Battery-Spot-Welder/

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A better inner tube cutter

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this tube cutter better than a one from a few weeks ago.  I still think it could be simplified more thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Better-Tube-Chopper/

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Automatic pool filler

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice and simple build with some PVC pipe and a toilet tank filler. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Pool-Water-Filler/ Oh several modifications to this have been to use the Korky Universal Fit Adjustable Toilet Fill Valve (Model # 528MPK), which looks nicer

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Nice build for extending your backpack

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

And recycling bike inner tubes.  Doesn’t look too time consuming either. https://www.instructables.com/id/Backpack-Cargo-Net-From-Inner-Tubes/

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Cool coffee cup CNC

Posted on August 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this CNC, you stick it on a coffee cup and it draws  on the cup.  Its still a work in progress.  But seems impressive sofar. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3028775 https://hackaday.io/project/158014-mug-o-matic-a-modular-tiny-cnc Building Hope With The Mug-O-Matic Modular Toy CNC

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Nice looking, and heavy, push block

Posted on August 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build the author make for a pushblock for a table saw.  Its a bit heavier than I would like, but…it will serve its purpose. http://rolandrolson.eu/2017/12/09/table-saw-push-block/

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