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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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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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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.
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Sparkfun Grocery Scanner
This one isn't one of my projects, but it was cool enough to share. My wife sent me this picture of the inside of a Grocery Scanner that was setup at the
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LED RGB Stars
It is nearing Christmas time again. Last year, I was in an apartment that was doing a Christmas Light Decoration Competition. The first three winner received a
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Toothless Wings
Nothing much to this costume. I just cut up a black fleece blanket into the general shape of toothless wings. Then used a sowing machine to sow the ridges.
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Floodlight on Tripod
I recently acquired an LED flood light to help shed some light on my projects. I found that it works best if it is mounted up high. To do this, without putting
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LED Desk Lamp Hack
Converting a 40W incandescent desk lamp to run on a grid of eight bright white LEDs, using a salvaged transformer.