Monthly Archives: July 2018

Speed control without an arduino

Posted on July 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are using a stepstick (motor controller) like board with some resistors  and caps to make a user controlled motor. http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-Motor-Speed-and-Direction-Control-Without-/

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Cool circle cutter with a grinder

Posted on July 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Been seeing alot of nice homebrew builds with cheap grinders.  This is the first circle cutter thought.  This could be a good way to make a saw blade for wood. Simple Jig Uses Electromagnet For Clean Angle Grinder Cuts  

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Interesting mini lathe build

Posted on July 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting build.  I like the plexi glass look, but I question the durability of it.  Anyways I also like the use of the aluminum rails (instead of making ones out of wood).  This could be a nice … Continue reading →

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