Monthly Archives: September 2015

Using the L298 with arduino for Dual DC motor controll

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Again, I know I have shown a few of these before, but this is one of the first ones with a good wiring diagram. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-L298-motor-driver-integrated/

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Another arduino controlling stepper motor write-up, BUT has nice diagram

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

I know, you have seen these before.  But this one has a nice chart for showing wire color codes for some common motors. http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-Bipolar-Stepper-Motors-with-Arduino-wi/

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Hey, heres a good use for your old CDROM drive motors

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

I never thought of using these for propeller motors.  Good idea.  Usually when I take the drives apart I keep the stepper that drives the head.  But toss the motor that spins the CD ROM.  Never thought they would be … Continue reading →

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Build a concrete pier you can move on your own.

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so I don’t really have a need for a pier, but if I did need to make one, this would be a good way to make the base.  using tires for the form is great, and having the base … Continue reading →

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Removing a stuck alloy wheel without damaging it

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a much better solution than mine (whack on the back of the rim).   You add a lever to the wheel and tie it with a hold down tie.  Good idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-a-stuck-alloy-rim-without-damage/

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Make an interior trunk rack for your car

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this, basically the author attached a piece of plywood to the trunk lid, and then put in attachements to that to hold everything.  Since in my car everything just rolls around in the back, this would be a … Continue reading →

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Repurposing a tool box

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author took an old dewalt nail gun case and cut our the innards, and put in packaging foam to hold a new set of tools.  I have done this in the past, but the author forgot to point out … Continue reading →

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Simple tool length sensor for a CNC

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Attach to the bit and then put a copper plat on top of the wood.  Done.  🙂 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Tool-Length-sensor-for-Stepcraft-2-CNC/

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Better than concrete, shapecrete

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Well OK maybe not better, but it looks like its easier to work with (works like clay).  The author used to to make a boarder infront of his mailbox to the driveway.  Me…not having to build a form first to … Continue reading →

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Axe kindling splitter

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Simple build where you basically use the axe as a wedge and pound the wood thru it.  This is a good idea to get the wood down to size.  I am trying to think of a better, more permanent fixture … Continue reading →

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