FTDI Based Programmer Box
I have used bare ftdi boards to program chips for a while but every now and then i end up shorting the bottom against something. I decided to make this…
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I have used bare ftdi boards to program chips for a while but every now and then i end up shorting the bottom against something. I decided to make this…
While watching South Main Auto, my favorite youtube channel, I saw a Eric O use a windows program called tubemiter to produce a printed template for notching a tube. I…
I had made a similar Breakout for my Picoscope but with the AD2 I can use it power supply output and not have to add a battery inside. The nice…
I got this CB VFO at a hamfest for $2. Perfect case for a DDS VFO.. First thing was to gut it and save all the bits, especially the gear…
I picked up this nice condition Ham transmitter last weekend. It should go nicely with my Heathkit receiver.. I’m amazed at its condition. Except for the yellowed meter face it’s…
A few years go I made a Cantenna Dummy load. I filled it with mineral oil left over from some woodworking projects and it;s worked great for a long time.…
I saw this on instructables and had to try it… Luckily there are plenty of Nerf guns in this house…. I had a sensor amplifier board on the bench from…
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A Display Panel for a K40 CO2 Laser
I’ve added so many features to my laser and they’re all powered by a salvaged PC power supply. Even have 5V & 12V jacks on the back to run the…
I noticed the manufacturer tried to hot glue the mains jacks in place. Really shoddy. So I 3D printed a locking frame… Since I only needed one power outlet I…
So far the new water pump has been working great. I decided to add a water level cutoff switch. I used a two step switch so I would get a…
My son and I decided to update the Cigar Box Controller using some boxes from harbor freight. First thing was the artwork. Not my job… Probably why it came out…
I do most of my engraving using a center origin. Its so easy to line up on a cnc machine with a nice pointy bit. Not so easy on the…
I cant believe how ofter I 3D print a part. Every couple of days I make some small part. Sometimes its a cone shaped washer for a switch or a…
I really didn’t like using a fountain pump for a laser water supply. I’ve had too many fail in water fountains to trust one to a CO2 laser. I had…
As long as I was evaluating all the air compressors I had around I figured I’d try some tests on these tiny ones.. I think most are from automatic blood…
I want to add a small compressor to my truck to keep the rear level. It has air shocks but no automatic control. If I can find a decent priced…
I made a few Microbit Robots for the local library coding class. This one was printed from scratch. These two used commercial chassis. They all use a homemade dual motor…
I decided to swap my K40 controller for a GERBIL from awesome.tech. I considered the Cohesion 3D too. I’ve been using GRBL CNC controller with a few custom tweaks to…
I needed a simple air flow meter for a project so I went out to the garage and grabbed a MAF that was pulled from a Hyundai. I used a…
I’ve been working on my tractor. Still have to replace a hydraulic hose and one axle seal but It drives around fine… I am still going to convert it to…
My robots are getting larger and the standard hobby servos just don’t cut it any more. I got a bunch of car window motors & wiper motors and decided to…
My local library had a bunch of Cigar Boxes left over from a crafternoon. I had this idea for the next gamer night. Make some USB joysticks…. I used some…
I figured it would be a quick 10 min job to swap a bad crank sensor on my sons car. It sits above the oil filter and can’t really be…