Monthly Archives: December 2019

Nice add to christmas lights

Posted on December 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically uses a CNC cutter to cut out “wings” to add to the lights. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Navi-Christmas-Tree-Lights/

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Interesting build to convert an old speaker

Posted on December 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Basically using some off the shelf components, the author build a simple box to take the stereo out from an old phone and pump it thru the speakers. What was interesting was he needed to use 2 different USB power … Continue reading →

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A really cheap vaccum pump

Posted on December 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically attaches a hose on the other end of a ball pump. I does do the job so I can’t complain. https://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-Vacuum-Pump/

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Cool infinity mirror

Posted on December 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Also doubles as a clock. This was alot of work for the author, I wonder if he could have simplified a few steps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Infinity-Mirror-Clock/

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Cool servo tester

Posted on December 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

It provides the angle of rotation while you use a pot to change it. Nice build overall. The color display is also pretty cheap now these days ($3). Something I may need to keep in mind for the future. https://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-Tester-2/

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Combine vinegar, steel wool, and coffee grinds to make wood stain

Posted on December 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick on this one. Pretty cheap solution to make a simple woodstain to use. Me…I just get a $5 can myself…all pre-mixed and ready to go. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/staining-wood/how-to-stain-unfinished-wood-with-used-coffee-grounds/

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Good starting point to make cosplay armor

Posted on December 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

Never realized how much work goes into making cosplay armor. Good idea of using craft foamboard which is cheap and easy to work with. http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

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Nice write up on using L298 with Arduino

Posted on December 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

L298’s are good motor controller (relay) chips. The author found there are not alot of good write-ups on the combining the two. Of course there are many write-ups on using shields that have this chip built in… https://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-L298N-IC-to-Arduino/

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Nice simple Christmas Tree with PVC pipe

Posted on December 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Good setup for tight spaces or small apartments. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Space-Saving-PVC-Pipe-Christmas-Tree/

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Making JunkRats Tire Weapon

Posted on December 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build, the author built JunkRat’s (from OverWatch) rip tire weapon. and it kindof works.. https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/15/colin-furze-made-a-real-version-of-junkrat-s-rip-tire-from-over/

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