Monthly Archives: October 2017

Making giant eyeballs

Posted on October 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build.  Author uses kid bounce balls to paint the eyes on.  I wonder if there is something else I could use. http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Eyeball-Decor/

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Harddrive magnets + paint can

Posted on October 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

And you can go fishing for metal loose on floors and the ground.  Too funny, guess this would be a good fix if you are doing your roof and loose alot of nails in the process. http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnet-Fishing-Reusing-Harddrive-Magnets/

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Use and RPi with an old speaker

Posted on October 23, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its using a version of RPi called MusicBox.  Have not heard of it before, but it looks cool.  I have some older RPis (original) that this maybe a good re purposing use for. http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Old-Speaker-in-Smart-Speaker-With-Raspbe/

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Build a simple DC motor

Posted on October 23, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Cheap too (well not so much the copper wire bit). http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-DC-Motor-1/

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Nice little mini water pump

Posted on October 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can print out with a 3D printer for a really small water pump.  Just not so sure I would have a need for such a small one.  I have to say it is pretty impressive. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Water-Pump-1/

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Interesting Hot Wire Cutter build

Posted on October 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good on the cheap materials.  Easy to build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrappy-Hot-Wire-Cutter/

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Make a wave generator

Posted on October 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice project with an arduino controller.    Could be useful for other builds too. Build Your Own Wave Tank

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Cool tape measure tool

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this one better than another one I have seen.  This one is a bit more universal for a bunch of different tape measures.  The author does a good job explaining how to design and build your own too.  … Continue reading →

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Cool magnetic power connector build

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Pretty simple overall. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Magnetic-Connectors-1/

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This may change things with using Teensy over Arduino UNO’s to drive motors

Posted on October 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

One of the reasons the mini like arduinos havent picked up a lot on motor control is cause they are great for one motor at a time, but multiples, not so much .  The author has written a library to … Continue reading →

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