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Multiplayer Arcade Controller
28 Aug 2022

Multiplayer Arcade Controller

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Electronic, Woodworking | 0

I recently built some proper storage areas in my house and while I was opening boxes and moving things onto shelves I ran into a big stack of electronic parts. In another box I found some forgotten joysticks and buttons. … Continued

arcade, diy, game, mame
Build your own telescope part 2: the tube
8 May 2015

Build your own telescope part 2: the tube

by Thomas | posted in: Astronomy, DIY, Woodworking | 5

I recently completed the tube of my 8 inches telescope. For this project, I didn’t have any plans so I had to spend a lot of time figuring out the appropriate dimensions of each elements. While I was building the primary … Continued

astronomy, atm, dobson scope, western red cedar, wooden telescope, woodworking
Build your own Cloud Chamber
27 Dec 2014

Build your own Cloud Chamber

by Thomas | posted in: Astronomy, DIY, Electronic, Woodworking | 0

In this post, I will talk about my latest project: a Cloud Chamber. It involves woodworking, electronics and particle physics. But first, let me tell you what it does. It was originally invented by Charles Thomson Rees Wilson to study the … Continued

alpha particle, cloud chamber, cosmic rays, electron, particles, proton
Make your own sanding drums
29 Jan 2014

Make your own sanding drums

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Woodworking | 3

Woodworking always involves a certain amount of sanding. Unless you manage to cut your wood parts right on the line on the first try, there is a good chance you will have to sand a few millimetres from time to time. Sanding … Continued

carborundum, diy, polishing, Sanding drum
From Concept to Product in a day
8 Jan 2014

From Concept to Product in a day

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Woodworking | 0

Today, I will share with you the workflow I recently used to tweak my wooden clock’s pendulum. The pendulum is an important mechanical part as it determines the speed of the clock. Every oscillation is supposed to last exactly one … Continued

cnc, mach3, workflow
Christmas Ornaments
30 Dec 2013

Christmas Ornaments

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Woodworking | 0

I recently created Christmas Ornaments to send to my family before Christmas. I created them using my CNC and a few software. Check this link for the pictures and more details about the process.

christmas, cnc, ornaments, plywood

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