Kasa HS200/HS220 Remote Power Switch Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3
So, I made another thing. Had a need to build a remote power switch for my TP-Link Kasa HS200 switch. First thing going through your mind is, why? Have a watch of the video below to find out! Code and 3D files below. BOM: SEEED XIAO ESP32-S3 Push Button 600 mA LiPo (find a size that fits 35mm x 21mm or less) Code: 3D Files: MakerWorld
Make your Ninebot Max Dazzle with these DIY NeoPixel LEDs
Having an interest in all things "hackable", I recently got into the e-scooter game. I managed to find a Ninebot Max G30LP on FB on the cheap that had some issues - namely the rear tire needed replacing, the steerer tube was loose and needed some JB weld, and the motor controller wires had nearly melted through. Yikes! Lucky looking at the guts of this thing was the first thing I did. I replaced them…
RTLapseCAM V2: Resin Printer Time-Lapse with TTGO T-Display & GoPro
Not being able to leave well enough alone, I'm onto V2 of RTLapseCAM. A quick re-cap - the purpose was to take time-lapse photos of resin prints (using layer transitions) and stitch them together into a video. In the original setup, the GoPro sat stationary and RTLapseCAM triggered the photos. The result was ok, but it just showed the print rise out of the bed. I wanted to take it to the next level by…
DIY 3D Resin Curing Station with Wio Terminal
I decided to venture into the world of 3D resin printing after years of immersion using FDM (fused deposition modeling) printing. For those who are unfamiliar with this, it's like squeezing toothpaste onto a surface. I have a Lulzbot Mini 2 and love it, but at times I want a very high quality print that I just cannot get out of FDM printing. Nor do I want to spend hours post processing. As a result,…
Mazda MX-5 Miata: Funky NeoPixel LED Light Strip
Who wants one? Saddle over to my dedicated page for more info on how to get your hands on one of these kits. It's only been a few weeks since I've had my new 2021 Mazda Miata MX-5. Already added sequential LED turn signals & side markers all around, but not being the type to leave well enough alone, I needed a little spice to make it my own. Combining that with my passion of…
LulzBot Mini 2: Fan & Lighting Controller
I was so impressed with my Lulzbot Mini 1, that I decided to buy a Mini ; Holding true to my mantra, whenever I get a new toy, I can't leave well enough ; So, I decided to re-create my original Mini 1 custom fan and lighting controller with some tweaks and enhancements for my new Mini ; Two key drivers were to a) reduce fan noise, and b) add lighting with control. How it…
WeatherCloud – IoT
So, my son's been bugging me to get him some of those LED strips for his room. You know the ones that you see on Amazon with the remote controls. I couldn't just go with status quo, so instead with a little grit and some free time I got on the LED cloud bandwagon and built him something a big puffy cloud with lights - what every teen wants right? ;-) What is it? It's…
3D Printed Diffused Case for NeoPixel Ring (12 LED)
Not being able to leave well enough alone, I'm toying with adding more show to my basement disco setup. I decided to pick up a couple NeoPixel rings (12 LED version) and integrate them into the music-reactive mode. These will be slotted in the open space at the bottom of the speakers near the sub port (see link below). This was designed to fit for this NeoPixel Ring. If you want to print some, download the…
3D Printed Banana Jack Inset Speaker Plate
In Nov 2018 I took on the adventure of finishing my own basement. I'm now at the point where I'm wiring my AV system up and focused on the audio part. When looking to find banana jack wall plates for the speaker connectors, I was surprised to see that most are flush mount with the banana jacks sticking out. You can find some that are wall mounted, but they can be pricey and don't fit…
3D Print: Electronics Soldering 3rd Hand
After years using my reliable PanaVise, it was time to step it up with some extra help for soldering and electronics work. I had this idea over a year ago, and pick-up some 3rd hand arms. They then sat on my Now that the weather is cooling down, there's more time for hobbies. That, and my eyes are not what they used to be, so this has become somewhat of a necessity. Given MCUs…