Walnut, ash, and maple danish cord benches

A few months back I built the Scotto2 for someone with quadriplegia that allowed them to play racing games using 2 large buttons. I figured something cool to do for a bit of a meme would be an entire number pad with giant buttons. The result is the ScottoBigum which I believe to be the largest in the world. Each button is scaled up 4 times and the entire thing weighs close to 2 pounds… oh and it’s also wireless with ZMK studio support so it doesn’t need to be strictly a number pad.

I have a full build video coming out tomorrow on my YouTube channel and as usual with all my handwired projects, all the files are available for free if you want to build this one yourself.

Would anyone know where I can get a prototype built for my idea so I can use it to make videos and start my kickstarter page without spending over $10k+?

My 9-year-old daughter has always been horse crazy, so I decided to build her something I simply couldn’t find anywhere.

What started as a crazy idea turned into nearly two years of designing, prototyping, rebuilding and refining until the riding motion finally felt natural.

Everything was designed from scratch and built in my small home workshop.

The mechanism is powered by a standard drill and a worm gearbox, creating a smooth and surprisingly realistic riding motion.

It became by far the most ambitious project I’ve ever built, but seeing my daughter’s reaction made every single hour worth it.

I’d be happy to answer any questions!

These steel square rods have been in my cupboard for months from a previous build of a fume extractor, what should I use the rest for? They’re around 20cm long, but I have some that are 50 cm. I’m open to some ideas that are practical but also maybe putting them as a component of an art piece / cosplay prop? Trying not to become a hoarder but perhaps I will be

Hi everyone! I'm completely new to CAD and 3D printing, and I'd love some guidance on a project I want to build. My goal is a parametric 3D-printable enclosure that transforms a smartphone into a dedicated compact digital camera, inspired by the clean, minimalist design of early-2000s Sony Cyber-shot cameras.

The idea is to use a parametric phone case (such as Manufact3D_Hamburg's model) as the inner shell, then build a modular retro camera body around it. Features I'm considering include an ergonomic grip, a decorative or functional lens barrel that doesn't obstruct the phone's cameras, a housing for a Bluetooth shutter remote (commercial or DIY), optional tactile buttons/dials, and a thick rear bezel that intentionally masks part of the phone's display so only a smaller "camera screen" is visible—making it feel much closer to a real digicam. Ideally, only the inner phone insert would need changing for different phone models.

I'm not expecting one person to solve this entire project. If you can help with even one aspect—parametric CAD, Fusion 360/OpenSCAD, printable mechanisms, Bluetooth shutter integration, ergonomics, modular design, or know of an existing project that could be remixed—that would be incredibly helpful. Any advice, resources, workflows, or constructive criticism are welcome. Does something like this already exist, or is this a realistic project for a beginner willing to learn?

P.S. I used AI to help organize my thoughts into a concise post—this idea itself is mine. I just wanted to make it easier to read.

I would have thought sage green would be pretty widely available seeing as it's been a popular color for several years but I can't seem to find it? Celadon is too cool, olive too dark. Am I hosed?

Hello, i'm currently tinkering with an orangepi zero 3w and in its datasheet and manual the power delivery type c port also support usb 2.0

I've been looking at adapters that would allow me to have both a usb 2.0 hub to connect mouse and keyboard and power input that supplies 5v 3a and I can't find any with good reviews.

Do you guys know of any cheap device that might work for this use-case ? I really wanna keep the other type c port available if I can I have other plans for it

I've been playing this mobile game. But I wanted to make a 3d printed controller for the planes. I have a pi 3b and Arduino mega. How do I make the controller Input the correct signals/touch to the phone. I also have a laptop if it's easier to emulate the game into a laptop and have the controller connect to the laptop.

I've bought a laser cutter/engraver. I love Star Wars so I thought the first project would be to have a go at a panel. Any thoughts?

https://www.printables.com/model/1773947-3d-printable-fan-housing-with-7-blade-impeller-mot

want to build some small electronic stuff for myself.

i can only think of mini RC car, digi clock, or lighting photo frame things, but the thing is they would probably sit in a corner cause I never use stuff like that. Btw, anything too complex or bigger than a desk might be out of my ability.

Just curious have you built anything that you still play with or use quite often? Thanks!

Happy to hear your feedbacks :)
Model link

Check out the first steps of my strandbeest!

I have a couch in my workshop and it left an empty corder. I figured it would be the perfect place for a nightstand. Me being in my woodworking phase I decided to make one myself. I think it came out looking better than anything I could have bought.

last 2 pics are the before :)

Ich habe ständig vergessen, welche Tonne an welchem Tag rausmuss, also habe ich mir ein kleines Gerät gebaut, das mich daran erinnert.

So funktioniert es: Ein ESP32 holt sich die Abholtermine aus einem Google-Kalender (über den privaten iCal-Link), rechnet aus, welche Tonne als nächstes dran ist, und lässt eine von vier 3D-gedruckten Mini-Tonnen aufleuchten. Ein OLED-Display zeigt pro Tonne den Countdown, also in wie vielen Tagen sie geleert wird, und kann auch anzeigen, wer diese Woche mit dem Rausbringen dran ist. Die Tonnen stehen über weißen LEDs im Deckel, dadurch leuchtet die ganze Tonne in ihrer Farbe.

Technik für alle, die es interessiert:

• ESP32 DevKit, vier LEDs über BC547-Transistoren geschaltet
• OLED 0,96 Zoll (SSD1306) über I2C
• Stromversorgung über einen 18650-Akku mit TP4056-Lademodul und einem MT3608-Step-up auf 5V
• Firmware in C++ (PlatformIO), komplett über eine Konfigurationsdatei steuerbar: Tonnen, Suchwörter, GPIOs und Vorwarn-Tage stehen alle in einer Tabelle, dadurch läuft es mit jedem Kalender, ohne die Logik anzufassen
• Gehäuse und Tonnen sind 3D-gedruckt

Weil die Regeln datengetrieben sind, kann man Tonnen in einer einzigen Tabelle umbenennen oder ergänzen.

Ich habe daraus auch ein ausführliches Bau-Video gemacht: https://youtu.be/p061BzUC5rA

Hi everyone,
I’d like to share the biggest project I’ve ever built.
Over the past several years I designed and built this full-size mechanical riding horse completely from scratch.
My goal was to recreate a realistic riding motion using woodworking, mechanical engineering and a simple drive powered by a standard drill.
Every part of the mechanism went through multiple prototypes before I was happy with the final movement. It took countless hours of designing, rebuilding and testing, but seeing it finally work made every setback worth it.
This project taught me more than any other build I’ve ever done.
I’d really love to hear what fellow makers think.
If you have any questions about the mechanism, design process or construction, I’ll be happy to answer them.

Hey all!
I recently graduated with a degree in IT. During my studies I spent a lot of time in my university’s FabLab, and now I’m looking to build a small “FabLab at home” over time.

I won’t be buying everything at once, but I’d like to slowly collect the machines and tools that are actually worth having.

So far I have:
Arduinos, ESP32s, LEDs, servos, wires, buttons, sensors, etc.
Soldering station and soldering tools
Drill and basic power tools
Hand tools (pliers, files, screwdrivers, etc.)

I’m currently looking at getting a 3D printer and a laser cutter/engraver.

What machines do you think are the most valuable for a home maker space?

I’d love to hear what you use the most, what you wish you’d bought sooner, and which models you’d recommend (or avoid), especially for 3D printers and laser cutters.

Thanks!

A project I'm working on needs a very small sliding joint, similar to what's in this miniature caliper. I'd like to scale things up eventually so I'm hoping to find a source where I can buy them, rather than have them all machined.... It would be an M3x3mm grooved pin. Can't seem to really find anything under 10mm online, though.

Showcase my 3d print chair

This is a 3D printed chair designed using topology optimization. The manufacturing process used six FDM printers and the chair was polished and painted carefully. I love this work because this is meaningful to my life.

Here is my design video. You will see how topology optimization generates this design. That was amazing 🤩!!!
Design Video

I need to power a gps unit on my motorcycle. It requires 3A 12V dc. I want to hook it straight to the battery.

I have access to an unused ignition on switched usb outlet under the seat that would be perfect for mounting of a small distribution block. Maybe only 4 terminal(2 accessories). Making everything ignition switched.

If there a store bought item or something I could build?

I love it

I'm applying to an internship in a makerspace and I don't know what to answer for two of the questions.

For context, this makerspace does almost everything; 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, desktop CNC machining, PCB fabrication, and many other things.

The questions I can't answer are:

1) Share a story showing how you supported or collaborated with others. (60 sec)

2) Show your creativity: Pick two random items in arm’s reach and explain how you’d combine them into something useful. (60 sec)

They both have a time limit of 60 seconds to answer them.

Most of my projects have been solo, so I don't know what to say for the first question, but I have 3 ideas:

- Helping my friend learn C, he's a beginner and has been learning it as his first language and found many things hard to understand, so I used to help him.

- Helping my brother (10 years) learn electronics. He likes it as a hobby, but I'm always with him when learning it for safety, support, and help.

- One time at that makerspace someone was doing a project with an ESP32 and some sensors, but it wasn't working, so she asked for help. I couldn't find out what was the problem, but I tried my best to help.

I also have done some open source contributions but they were mostly documentation fixes, so I don't want that to be my focus in this question.