Knocking dominoes down is a fun pastime for a rainy afternoon, but setting them all up can be a drag. Thankfully, [Lewis] of [DIY Machines] has built a helpful machine to do the job for you, letting you focus on the fun part instead! The machine is run by an Arduino Uno, that can be pre-programmed […]
DOMINO LAYER LETS YOU FOCUS ON TOPPLING Continue Reading
Back in the time when I was building my Arduino based Ludwik Drone I faced a problem of choosing proper motors and propellers. I didn’t know anything about drones at that time so I had to trust motor manufacturer and the datasheet of a motor those are most likely to be a good source of
Brushless Motor Thrust Stand Continue Reading
Printers are all well and good, but they’re generally limited to smaller paper sizes and use expensive ink. If you instead want to produce art on a larger scale, a plotter can be a great way to go. [tuenhidiy] built a tidy example using an old blackboard as a base. These days, such a build is
BLACKBOARD BECOMES TIDY PEN PLOTTER Continue Reading
This instructable was created in fulfillment of the project requirement of the Makecourse at the University of South Florida (www.makecourse.com) Tchaibotsky is an Arduino powered piano playing robot. The motivation was to build something that could accompany pianists, whether they’re missing an arm and can’t play the melody to a song, or they want to
Tchaibotsky (a Piano Playing Robot) Continue Reading
There are many schools of thought when it comes to keeping vinyl records clean. It’s a ritual that’s nearly as important as the one that comes after it — queuing up the record and lowering the needle. We’ve seen people use everything from Windex and microfiber towels to ultrasonic cleaning machines that cost hundreds or
DIY LEGO RECORD CLEANER IS REVOLUTIONARY Continue Reading
While cleaning, getting to those nasty little unreachable spaces under the beds, tables, and sofas can be a big pain. Though small but smart vacuum cleaners are now out there, who wants to spend more than 500 bucks on them when you can make one all by yourself at home under 150 bucks! Yes, you
DIY Floor Cleaning Robot Using Arduino Continue Reading
I have many old CD and DVD writer of PC and laptop.I tear down many of them. These employs highly accurate stepper motor(DVD and lens movement) and simple DC motor (For opening and closing tray). I use it for 3D printer and mini CNC machine. But only part it left is circuit board and DVD
Using Old DVD Drive Lens As Color Detector Continue Reading
Making reverse loops can help in model train layouts to change the direction of trains, which cannot be done with turntables. In this way, you can create single-track layouts with a reverse loop on each end to run trains without any pause or interruption. So, without further ado, let’s get started! Step 1: Gather All the
Automated Train Reverse Loop Using Arduino Continue Reading
Spooky teddy is a 2-part Halloween decor. The first part is the teddy bear that has a 3d printed mechanism that can rotate with an Arduino UNO and a solenoid. The second part is a self-rocking chair powered by an Arduino nano and a solenoid attached to the bottom of the chair. The two parts
Spooky Teddy – Arduino Powered Self-rocking Chair & Rotating Head Continue Reading
For some, the idea of several hours of painting and designing intricate models with minute details and features sounds like a delightful afternoon spent. Some of us would much rather just have it come already painted with motors so that it can move. [Cory Collins] sought to combine these two hobbies by building a highly detailed
BUILDING A HALF TOY HALF MODEL TANK ROBOT Continue Reading
