Monthly Archives: February 2018

Make a propane cannon

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Too funny.  Its like 2 engineers building it and then surpised that it works. https://makezine.com/2018/02/14/making-propane-cannon-lessons/

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A really simple foam cutter build

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the more simpler builds I have seen.  Cheap too…well except the battery could be a bit in cost. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Electric-Foam-Cutter/  

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Nice looking CROM CNC machine build

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build since it allows for you to move the CNC to different surfaces.  It looks really professional and the frame is really well done (hand cut from acrylic sheet).  Unfortunately no plans or dimensions for the sheet … Continue reading →

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Cool web based debugger for python

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have to say this is pretty neat project.  It looks like its cross compiler based too so should run on ARM or intel systems (its called birdseye). Stepping up your Python Printf Debugging Game

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Neat CNC foam cutter

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

I can’t tell if they are going to have an offering to buy this, but everything seems to be opensource.   CUTTING PLOTTER FOR POLYSTYRENE

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How to print on fabric

Posted on February 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Actually on a nylon net.  Pretty cool idea, you start the print, pause it, put the net down, then print some more. https://makezine.com/2018/02/12/3d-print-fabric/

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Neat necklace build

Posted on February 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, its a bit larger than I would have done, but its neat build overall.  Not sure what the stone is he uses. Beating Life-Force Amulet

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Make your own flame thrower

Posted on February 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

OMG this is a project to take on.  Basically parts from Harbor Frieght and an air pellet gun, I think you can build this for under $100 if you wanted…oh and a water bottle holder for the gas canister. https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/13/heres-how-to-make-the-boring-companys-flamethrower/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29 … Continue reading →

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Neat remote LED sign build

Posted on February 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author is using a variant of an ESP board to send text wirelessly to the sign.  Nice build overall.  I remember when signs like this where pretty common in the 90s.  Its also a really cheap build to do … Continue reading →

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Interesting jig for Jigsaw

Posted on February 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

At first I thought, why would I make this if I have a compound miter saw?  Then…it dawned on me that jigsaws are cheap ($20), and you can use them to cut light metal, which I guess I could do … Continue reading →

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