Trade Show Badges
Doug and I are working on these cool badges for the Makerfaire. Here are a few experiments. Lots more to come. They will form an infrared network and exchange graphics...
Facere-Bot
This is an experimental drawing robot. It was designed to be portable, light and fast. Facere is Latin for “do”, “create” or “make”. I’ve had a few requests to do...
Cycloid-O-Matic
Here’s an installment for the #hack613 challenge (to make a machine out of 28byj-48 steppers). It’s a three-axis cycloid drawing machine. I drew it up in Sketchup and designed the...
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,...
Etch A Sketch
We’ve got a challenge to build a simple CNC system over at hack613. Here’s my first installment! How it’s Made I took some measurements of an Etch A Sketch and...
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...
Clock Back-light
I am looking at adding back-light to my vinyl clock project. This proof of concept is battery powered but I think I will need something with more longevity.
Heart Beat
Heartbeat is a wearable electronic pendant. The project (Avatar) will be a collection of pendants. I’m working on some interactive effects and these prototypes are a platform for that. I’m...
Microscope Stand
I just got this microscope in yesterday. It’s for general purpose but especially looking at circuits and electronic components. Yay I can finally read those little numbers on components! 🙂...
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...
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...
Firefly V2
Firefly Version 2 is in the works with a thanks to a grant from Ontario Art Council! Mark Stephenson, Michael Grant and I are designing this project from the ground up. We...
Arduino Day 2016
Arduino Day is here! When: Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 1pm-5pm! Where: Maker Space North! Suite 216, 250 City Center! Who? You! If you’re interested in learning about the maker...
CNC a PCB
Yay, aacronyms. A PCB is a Printed Circuit Board which is for electronics. People usually get them made at Seeed Studio, Dirty PCB or use an old technique using chemicals....
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)!...
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