FreeCAD for Makers
As a periodic user of FreeCAD I was happy to see Jo Hinchliffe had written FreeCAD for Makers as he’s done some excellent tutorials.
Posted in: CAD
The Risks of Wood Dust and How to Keep Safe
Woodworking is an essential industry and can be an enjoyable hobby but the danger of airborne wood dust just can’t be ignored.
Posted in: Woodworking
Tags: dust extraction, extractor fan, LEV, Sponsored
ATX Power Control Board
When I built the MING Pi, I needed a way to signal to the ATX power supply that it needed to turn on. I did that by cutting an ATX connector in half and soldering the Power On wire to
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: ATX PSU, pcb, Raspberry Pi
Simple Fan Speed Controller
A simple fan controller based on an ATTiny board and DS18B20 temperature sensor generating a PWM signal driving a power transisitor to control the fan.
Posted in: Electronics
Inspired by Flash Gordon
My recent project on Element14 was to capture temperature from around the house and post it to a central dashboard. I used a set of software including Mosquitto, InfluxDB, Node Red and Grafana or Ming for short. The dashboard is
Posted in: Remote Temperature Monitoring
Tags: ESP01, Pi, Pico
DIY: How To Make A Rope Harness For Tree Climbing
A rope harness is a type of safety equipment you can wear when climbing trees. This harness will help you stay safe in case something goes wrong, such as a branch breaking or someone falling out of the tree. There
Posted in: Safety
Tags: Garden, Sponsored, tree climbing
MakerSpace Magazine
On a recent trip to the states, I dropped into Barnes and Noble to see if there were any interest magazines. And I was not disappointed. As well as finding a copy of Machinist’s Workshop with a differential chain hoist,
Posted in: Books and Magazine Reviews
Tags: Home Automation, Raspberry Pi, upcycle
How to Introduce Your Kids to Woodworking [5 Easy Steps]
Want to teach your kids the art of woodworking? This can be a hard task. Here, you’ll find five steps to introducing woodworking to your kids.
Posted in: Guest
Tags: learning, Sponsored, woodworking
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
