Model and gates
Firstly, a big thanks to everyone who provided tips and advice on FreeCAD both here and via Twitter. Also thanks to Joko Engineering on YouTube for some very helpful videos. I’ll be checking out the A2Plus assembly module once I’ve got a few more parts made. I’ve also been using the Spreadsheet module to make the model parametric which should come in handy for when I’m fine-tuning it.
My 3D model is progressing well and hopefully should have some test prints this week. Need to add some holes for a clamp to hold the motors in place and some more pockets for some hex nuts.
The gates are finally installed, just the slot to cut for the latch to be done and the planks to be painted. As mentioned on Twitter, the planks were fitted using self drilling screws which made that aspect of the job as easy as if the frame had been wooden.
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5 Ways A Polycarbonate Greenhouse Can Make Your Home More Sustainable
Sustainability is one of the front-line movements in today’s world. Numerous people are engaging with businesses that promote sustainable living and are actively looking for ways to adopt this lifestyle. Sustainability aims to promote achieving a good ecological balance and
Posted in: Guest
Materials: Polycarbonate
Tags: Sponsored
FreeCAD revisited
I am working on a new project to build a small robot and it will have some parts made on the 3D printer. So for that I needed to model those parts in CAD. I did consider getting a Fusion360
Posted in: CAD
Tags: 3d Printing
Gates Update
Over the last week, the gates have been painted and the holes for the bases have been dug and filled with postcrete. To ensure the holes were all filled to the same level I remove the gravel between the holes
Posted in: DIY, Electronics
Heritage Steam to go Electric
The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited has announced that from this year their steam engines will be using electricity
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: APR1
Gates Update
Following the addition of the tubes to the gate post I need to weld on some end caps and some tabs to fix the post to the wall.
Posted in: Welding
Materials: Mild Steel
Tags: Painting
Fizz Buzz
Back in Dec 2017, I proposed the idea of a Fizz Buzz game as an entry to a Ben Heck Show competition. I decided now was time to finish the project.
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: LEDs, Pico Pi
The Secret Life of Components
Tim Hunkin’s new series, The Secret Life of Components looks at the components used in many of his machines and describes how to choose and use them.
Posted in: Mechanical Gadgets
Tags: Components, making
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
