Swirly Bot
Here’s another installment for the #hack613 $10 CNC Challenge! This is based on my previous Swirly Draw. It’s designed around the 28BYJ-48 Stepper motor and A4988 stepper driver. In the...
Northern Lights
Here’s an 8 1/2 x 11″ Northern Lights light box. How is it done? It’s a CD being rotated in front of a servo. I used an old Arduino Uno,...
Flying Disco Ball IR
Doug and I are working on a fun hack for those flying disco ball toys! The idea is to do some IR experiments. Here’s what we’ve figured out. It seems...
Air Cart Electric
Here’s another air cart project. I just put together this pod for a motor and battery. I think I need two or three batteries. I’ll try that next. I set...
Air Cart Rubber-Power
Over at the hack613 makerspace project we’ve been focusing on locomotion as part of our outdoor programming! Here’s my installment so far:
Balloon
Over at hack613 we’re doing a space program so I’ve got balloons on my mind. Also I like things that fly too. I’m working on an art project concept involving...
Hack613
Welcome to Ottawa’s latest makerspace! Visit Hack613! This is your chance to learn about 3d printing, CNC, laser machines, Arduino, soldering, electronics and more. A place to collaborate, help each other and...
WriteBot
Check out this cool drawing machine! As you can see I’ve already had it at the pub. I’ll be bringing this to more meetups and other socials! There are plans all over thingiverse...
CNC 2020
This is a “2020B” kit. It’s made from PVC. Assembly was pretty easy and fun so I highly recommend this kit to the right audience. It’s an affordable kit but is...
Peppers Ghost
Erica brought up this idea of doing Peppers Ghost as a DIY activity for kids. Most instructions call for a piece of acrylic or glass. I happen to have some...
Ottawa Makerfaire 2016
Make613 was at Makerfaire 2016! It’s maker friendly, family friendly, adult friendly and just plain friendly! Make613 showed lots of projects including assembling a 3D printer throughout the fair. I also brought the Vinyl...
Lacing Activity
My friend works at a home for older people so she asked me to make up these lacing shapes. They are to improve hand dexterity.
Mystery Challenge Feb15
Mystery challenge is back! It’s not too late to join in! You’re welcome to contact us or come to one of the events below to pick up a package ($5)!...
Glider from Packing Foam
I was discussing the Zen Glider over at Reddit’s Engineering Porn forum. Zen is a walkalong glider. A few people inquired about the materials but PinkBalloons was guessing polyethylene sheet (the Zen...
Line Follower Robot
There’s a bit of buzz over at Ottawa Robotics Enthusiasts about having a contest! There are two events. Line follower and maze solver. The dates being looked at are March 9th, 14th or 15th. I am...
CNC613: Ottawa CNC!
CNC613 is a group of CNC enthusiasts in Ottawa. Here’s a quick video of the machine in action! What’s a CNC Cutter/Engraver? It’s an great way to cut or...
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