This is a re-visit of our original Molex connector post--we had some problems with our cabling on a recent project, so we drilled down into the failures so they wouldn't happen again.
Skill: Custom Breadboard/Molex Connectors: Revisited.
Category: Tools
Skill: Drag and Drop Hardware
When prototyping or figuring out what's needed for a project a collection of "pre-canned" components ready to drop into a design are handy.
Hack: Elecrow Laser Engraver Tool Protocol
Let's reverse-engineer a simple (but irritating) binary protocol!
Print: Another Paintbrush Holder!
We wanted a less-dense, more-organic paintbrush holder to complement our first one, so we whipped up a "bean"-shaped design with a small dish in front.
Print: Simple Paintbrush Holder
Let's take a quick look at our 3D-printed knockoff of a cheap paintbrush holder.
Mini-Review(s): Box Cutters
Get you a box cutter for a great good! TSA aside, box cutters are great: yes, we all have our multitools, but for all-round utility, it's hard to beat the simple box cutter. Let's take a quick look at the ones we have laying around, discuss why some are better than others, what our daily carry is, and why.
Build: Arduino Tachometer (Reflective Style)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate (and direct) links to some parts off Amazon for making a (relatively) hand-held device as well as the commercial product we replaced. In the first book of the Maker's End Inspiration Series, Arduino Inspiration, we're controlling some computer fans to make a pleasant desk fan. To get some data on… Continue reading Build: Arduino Tachometer (Reflective Style)
Print: Vacuum Dust Collector for Wall Drilling
Disclosures: This is one of our designs; the STL is available on Thingiverse. There's also Amazon Affiliate and direct links to the Rigid "toolbox style" vacuum mentioned because it has quickly taken over our "Oh we always need a vacuum right here" needs: we have one under our main work desk and one under the… Continue reading Print: Vacuum Dust Collector for Wall Drilling