DIY-Machines
Location
Dorset, United Kingdom
14 Projects
How To Crimp Dupont Connectors
When I'm building a prototype project I know I will need to connect and disconnect leads many times during its design. Dupont connectors are ideal. This guide will show you how to add your own connectors onto the end of your own wires. You can make any configuration of any length cable to suite your needs when you need it.
How To Build A Giant Hidden Shelf Edge Clock
A giant digital LED clock discreetly hidden in the edges of a geometric shelving system. Includes intergarted LED downlighters to show off your favorite items on the shelves. A discreet photoresistor dims the LED's when the ambient light levels drop and colours can be customised in the code.
Arduino Wedding Photo Booth - 3d Printed Parts, Simple
Automated Photo Booth for less than hiring one (if you have a DSLR). It's controlled by an Arduino Nano so you don't need anyone to 'man it' throughout the night. The guests just press the giant arcade button and the photo booth guides them through their own photoshoot sequence. :)
Ultimate Dry Ice Machine - Bluetooth, 3d Printed, Aa Battery
A portable, 3D printable, AA battery powered, bluetooth controlled Dry Ice machine with integrated LED effects. What's not to love? Great for Halloween, Parties, First wedding dances, photography and theatrical effects. :)
Automatic Garden Waterer | 3d Printed | Arduino
I'm a keen gardener but watering your plants by hand during dry spells takes some time, and when your away from home they suffer. This simple project takes care of watering them automatically and can be combined with sprinklers, drip irrigation or watering trays.
Simon Says Game - 3d Printable | Arduino Nano | Diy Project
Print, assemble and program your own Simon Says game. How much of the randomly generated colour pattern can you memorise and repeat back? Not sure, then why not make one and find out. With an Arduino Nano at its core this project also incorporates an OLED screen, passive buzzer and some big bright buttons.
Automatic Smart Plant Pot - 3d Printable
Sometimes when we go away from home for a few days or are really busy the house plants (unfairly) suffer.
This is my solution a Smart Plant Pot which includes integrated water tank, soil moisture sensor, water level sensor, pump and status LED all controlled by an Arduino Nano.
Youtube Subscriber Counter - Solderless, 3d Printable, Cheap
I've always wanted a YouTube counter for my channel but they often cost more than I wanted to pay and required a YouTube API key. This design is buildable for under £15/$18, does not need an API key and sits on top of a monitor, stands on a surface or can wall mounted.
Arduino Based Coin Sorting And Counting Machine
This Arduino powered machine separates coins of different dominations and then tallies up their total value. This is shown on an 8 digit 7 segment display.
Reflected infrared sensors (TCRT5000s) are used to detect the coins.
Alexa Curtain Control System - 3d Printable And Low Cost
I decided to remove the chore of opening and closing curtains. This means running into every room in the house 730 fewer times a year! (Not to mention it's super cool). Once setup you can also add routines in Alexa to have your curtains work in tandem with other devices in your house.
Diy - Battery Powered Hot Styrofoam Cutter
I needed a hot wire cutter to slice up some Styrofoam for my BB8 project. I looked at buying one but they were not as cheap so I decided to make one of my own and I was so pleased with it I decided to share it with anyone else who wants to make one.
Word Clock - Customisable And Easy To Build
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Have your clock tell you the time in full written sentences by lighting up hidden words in a grid of random letters. The face can also be easily swapped once complete to give it almost any style or look you like.
Drone Landing Pad With Arduino Timer
A drone landing pad with an integrated ultrasonic sensor that detects a drones presence and automatically times your laps.
Star Wars Bb8 Remote Controlled Droid
A 3D printable, low cost, BB8 project with easy to follow guides.