The Beginning
December 2010 – My first collection. Everything was given away.
The Modular USB Flashlight w/ Recycled Lithium Cell
The 2600mAh 18650 lithium cell used in this power bank is reclaimed from laptops donated, tested and reconditioned. This is generally good for one charge of a high end smart phone. Or, several hours of light. Liked it? Take a second to support J P on Patreon! Related
The Magic Honey Jar
How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every shining flower! How skilfully she builds her cell! How neat she spreads the wax! And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes. Excerpt from a poem by Isaac Watts, parodied by Lewis…
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How to Build an Open Watch from Parts
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How to Repair a Broken Wooden Ring with Silver
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Converting an Cheap A5 Clone into a Precise Open Source Networked Laser Cutter
In order to cut my watch face designs from ~1/32″ (0.8mm) real hardwood veneer, I need a powerful, and extremely precise laser cutter. So, I purchased a clone of the Eleksmaker A5, laser safety glasses, and an extra arduino. Follow along if you like! 2020 software update https://software.openbuilds.com/ Todo: https://github.com/jandelgado/eleksmaker_a3 Guide What you’ll need: $142…
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