Getting a old printer motor to work
19 November 2023With over two decades of expertise troubleshooting printers and copiers, I’ve encountered countless machines loaded with motors. The intricacies of how these motors functioned were often straightforward: either they worked, or they didn’t. In cases where they didn’t, the solution was often to discard the malfunctioning unit; if they did, the issue lay elsewhere. Throughout this extensive period, I’ve encountered and worked with hundreds of outrunner motors. Distinguished by the unique characteristic of the motor body spinning, not just the shaft, these motors offer a unique combination of low speed and high torque. Their strength lies in their ability to…
Spider dropper and 3D mold eBooks
If you prefer diving into the world of making through reading, I’ve got you covered with two comprehensive eBooks. Spider Dropper Project: You may already know about the Spider Dropper guide available on Hackaday and Instructables. But if you’re hungry…
Arduino Nano and MPU6050: A Tilt Sensing Adventure
Welcome to another exciting journey in the world of Arduino! In this blog post, we will explore how to use an Arduino Nano and an MPU6050 sensor to create a tilt sensor. We’ll discuss the hardware used, the theory of…
Enhancing Your Arduino Projects with Proportional NeoPixel Lighting
Introduction In the world of Arduino-based DIY projects, lighting plays a crucial role in creating dynamic and eye-catching displays. NeoPixels, individually addressable RGB LEDs, provide a versatile and colorful solution for your projects. In this blog post, we’ll explore how…
DIY Force feedback steering wheel using a cordless drill motor
There will be a build doc coming soon. For now please enjoy the video!
Pen Plotter from an inkjet printer
I transformed abandoned inkjet printers into a remarkable pen plotter, starting from scratch in Fusion360. By repurposing the scanner stepper motors and the document feeder motor, and incorporating sturdy steel rods into the machine, I successfully crafted a pen plotter…
Making your own circuit board with the toner transfer process – 5 Methods tested.
The toner transfer process is a common method used to create printed circuit boards (PCBs) in a DIY setting or small-scale production. The process involves transferring a printed image of a circuit design onto a copper-clad board, which is then…
Tips for toner transfer with 3D printing
It is possible to transfer toner onto your 3D prints. Check the original guide on this process found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/FDM_TonerTransfer/ Here a few tips I have found in my own testing. The beauty of this process is you can alter…
Defender Cocktail table gives new life to an old laptop
The background During a clean-out of my shed, I stumbled upon an old, discarded Dell laptop. Despite its inability to properly boot up, I saw potential in the device. I had always dreamed of owning an arcade machine that could…
Waterproofing WLED
I started out my Youtube channel with a video about WLED. Well, it was actually about a Larson scanner cap but in earnest, my videos were about WLED. The main reason being my boys wanted some sort of lighting on…
Low polygon WLED Neopixel cement lamp completed
It took up to the wire but the lamp was completed on the 4th of December with the competition closing on the 5th. It was pretty tricky trying to get a good photo of the lamp as my camera exposure…
