Monthly Archives: October 2021

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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Nice jig to remove/add a tire to your car

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its basically a “lever” for you to get the wheels on/off your car. I could see using something like this at home to get the snow tires on and off every year. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-tire-dolly-87426?homelistings#post189072

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Simple ghost deco build

Posted on October 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

Have a piece of white plastic, ad spoon, and a pipe cleaner and you can make your own ghost. All stuff you can get for cheap at the dollar store. One addition, maybe get some stick on eyes there too. … Continue reading →

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Cool looking clock build

Posted on October 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

A digital clock that is mostly mechanical. They author is using an ESP to control it too. https://www.hackster.io/news/charlie-sheen-helps-design-a-seven-segment-mechanical-clock-ef53a129e114

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PVC made CNC

Posted on October 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its a plotter/laser engraver build. Overall pretty clever build. Reminds me of the little CNC’s made 10 years ago with iron pipe. https://www.instructables.com/P-CNC-Laser-Engraver-and-Pen-Plotter/

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Another nice build for a track guide

Posted on October 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one the author does have a bar you put on the saw to keep it straight. Overall a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/universal-track-guide-self-clamp-circular-saw-jigsaw-trimer-router-86776?homelistings#post186573

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Build an air hose reel

Posted on October 5, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few of these builds over the years, Nice thing about this one is the “in” line spins so you can connect it without having to unwind the entire hose. I am not so sure I would … Continue reading →

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Interesting Mortising Jig

Posted on October 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would build this one this fancy. It has alot of toggle clamps which are not cheap. https://www.instructables.com/The-Ultimate-Router-Mortising-Jig/

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Make the lady gaga sound active mask

Posted on October 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, a bit pricey since it uses several colored, addressable, LED displays. Also could be a bit of weight to wear on ones face. Uses an ATiny for a controller. https://www.instructables.com/Lady-Gaga-Cosplay-Making-the-LED-Matrix-Mask-From-/

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Nice $10 RPi clone comes with a built in display

Posted on October 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat clone, it has a built in display and is like a RPI Pico. The issue I have with clones like this is support can be a bit spotty, and not very long term. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-alternative-gets-a-screen

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