Archive for November, 2015
Pi Zero Case and 3D Printer Spool
Last week I had an email from Pimoroni telling about the new Pi Zero. So I promptly ordered one as I thought the board had a lot of potential. Pi Zero Case Whilst I was waiting for it it arrive,
Posted in: 3dPrinting
Tags: OpenSCAD, Pi Zero
Magnifier Lamp – Wiring up and finishing off
Once the switch and socket were added the lamp was pretty much looking finished. However there were a couple of jobs to finish off. The base need a bit of varnish, the switch and socket needed wiring and the cables
Posted in: Magnifier Lamp
Tags: electrics
Top Tips For Taking Care Of Garden Tools
When you’re working in your garden, there’s nothing more frustrating than having a tool that simply will not do its job. Very often the cause of this problem is poor maintenance and care. With time, wear and neglect both manual
Peter Stanwell
Back in 2011 I posted a blog about the Stirling Society event at Kew Bridge Steam Museum and I mentioned that they would be awarding the “Peter Stanwell trophy for innovation in the field of Stirling engines”. Julian Wood was
Posted in: Inventors
Tags: Patents, Stirling Engine
Backyard Builds
“A brand new BBC Two programme is looking for Britain’s most enthusiastic and passionate makers, inventors and engineers. Up and down the country, extraordinary things are being made, from back garden rollercoasters to homemade helicopters! We’re looking for people to
Posted in: Inspiration
Building with Metal – Plasma cutting
Messer Cutting Systems sent me a nice infographic with some of the key areas that use plasma cutting, ship building, automotive and transportation, and metal art. I did know that plasma cutting is popular with metal artists as it is
World Maker Faire 2015 – Costumes and cardboard
Costumes Quite a few people had dressed up for the Maker Faire. There were of course a number of boiler suits but there were also some more elaborate costumes. The life sized Mouse Trap crew were dressed in full vaudeville
Posted in: Exhibition
Materials: Cardboard
Tags: cardboard, Costumes, WMF2015
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
