/diy/ - Do-It-Yourself

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To begin: the project goal: I am working to make a series of humanoid robots. I am using a Biblical theme of naming the first 3 robots I make Adam, Eve, and Abel. The goal is for these robots to have human body inspired musculoskeletal systems, advanced AI, and that they look human and pass for human to a casual observer at least at a distance. They must be able to walk, talk, run, dance, do sports, do chores, manufacture products, and make more robots just like themselves if not even better. My aim is to build a single robot arm and head and then add sufficiently advanced AI to that arm and head to enable it to build the rest of its own body for me. This way I am delegating the work of building the majority of my first humanoid robot to that robot rather than doing that work myself - and this is to save me time.

In a like manner, my goal with the AI is to code just enough AI that the AI can begin coding itself and this way I don't have to code most of the AI myself because it will self create itself. I liken this to building a seed and that seed growing into a tree because for me to code that tree would take too long for me and just creating the seed would then save me time.

thinkin of becoming a roofer

im up for the challenge. thoughts?

How many pipe clamps would you use for this? To feel comfortable. I'm starting my collection.

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Not my problem.

In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything remote controlled - multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers, helis, boats, submarines, battlebots, lawnmowers, etc.

>How do I get started with racing drones?
https://oscarliang.com/mini-quad-racing-guide/
https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/

> How to build a racing drone (16 part video series from Joshua Bardwell)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8mWARrcxtX_G6yytK7QFHID

>What about planes?
https://www.flitetest.com/

>What about aerial photography, is DIY viable?
Buy a DJI if what you actually want is to take good photos/videos, go DIY if what you actually want is a fun project.

>I want a cheap RC training plane that is turnkey.
XK Beaver
Eachine Wing Dragon
OMPHobby T720
Hobbyzone Champ (used only)

>I want a good FPV fixed wing platform.
ZOHD Drift
Sonicmodell AR Wing
Finwing Albabird

>I want a basher fixed wing model for doing crazy shit that is easily repairable.
RCFactory, Hacker and other similar profile models

>I want a dirt cheap drone to fly around my yard/garden
Syma X5C

>I want a dirt cheap drone to fly inside my house
Eachine E010/Hubsan X4

>What are some good YouTube channels for learning or fun?
Joshua Bardwell - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaBardwell
Painless360 - https://www.youtube.com/@Painless360
Flite Test - https://www.youtube.com/@FliteTest
Peter Sripol - https://www.youtube.com/@PeterSripol
RCModelReviews - https://www.youtube.com/@RCModelReviews
Andrew Newton - https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewNewton
RCGutt - https://www.youtube.com/@rcgutt
RC Test Flight - https://www.youtube.com/@rctestflight
Think Flight - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkflight
Tail Heavy Productions - https://www.youtube.com/@TailHeavyProductions

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>New to /ham/? Read this shit!
http://www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service
>Your search engine of choice works well too!

>The FAQ is now back:
>https://wiki.cybsec.io/index.php/HamFAQ
>OP, the cybsec domain is gone.
>NEW FAQ is updated to preview 15
https://files.catbox.moe/aftx43.htm

>The wiki is down but is archived: https://archive.is/PjR5s
>Idiot's Guide to Coax Cable
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/guide_coax.php
>Looking for frequencies to monitor near you?
http://www.radioreference.com
>Basic Rx loop fundamentals
https://www.w8ji.com/magnetic_receiving_loops.htm
>DIY SWL Mag. Loop
http://www.kr1st.com/swlloop.htm
>Small Tx Loop
http://webclass.org/k5ijb/antennas/Small-magnetic-loops.htm
>In Depth Loop articles
http://www.kk5jy.net/magloop/
>Homebrew RF Circuits
https://www.qsl.net/va3iul/Homebrew_RF_Circuit_Design_Ideas/Homebrew_RF_Circuit_Design_Ideas.htm
>NEW Library
https://mega.nz/file/UCgEGAjb#rwNcnMAQCUUbSp8supsFvn9QEHCWUW86eLcZa16ZG4Y

>Online Practice Tests:
http://aa9pw.com/
https://hamstudy.org/
https://hamexam.org/
> Real-Time Propagation Data
http://prop.kc2g.com/
>Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications
>WSJT-X Home Page
https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html
>Homosexual (ft8) guide
https://www.g4ifb.com/FT8_Hinson_tips_for_HF_DXers.pdf
>APRS
http://www.aprs.org/
>Weather Fax resources
https://www.weather.gov/media/marine/rfax.pdf
https://weatherfax.com/stations/
>point to point predictions, its free and will give you an idea of how much power/ what frequencies to use to reliably talk to your friend
https://www.voacap.com/hf/
>how do I into Morse code in a good way?
https://pastebin.com/HByjfN4F

>Shortwave radio schedule
https://shortwave.live/

Quit halfway through the addition edition
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7527-Shorewood-Dr-Salem-WI-53168/40334021_zpid/

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>I'm new to electronics. Where to get started?
It is an art/science of applying principles to requirements.
Find problem, learn principles, design and verify solution, build, test, post results, repeat.
Read the datasheet.

>OP source:
https://github.com/74HC14/ohmOP
bake at page 10, post in old thread

>Comprehensive list of electronics resources:
https://github.com/kitspace/awesome-electronics

>Project ideas:
https://hackaday.io
https://instructables.com/tag/type-id/category-technology/
https://adafruit.com
https://makezine.com/category/electronics/

>Books:
https://libgen.is/

>Principles (by increasing skill level):
Mims III, Getting Started in Electronics
Geier, How to Diagnose & Fix Everything Electronic
Kybett & Boysen, All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide
Scherz & Monk, Practical Electronics for Inventors
Horowitz and Hill, The Art of Electronics

>Recommended software tools:
KiCAD 6+
Circuitmaker
Logisim Evolution

>Recommended Components/equipment:
Octopart
LCSC
eBay/AliExpress sellers, for component assortments/sample kits (caveat emptor)
Local independent electronics distributors
ladyada.net/library/procure/hobbyist.html

>Most relevant YouTube channels:
EEVblog
W2AEW
Moritz Klein

>microcontroller specific problems?
>>>/diy/mcg
>I have junk, what do?
Shitcan it
>consumer product support or PC building?
>>>/g/
>household/premises wiring?
More rules-driven than engineering, try /qtddtot/ or sparky general first
>antigravity and/or overunity?
Go away

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Here we discuss microcontrollers (MCUs), single board computers (SBCs), and their accessories, such as Atmel mega and tiny AVRs (Arduinos), PICs, ARM boards such as blue/black pill STM32, ESP8266/32s, RP2040, Raspberry Pi, and others.

For general electronics questions (power supplies, level shifting, motor driving, etc.) please ask /ohm/.

>where can I find verified quality microcontrollers and other electronic sensors or parts
digikey.com
mouser.com
arrow.com
newark.com

>but that's too expensive
aliexpress.com (many parts here are fake, particularly specific parts out of stock in the above sites)
lcsc.com

>I need a part that does X and Y, with Z specifications. How can I find it?
use DigiKey's or Octopart's parametric part search. Then purchase from one of the sellers listed above.

>how do I get started with microcontrollers, where should I start?
There is no defined starting point, grab a book and start reading or buy an arduino off ebay/amazon and start messing around. There are a plethora of examples online to get started.

>resources:
https://github.com/kitspace/awesome-electronics

>RISC-V microcontroller list:
https://codeberg.org/20-100/Awesome_RISC-V/raw/branch/master/RISC-V_MCU_development_boards.pdf

woodsisters sharing ideas

3d printing was supposed to be eventually in everyone's home. What happened?

What's a good place to get ideas/inspiration for getting the most out of a small living space?
I live in a single bedroom bachelor's apartment in an old commie block, and I think I've done just about all that I could with it, but perhaps I could get more out of it.
If I wasn't renting I'd tear down the stupid partition wall someone added in the 90s, because of it I can't even put a full-size sofa, but I have to make due.

Long time listener, first time caller here; I am in the process of relocating my hot water heater. It's a 1920s house with crawl space and all copper piping. In my picture, I have taken a length of 3/4" copper pipe and annealed it along about 18" and have used a conduit bender to no success here. As you can see, it has been a bit flattened on the radius. My thinking is that having a gradual radius vs a 90 degree fitting will alleviate any water hammering on the corner of a 90 degree fitting, therefore lengthening the life of my new pipe. Thoughts? Is this completely retarded of an idea? Nothing has been installed yet and I want to make sure this pipe lasts.

Seems simple enough, I can find some local anesthetic, and a razor blade, but I'm not sure about the cauterizing part.

I used scissors in the past on a pea sized model, and it went ok. No bleeding. The moles I want to shave off don't protrude so much, so scissors aren't gonna work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QloGvl-NKXg

Anyone have experience with diy mole removal?

I’m looking to get started with welding and would appreciate some guidance. I don’t know much yet, so if someone could explain the basics like the differences between MIG and TIG and suggest where a beginner should start.
My plan is to pick up an inexpensive welder from Harbor Freight and look for used accessories on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist to get going.
As for power, my garage has a 30amp line with a 20amp rated outlet, as well as a 240V 40amp dryer outlet on the shared wall. The house has a 200 amp main breaker, with room to upgrade to 300 amps if needed.
I plan to begin with a 120V welder and upgrade later as I gain more experience. My initial projects will include basic automotive work, welding exhausts, patching rusted body panels, frame rails, square tubing, and brackets. I don’t plan to work with stainless steel or aluminum at this for now.
Thanks

When I try to remove severed bolts using a regular drill bit and bolt extractor, it almost never works. It only works like 1 out of 10 times if I’m lucky.

Do left drill hand drill bits work? How many times out of 10 would you estimate does it work?

Bought the garden swing bench years ago—mostly solid, but the chain-on-shackle hinge is weak. Started squeaking, then the chain grooved the shackle. Now it jumps the groove on big swings, making a loud crack. Some swings use nylon spacers; I want bearings instead to make it last. Original shackle’s hard to replace, so I’d sleeve a bearing to fit inside it. Bearings handle static/dynamic loads; bolt is M10.
Thoughts on this fix?

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I Can't believe its not butter Edition

>Your print failed? Go to:
www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting

>Calibrate your printer.
ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide/
teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html

If that doesn't help you solve your problems, post:
>A picture of the failed part
>Printer make & model
>Filament type/brand
>Slicer & slicer settings

>What printer should I buy? [52/40/10 :detadpU tsaL]
Do your own research, but if you gotta ask; just buy whatever Bambu fits your budget.
DIY: reprap.org/wiki/
SLA: >>>/tg/3dpg

>Where can I get things to print?
www.thingiverse.com/
thangs.com/
printables.com/
grabcad.com/
www.yeggi.com/
cults3d.com/
www.stlfinder.com/
google.com/
T*legr*m

>What CAD software should I use?
Free to anyone: FreeCAD, Fusion360, Onshape, TinkerCAD,
Free to me: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Rhino, Solid Edge
Autistic /g/oobers: OpenSCAD, OpenJSCAD, CadQuery
Participation medal entries: PTC Creo, Solvespace
Mesh free-forming and modeling: Blender
Architects: Sketchup

>What slicer should I use?
For everyone: Cura, PrusaSlicer, BambuStudio for Bambu owners.
For enthusiasts: SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer
For autists: Pleccer/SuperPleccer, Kiri:Moto, FullControl

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What are the shittiest tools you have ever used?

/g/ abandoned me. you're still here chat?
I could use a little cheer. Its like nobody wants me to be the one who makes this but in the end im the only doing it you know.

I am trying to digitize home VHS tapes using a ClearClick 3.0. Using a regular VCR I am having frame dropping issues. I've been told I need a TBC to prevent this. What are the best economical options? VCR with built in TBC? or separate? All advice welcome.

I can't have a smoker in the apartment I'm in, but I badly want a smoker.
I am just enough of a redneck to know as long as your heat isn't that high you can make a smoker out of litterly anything that slows the smoke down from just blowing away.
Now the issue with all my designs is they still roll enough smoke to get the FD called on me.
I need to figure out a way to keep good air flow but reduce smoke coming out of the smoker.
Also it needs to be small. Like Webber kettle grill sized.

I am thinking a wet sponge or even wet wash clothes over a chimney might be the key.

Let me know what you all are thinking.

Does anyone know how to get rid of those nasty fuckers?

Average joe with forest property and ancient farm equipment here.
Need a winch to pull logs uphill and through ditches. Eventually i would also like to be able to pull down dead trees and add a log arch to my trailer.

picrel is the only reasonable winch you can get in my part of the free world. any more fancy than that and you're in unobtainium-territory as a hobbyist. only found two guys on the tubes reviewing this winch and they seem to shill it hard, but at that price point it's cheap enough to risk it.

dimension-wise the biggest logs will have a max. length of 3 meters / 10 feet and max diameter of 70 cm / 27.5 inch. so well within the pulling capacity.

not sure yet if it makes sense to build a log arch for my trailer as it has a higher center of gravity with 82 cm / 32 inch height. main goal really is not to be forced to split the wood by hand on site and walk uphill a million times.

what do you guys think? you got pics of your setup?

If I wanted to scale these up and make a pair that was able to cut 3-5" diameter pieces of hardwood what would be the limiting factors besides leverage? If I could just lop my firewood instead of having to use a saw I would save a good amount of money

Got a few more sanding passes to do then its time for the osmo and ceramic coat

Yall cowards don't even shake hands with danger

What a bunch of jews. 1972 and they pour a floor with NO rebar and at best 3" thick. Fucking stupid.

Cool free shit on Craigslist/FB marketplace

I've been looking at some type of large rolling toolbox since I saw one of my co-workers showing off his Milwaukee pack out. Every brand, even the low level brands like ryobi, charge like $200 - $350 for this. A fucking plastic box with wheels. Are there cheaper alternatives that function the same?

General Info can be found: linktr(dot)ee/4chansewing (always updating, post links, and I'll add them)

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Thread theme:

Costume!

Always remember, it doesn't have to be the theme, post your work, post what you want to talk about as long as it has something to do with sewing in general, or the craft in general. We welcome everyone and will try our best to help you out. Yes, sewing is an art, it's a practicing art, you will always suck at it, but remember that everyone starts somewhere, so Google everything!

Or just show off your work.

BTW this thread has been going strong sense last Halloween and we're about to hit Halloween again! Neat!

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Your question may be stupid, but ask it anyway.

>replace pilot light assembly
>press knob on pilot and click button once or twice
>flame lights
>keep holding down knob until status light starts blinking
>let go of knob and flame immediately goes out
why??

should I buy a chinese excavator ?
they are so cheap

Scrappy here again and I have found a gold mine, but with a hitch. Behind an electrical contractor's building there are some dumpsters that always contain beer cans and copper wires. Copper wires can get good money, especially the bare ones. But there is a homeless male living in a tent here and he says that all of it is his and he threatened to cut me. I told one of the electricians and he said that the cops won't do anything. This situation is intolerable because the dumpsters are often full when the hauler arrives, so the bum actually collects nothing. What can I throw into his tent to neutralize him while I collect?

What are some good/cheap solutions to build my own cheap cold plunge? I have an ice machine and access to a lot of ice, I just don't know what kind of tub would be the cheapest to get the job done. What do you guys suggest to use as a tub?

DO YOU HAVE A LOISENCE FOR THAT?

Post all about /diy/ robotics, robowaifus, kits, hardware, careers, ideas, etc.

I have a whole racketball court of these oak planks. What do? Seems like planing off glue would probably gunk up machine.

I’ve been trying to reach you (pls respond to my dm's). The secret to living longer is monoatomic gold remember the Smurf guy who was drinking colloidal silver well the reason his skin turned blue was he oxidize because of the silver so if you drink atomize gold you’ll have an atom of gold with all your cells, and I think that prevents all kinds of illness that helps you live longer. Ormus. The semen of the gods, it’s a white powder made from gold. You just do electrolysis you put gold on the positive and negative electrons put it in water with a little bit of salt. Let it run for an hour on direct currents, then evaporate the water and the powder left over is gold. If you melted it, it would go back to solid gold however, it’s just a atomize gold.

Does anybody actually like using these? I fucking hate them

Is there any alternative other than a really sharp razor blade and 4 extra hours of my life?

This is a mesh of little connected metal squares. People used to make coin pouches out of this in the flapper era.

I'm thinking about making it a dress / mail for a sculpture. I was thinking of making it red.

Supposing getting a good can of spray paint is a little less expensive that buying a used airbrush, which would you suggest for uniformly covering the mesh fabric? I want to avoid bubbles, peeling, and deteriorating quality. What would you suggest?

What parts do I need for a system that opens and closes a small hatch on a 12 hour timer? I can handle mechanical parts myself, but am certifiably retarded when it comes to electronics. I can just put parts together according to instructions, so what parts exactly do I need to make something like this?

I found a bunch of 48v ebike batteries that wont charge. How do I diagnose whats wrong with them?

I bought picrel heater for my attached garage.

https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/heaters/electric-garage-heaters/dyna-glo-apex-7-500w-240v-wi-fi-bluetooth-forced-air-electric-garage-heater/eg7500wbhcax/p-1642874323818357-c-6328.htm

I will snake the wire through the wall myself and have an electrician do the connections. My question is should I use 6/2 or 6/3 wire?

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Southwire-50-ft-6-2-Stranded-Romex-SIMpull-CU-NM-B-W-G-Wire-28894422/205357757?g_store=2731&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=vantage&utm_campaign=50735&utm_content=53005&mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D27E-Multi-NA-SOUTHWIRE-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK895799001-50735-NBR-2712-NA-VNT-FY25_Q1_Q4_Southwire_D27E_OAM_Silver_AON&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D27E-Multi-NA-SOUTHWIRE-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK895799001-50735-NBR-2712-NA-VNT-FY25_Q1_Q4_Southwire_D27E_OAM_Silver_AON-22178042562--&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22178043522&gclid=CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjuXF7e05tK9fhwnaaG6RFh04iW3ROMVjHgybBqLztH91FDlq5og9yhoCnDYQAvD_BwE

Why isn't there one?
Post your /diy/ Halloween

roast my rough-in.

ive never done anything past replacing luminaries or receptacles. wanted to rewire the trashy work in my 50 year old garage.

wtf happened to this site? no machinist thread???

Ask machining questions, post machining failures.
CAD CAM talk
Speeds and feeds guessing
G-Code, M-Code, Bro-Code
Fanuc vs Haas
Bitch about pay
Ignore Sieg
Whine about spline shafts
Button pushers who think they're machinists

The little tank next to my furnace blew a hole in itself

is there any benefit to a wood stove/pellet stove if i already have a gas furnace and im only paying $3.60/mcf

i cant imagine after the hidden expenses of wood (stacking, drying, splitting, hauling) it comes out ahead vs a literal pipe that delivers gas into a furnace. the only exception is if you are a britbong or a eurofag with insane energy prices

i do think they are comfy af but id rather get a fireplace for the aesthetics at that point.