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Exploring the Galaxy of Lightsaber Props
Exploring the galaxy has taken many forms for fans of the iconic "Star Wars" franchise. There are countless efforts to bring that universe to life, many in the
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Binocular Lens Holder with OpenSCAD
In preparation for the October 14, 2023 Annular Eclipse, I wanted to use my binoculars to get a close look at the sun during the eclipse. I could buy premade
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Star Trek Away Mission Escape Box
I've been wanting to build this for a log time, and I finally did it! And as a bonus, I won the 2022 Hackaday Sci-Fi Contest Winner! You can read all about it
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Remote Firework / Rocket Igniter
Have you ever wanted to remotely launch a model rocket, or some fireworks safely? I know I sure have. So I came up with this method using an RC airplane
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Mega Button Remote - Wireless charger
As a simple upgrade to the Megabutton Universal Remote Mk II+ / Adaptive Universal Remote, here is a simple way to add wireless charging to almost any project.
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Pump Sprayer Upgrade
I use this pump sprayer only for water, as it is my water supply for a water bottle rocket launcher. I got tired of constantly having to manually pump the
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Mark Rober's Creative Engineering Course
Taking Mark Rober's Creative Engineering Course on studio.com, and what it revealed about the gap between engineering and content creation.
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DIY USB-C Hub
A practical workaround for connecting several USB-C devices through a conventional USB hub.
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STEM Capsule - First Step
For the longest time I've been wanting to build an interactive spaceship console for my kids. My father had built one for me and my brother when we were kids.
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Adaptive Universal Remote
I finally was able to make another revision of the Universal Megabutton Remote. My brother-in-law Jacob has been insisting for some time for me to upgrade his
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Office Busy Signal Stoplight
Rebuilding my Dad's old office stoplight with LEDs and an ESP8266, so the kids can tell when I'm busy working from home.
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Finishing My Basement
In case anyone has been wondering why I haven't been posting as much, I've been finishing my own basement for the past year and a half and counting. Just
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Growing up with a Space Ship
I was looking though my photos today, and I came across this one of a spaceship console my dad built for us kids. I remember it being one of the coolest things
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Power Wheel Hacks
Everything I've done to an inherited Power Wheels ATV - an 18V drill battery, a PVC trailer hitch, bike tire treads, and a parade float.