Category Archives: Misc-Life

Another good build for your own nano leafs

Posted on September 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://content.instructables.com/ORIG/FQ4/18RL/L0DUXZ9N/FQ418RLL0DUXZ9N.jpg?auto=webp&frame=1&width=320&md=3b9652952882885148ed591020939ba0 Another nice build to make your own version of a nanoleaf. Me…I am on the fence on this, the look is cool, but I can’t justify the cost even with building my own. https://www.instructables.com/LED-Light-Panels/

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Suction cup mount

Posted on September 6, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/coronavirus-homemade-tools-78415-15#post200198 Nice idea to build with a Harbor Freight Suction cup. Not so sure I would trust it to mount a camera outside a moving car. But it could be useful for mounting light things like cameras around the house … Continue reading →

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make a simple box fan filter

Posted on September 5, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/hmt-forum/corsi_rosenthal_box.jpg I have seen a few of these builds before, take 4 furnace filters that fit around the box fan (making a 3D box, put the fan on top so it sucks stuff into the box and blows out the … Continue reading →

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A python compiler

Posted on August 30, 2022 by robertwilkie

This looks interesting, it’s a native compiler for python.  I do like writing code in python, but its slow to run compared to C/C++. Not sure how good this is yet thought. https://github.com/Omyyyy/pycom

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Logic analyzer for RPi

Posted on August 24, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice project to convert a Raspberry Pi into a Logic Analyzer, looks like it still has a ways to go, but its a nice start. https://github.com/gusmanb/logicanalyzer

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Cool 3 color CNC wall plotter

Posted on April 14, 2022 by robertwilkie

Reminds me of the Maslow CNC in its build. Most of the parts are 3D printed and it has an internal gear to switch markers. I like how the author uses vasoline for “grease”. Parts here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4192091

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Nice center punch build

Posted on April 13, 2022 by robertwilkie

But its alot of work, for something you can get pretty cheap at Harbor Freight. Me…I think I would buy it myself. Thought the homemade one does seem to work better. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/spring-center-punch-video-90441#post200601

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OK crazy boat motor build

Posted on April 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author uses 8 cheap DC brushed motors, and an 8 way gearbox to drive a propeller for a boat. Cool build but I don’t know how long that setup will last.

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Making your own lie detector

Posted on April 6, 2022 by robertwilkie

Now you have to attach staps to the person, but its an interesting build using an arduino to tell when someon is not telling the truth.

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3D print a frame for Pingpong ball disffusers

Posted on April 5, 2022 by robertwilkie

Basically you use the ping pongs as an LED diffuser. Neat idea.

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