How to Salvage Useful Parts from Printers and Scanners via The Post Apocalyptic Inventor [Video]

June 29, 2017

I recently disassembled a printer myself and it would have been great to watch this guide before I started. it would have been much easier and I would have known which parts could be the most useful in later projects. — Douglas Watch How to Salvage Useful Parts from Printers and Scanners via The Post Apocalyptic … More How to Salvage Useful Parts from Printers and Scanners via The Post Apocalyptic Inventor [Video]

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Quick and dirty raspberry pi retro console from an old TV via Make

June 28, 2017

Great project of how to turn something old into something very, very, new — if a bit retro looking. — Douglas Many people see the incredible game systems built by people like Ben Heck, with custom formed plastics and complex electrical setups, and feel like they cannot build anything as awesome as that. I hope … More Quick and dirty raspberry pi retro console from an old TV via Make

DIY printer and linear drives via HomoFaciens [Video]

June 24, 2017

Great explanation of s variety of linear drive systems, how they work and how you can create them. – Douglas  DIY printer and linear drives via HomoFaciens Table Of Contents:00:05 Linear drive of an old printer03:09 Spindle drive05:30 Sensor disc of metal sheet05:50 Electromechanical sensor06:18 Optical computer mouse as sensor07:27 Bipolar stepper motor08:06 DIY printer

More Makerspace/Hackerspace Books from The Los Angeles Public Library

June 13, 2017

Here are 3 more books found at the Los Angeles Public Library. Look for them in your local library or branch! An excellent overview of the challenges and rewards of setting up a makerspace in your school. — Douglas Worlds of Making: Best Practices for Establishing a Makerspace for Your School (Corwin Connected Educators Series) … More More Makerspace/Hackerspace Books from The Los Angeles Public Library