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How to build an ‘Alexa Enabled Secret Bar!’ Part 3: Firmware & Software
We all had our projects during one of the many lockdowns and an 'Alexa Enabled Secret Bar' was mine! This project started out with building two industrial sideboards for the corner of my dining room. The question: what to do with dead space in the c ...
How to build an ‘Alexa Enabled Secret Bar!’ Part 2: Electronics
We all had our projects during one of the many lockdowns and an 'Alexa Enabled Secret Bar' was mine! This project started out with building two industrial sideboards for the corner of my dining room. The question: what to do with dead space in the c ...
How to build an ‘Alexa Enabled Secret Bar!’ Part 1: Mechanics
We all had our projects during one of the many lockdowns and an 'Alexa Enabled Secret Bar' was mine! This project started out with building two industrial sideboards for the corner of my dining room. The question: what to do with dead space in the c ...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Everyone. Hopefully 2021 will be better than the last! I'm looking forward to a few bigger projects this year so come back soon for more random posts and how-tos!
How to CNC a ‘ball bearing maze’!
With Christmas around the corner, it's time to start thinking about some last minute custom made presents. A ball bearing maze can make a great little stocking filler. It can be as simple or complex as you like making it a fun one for kids or adults ...
Alexa Enabled Bar?!
This one was a lot of fun. I built some sideboards for the corner of our dining room. But what should I do with the awkward corner unit...well, a secret Alexa Enabled Bar of course! https://youtu.be/iccb6QF4mDs Above not working? Check it ou ...
Stepper Motor Driver TB6600 and ESP32
I have read all sorts of information on the internet about the compatibility of the TB6600 and ESP32. Some suggested level shifting was needed, some said it just wouldn't work, and others said it it fine. Well, I've tried it and here is what I found ...
How to ‘Control a Stepper Motor From Alexa’
I thought this project was going to be really difficult. I'm not a programmer and Internet of Things (IoT) is a long way out of my comfort zones. But how I was wrong...so, let's control a stepper motor from Alexa! Among other things, I wanted to ...
How to build an ‘Industrial Sideboard’
This is a project I have been meaning to do for a long time. I really like the 'industrial look' furniture. You know the type: welded steel frames and chunky wooden panels. After a bit of shopping around (well actually, quite a few months!) I couldn ...
Thingiverse: Online CAD Library
Thingiverse is a universe of things. Download our files and build them with your lasercutter, 3D printer, or CNC. Thingiverse, owned by the Makerbot team, has a huge library of parts (or things) heavily geared towards 3D printing. If you have a 3D ...