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
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Scottish weather almost caught us out for a second time. This time, rather than cold, it was the strong winds.
Posted in: Garden
Tags: greenhouse
How To Preserve A Window Sill
The window sill plays a vital role in keeping the window durable and preventing the entry of the outdoor elements inside your house.
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
