Monthly Archives: June 2019

Neat analog clock build

Posted on June 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Neat build, author is using an arduino nano for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-Style-Led-POV-Clock-With-Arduino-Nano/

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Nice CNC cut end table

Posted on June 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, but…you need a full size 8×4 CNC to cut this one out. In other words this is for a pro shop. Or maybe a makerspace https://www.instructables.com/id/Bed-Table/

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Nice build. Not so sure I would take this on (lots of holes to make, nevermind the acrylic rods are not cheap. And thats alot of LED’s too being used. https://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-4x8ft-Lite-Brite/

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Make a copper rose

Posted on June 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

Note you could use aluminum too here (cheaper). Nice build and looks pretty impressive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rose-Make-It-at-Home/

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Make a mini pocket pump

Posted on June 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, pretty simple one too. This could be expanded upon for maybe a powered squirt gun. Thought I don’t know if it would have enough pressure behind it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-sized-Water-Pump/

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Interesting kit to make a POV

Posted on June 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

Call the jolliPOV. It uses an arduino nano for the controller. You can shake it yourself for the words, or attack it to a motor. The kit is $16 plus shipping, and does not include the arduino. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-POV-Display-Stick-JolliPOV-Stick/

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Making a leaf blower with a chainsaw

Posted on June 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK this was just too funny. They author took an old blower and a chain saw and combined the two. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/air-blower-chainsaw-72832?homelistings#post133463

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Make a CNC zen garden

Posted on June 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few other builds like this in the past. Me…the author should next automate the CNC to do patterns. https://www.instructables.com/id/100-Zen-Garden-CNC-Table-Powered-by-Arduino/

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Make your own coins

Posted on June 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to make your own metal coins. https://www.instructables.com/id/Electro-etching-Aluminium/

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Painting by melting crayons

Posted on June 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a fun project that you can do with older kids. Bascially cover up your design ahead of time, melt the crayons, and peal. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Melting-Crayon-Art/