Category Archives: water

Going thru one of my Wind/Water power kicks

Posted on April 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Happens every year, I start looking at ways to use wind or water to power stuff. This time around I have been thinking of making my own generators, and how to make the coils. Here are some nice starting points: … Continue reading →

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Cool build for making power with a rain gutter

Posted on March 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

I had thought about this before. I like this authors build as he makes the power generator with 3D printed frame, wire and magnets. This would make a cool kit to make with kids. He even has frames you can … Continue reading →

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Update to automous R/C boat

Posted on December 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author that build a floating auto tote, now updated to a more modern style (but still had issues). Interesting developing build with this author.

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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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Someone has too much time on their hands

Posted on March 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a self contained spitball gun. Load in water, toilet paper, and launch your spitballs. https://gizmodo.com/that-toilet-paper-spitball-blaster-gets-a-much-needed-r-1832239475

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Portable water pump

Posted on March 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I like the use of pipe for the vanes of the pump. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Water-Pump/

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Hydrogen powered nerf gun

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the authors took a nerf gun, added a hydrogen collector to it, and well…a rather explosive gun. Hydrogen Powered Nerf Blaster Is Dangerously Awesome

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Make a water bottle connector

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you can use it to make custom floaties, and quick robot builds (for water). https://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Connector-Recycled-Building-System/

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Interesting solar heater

Posted on November 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author took the cooling grids off old fridges and combined a bunch together to heat up water.  That “heated” water then has a coil inside a water tank to transfer the heat too.  Which is a good idea since … Continue reading →

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3D printed pump for NEMA based motors

Posted on November 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting pump build to use with a NEMA motor (typically stepper motors).  If you need some sort of pump that does measured amounts this could be the way to go. The Bolt-On Peristaltic Pump  

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