Category Archives: My Projects

Spooky eyes with a Micro:bit

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

Micro:bits are nice little controllers for teaching with kids. The author basically use them to make glowing “blinking” eyes. I like the use of hot glue to diffuse the light. https://www.instructables.com/Microbit-Glowing-Halloween-Eyes/

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Cool tool to make Viking Braids

Posted on August 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build, basically a wheel with 8 slots in it that you spin the yarn around in. https://www.instructables.com/Viking-Braids-Make-a-Trollen-Wheel/

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Touchpad to gcode

Posted on August 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author uses a rather big, and clear, touchpad to draw something that the arduino will convert to gcode, which then can be sent to a CNC. This could be a good kid project (they draw something, then … Continue reading →

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Nice simple bicycle spoke to keyring build

Posted on August 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author just uses a block of wood for the jig for this. Its a neat build (could be a good craft project for kids to make). https://www.instructables.com/Bicycle-Spoke-Keyring/

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Simple kit to make your own magnetic stirrer

Posted on January 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the case is 3D printed, and the electronics are all sourced parts. Figure this would cost about $10-15 dollars each. That said I got curious and looked to see if I could get one already made for less. … Continue reading →

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Make your own Oreo holder

Posted on September 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

For you mug or cup. This is definitely something to do with kids (while stuck at home and get them into 3D printing) https://www.instructables.com/id/Oreo-Holder/

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Nice build for a prototype board for Micro:bit

Posted on April 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

These are some simple to use tinker boards that are great for kids. The author in this case basically made a breadboard out of magnets for the 5 end points on the board. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-ThreadBoard-Microbit-E-Textile-Prototyping-Boa/

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Cool Jig to make thin slices of wood on table saw

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I like the “springs” added in. This would be something I would think of making myself. However I would have done the 2nd version as making the wooden joint seems like alot of work for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-wood-slicing-jig-75482?homelistings#post142877

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Nice 3D print accessories for your quick clamps

Posted on May 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

I wonder if they will fit on harbor freight ends too. I bookmarked this one to try a few prints out and see if they do. https://www.instructables.com/id/More-3D-Printed-Gadgets-for-Woodworking/

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Turning your Micro:bit into a compass

Posted on May 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Someone already wrote the code for you, so you just need a nice cover and your Micro:bit can be used as a compass. https://www.instructables.com/id/Microbit-Compass/

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