Arduino, Alexa etc.
This week I published another instructable in which I show how I used a low power/low cost laser engraver to cut 3-dimensional garden plant labels. These can be personalised with any label of your choice and are easily converted to 3D-structures so that they can be 3D-printed or CNC’d if you prefer. For full details see my Instructables or Thingiverse pages.
Something a little different for a change, not a micro-controller in sight! Check out this map jigsaw coaster I created over at instructables…
I have a new 3D-printer and it’s good! The Elegoo Mars resin printer. Look out for many more upcoming projects built using it as well as hints and tips as I get to know it.
Here’s a sample print Vs an identical print from my CTC i3 FDM based printer, what do you think?
Link to full details via Amazon here.
It’s been a while since I posted so I thought I would give you all a sneak peak of what I have been working on, full details coming soon. Can you guess what it is? Let me know what you think…
I have a number of custom PCB boards available for the 3D printable Alexa controlled automatic blind controller. Get yours from the link below:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293001629342?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Installation instructions are available here.
To allow for quicker installation as well as improved asthetics of my automated blind controller I am redesigning the gear surround and cover to enable them to be joined to one another without screws.
Attempt 1.
For my first attempt I tried a push pin type connector, the resulting design snapped together but broke when I then tried to separate the two parts.
Attempt 2.
For my second attempt I am trying a dovetail join and have cropped the print such that I can test the joint before printing the piece entirely (should have thought of this the first time round!).
Success!
