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25th April 2024, 08:27 AM
Thread: A Comprehensive Resource
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A Comprehensive Resource
Gents and Ladies, this website is filled with so much information for everything to do with making things, that the scale of it all is almost endless. It seems aimed at those who are in the...
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6th March 2024, 06:22 PM
Thread: A New Project
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A New Project
No posts for four years, knew time flies, but that is surprising ! Since then, two, The Politician, and an “Adults Only” automata completed. I understood what frozen creativity means after those, at...
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6th March 2024, 05:47 PM
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Glad it went to you Crowie !
What a nice job you did,
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20th December 2023, 11:55 AM
Thread: 12V Timer Relay
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12V Timer Relay
I build Automata, some of my work can be seen on the Automate forum here. For some reason, i decided to move into motor controlled work, which has brought with it new challenges, which, for the most...
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15th May 2023, 11:30 AM
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SOLD: Sold
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12th March 2023, 03:06 PM
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SOLD: Unique Doll House - “Victorian Country House” circa 1970
This original US made kit dollhouse was purchased during travels there, app 30 years ago by a neighbour, who stored it due to their circumstances in the garage since then. I was asked to assemble it...
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21st February 2021, 06:05 PM
Thread: Woodwork Tool selling business for sale
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8th February 2021, 11:40 AM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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apple8, I have been experimenting. Using a...
apple8,
I have been experimenting. Using a general purpose relay, wiring its NO output to the motor, found that by wiring a momentary push switch to the +, pushing it starts the door movement,... -
8th February 2021, 10:08 AM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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The micro switch interrupts the power to the...
The micro switch interrupts the power to the motor once the door arrives. Would you please
show how to start the cycle again ?
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7th February 2021, 05:43 PM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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That is very clear, thanks very much. Will be...
That is very clear, thanks very much. Will be trying that tomorrow. I have removed the not working timer unit.
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7th February 2021, 09:35 AM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Apple8, I know I am missing something, due to...
Apple8,
I know I am missing something, due to not being experienced in the use of diagrams and descriptions received with grateful thanks from you. However, it is a learning opportunity, and I will... -
5th February 2021, 04:10 PM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Yes, have a meter. The red LED which previously...
Yes, have a meter. The red LED which previously showed the unit is powered is now not lit, so the green, which indicated that it is in operation is not lit. There are no clicks, Why I think I shorted...
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5th February 2021, 02:20 PM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Apple8, Somehow, probably due to my inattention,...
Apple8,
Somehow, probably due to my inattention, I managed to short out the relay. I think you have another method of achieving the cycle using another switching method, is that right ? If so,... -
2nd February 2021, 04:41 PM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Thank you very much ! The diagram clears up a...
Thank you very much ! The diagram clears up a question I was about to ask you. I spent the day re working the door actuating mechanism to ensure a solid closing so the blade of the switch can be...
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1st February 2021, 11:21 AM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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With your help gentlemen, the relay works, thank...
With your help gentlemen, the relay works, thank you both ! May i ask another question ?
The automaton's cycle ends with a door which slides closed. The relay disconnects with the set seconds, this... -
29th January 2021, 07:52 AM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Thanks Bob, Do I understand correctly ? The...
Thanks Bob,
Do I understand correctly ?
The relay receives power from the battery for its operation, outputs only one phase, + to the motor. The negative is connected directly.
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28th January 2021, 06:29 PM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Thanks very much for the speedy reply ! Just to...
Thanks very much for the speedy reply !
Just to clarify, the bridge numbers are different, but so long as I change them, that's ok
T1 isn't really needed for my application
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28th January 2021, 02:18 PM
Thread: Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
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Adjustable 12 V DC Timer Relay Wiring
Members, seeking any advice about how to wire this unit. The purpose is to operate an automaton which is equipped with a 12V DC motor. At the press of the ON button, the unit powers on for around 35...
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1st October 2020, 04:58 PM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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Hi Brett, thank you very much, and apologies for...
Hi Brett, thank you very much, and apologies for the late reply, saw your post only yesterday. Stepper motors, foreign to me, as are DC motors really. I don't want a power cord trailing on the floor,...
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30th September 2020, 06:56 PM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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Thanks Peter, Just tried playing them, they...
Thanks Peter,
Just tried playing them, they worked, can't imagine why not on your computer. Did the double click ?
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30th September 2020, 05:35 PM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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WIP "The Politician" - Mechanism
There are two purposes for the mechanism, the cams which operate the figure, and a separate, but entirely dependant upon the main, which operate the front section. The main gear for the latter meshes...
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30th September 2020, 05:17 PM
Thread: Box opening ‘automata?’
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David, A nice piece of work, irrespective of...
David,
A nice piece of work, irrespective of what it might be labelled ! Like it very much, and, keep 'em coming !
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21st August 2020, 11:30 AM
Thread: Pull Along Mother and Baby Duck
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Nice work Keith ! Doing this must be fun after...
Nice work Keith ! Doing this must be fun after the demands of the last mega project, and such a fine thing to do for others. Must follow your example.
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21st August 2020, 11:18 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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WIP "The Politician" - The Engine
Having decided that the automaton must be in fully working condition prior to handing it over for dressing, I have continued with the build.
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Thank you Poundy ! I haven't cut any cams yet....
Thank you Poundy !
I haven't cut any cams yet. The usual method involves hand cranking a blank cam, while it is attached to the element I want to move. The scribed crank is cut, then the next, and... -
Thank you NCA ! I always over engineer...
Thank you NCA !
I always over engineer everything. In this case, 12 cams pull cables attached to elements which have return springs. Imagine 12 cams, each pulling cables against resistance, some at... -
Thank you NCA and Lappa ! May I ask a couple...
Thank you NCA and Lappa !
May I ask a couple more ? I want to use a battery, not plug into a socket. Does that raise other issues with the motors, such as battery Wattage etc ? Does using a speed... -
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Not sure if this question belongs in this forum. I construct automata posting WIP etc in the "Automata" section on this site.
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25th July 2020, 11:06 AM
Thread: 1863 Thatcher Perkins 4-6-0 Locomotive
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Yet again, no words available to describe your...
Yet again, no words available to describe your work Keith, a wonderful thing to see, appreciate the love and devotion which went into it. One day, I am going to request to visit this, and the other...
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24th July 2020, 05:41 PM
Thread: 1/8" Blade
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Thank You John, I did modify the guides to go...
Thank You John,
I did modify the guides to go back enough, so now clear the teeth, the top were ok. The back bearing is mounted on its side, and its method doesn't allow alteration, at least not... -
24th July 2020, 05:18 PM
Thread: 1/8" Blade
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Malb, Thank you for all that information. Have...
Malb,
Thank you for all that information. Have managed with a couple of modifications to the machine to get the blade to stay on, even though not near the crown, even process a bit of not too... -
24th July 2020, 10:14 AM
Thread: 1/8" Blade
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1/8" Blade
Just purchased a tiny, cheeep bandsaw. Always reluctant to buy cheap tools, learned in the course of cabinetmaking over 35 years when quality mattered very much, life is different now, in hobbyland....
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14th July 2020, 08:54 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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WIP The "Skeleton"
A friend's wife has kindly offered to sew a suit for the character. Phew ! Dodged that bullet ! To flesh out the body so it can be fitted with a tailor made outfit, a series of ply bones have been...
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14th July 2020, 08:37 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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Thanks very much Keith, there is a wealth of...
Thanks very much Keith, there is a wealth of information, just in that short discussion on the subject.
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13th July 2020, 11:59 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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Thank you Keith ! Please confirm if my...
Thank you Keith ! Please confirm if my information is true or false. Turning brass, is a back angle not neccessary on high speed tooling ?
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10th July 2020, 11:10 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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WIP Body Mechanicals
The body frame, and its control mechanisms is mostly complete. All work as they should, although moved only by hand yet, the cams which will eventually control everything are to follow. Next is...
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1st July 2020, 04:44 PM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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Thanks Keith ! Sometimes when walking around the...
Thanks Keith ! Sometimes when walking around the workshop, I notice it looking wordlessly, it is a surprise.
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28th June 2020, 07:18 PM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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WIP "The Politician Eyes Mechanism
The eye mechanism is complete, bar some final adjustments, 55 hours including three rejects, all learning experiments.
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16th June 2020, 06:20 PM
Thread: Adhesion with UV Light
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Hi Colbra, I bought one, thinking it will be a...
Hi Colbra,
I bought one, thinking it will be a massive improvement on soldering small elements of brass. I fail to understand how a company can make a product making huge claims for it, they must... -
11th June 2020, 09:50 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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Guess so Peter ! Looking this way and the other,...
Guess so Peter ! Looking this way and the other, down mostly ? :C
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10th June 2020, 10:42 AM
Thread: New Project "The Politician"
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New Project "The Politician"
Greetings to all, with the hope that no one has been affected by the virus which seems to lurk around every corner.
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6th May 2020, 12:13 PM
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Nice work Peter ! Very few things compare to the...
Nice work Peter ! Very few things compare to the joy of a grandson/daughter when invited to get amongst some handwork by grandpa.
Cheers,
Gus
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6th May 2020, 10:45 AM
Thread: "A Moment At The Seaside" WIP
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Thanks very much Keith ! It was a very enjoyable...
Thanks very much Keith ! It was a very enjoyable project, lost count of the lessons learned, hope they stuck ! :)
Keep safe !
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5th May 2020, 10:55 AM
Thread: "A Moment At The Seaside" WIP
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Video "A Moment at the Seaside"
The video is published on Vimeo.
Regards,
Gus
Keep Safe !
"A MOMENT BY THE SEASIDE" on Vimeo -
26th April 2020, 10:45 AM
Thread: "A Moment At The Seaside" WIP
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Thanks very much Keith ! I see you have been busy...
Thanks very much Keith ! I see you have been busy with the loco. The closeups are really good at highlighting the workmanship, ahem, not unusual for you mate. I hear from friends how bored they are...
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26th April 2020, 10:39 AM
Thread: "A Moment At The Seaside" WIP
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Thanks Peter, I see you have been busy also !...
Thanks Peter, I see you have been busy also ! Hope all is well with you. I read that the mountains have become a hotspot for infections, keep safe !
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20th April 2020, 12:52 PM
Thread: "A Moment At The Seaside" WIP
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"Seaside" Complete
Decided that the sewing, for this automata is beyond what it needs, or is it that it is beyond me ? A bit of both. The characters are so small that not much would be added by clothing. They are...
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24th February 2020, 12:22 PM
Thread: "A Moment At The Seaside" WIP
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WIP - Current Status
Since returning from Europe, the project has progressed to mechanical completion, leaving the final work which include the costuming/painting of the three characters and setting the land/seascape....
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27th January 2020, 12:26 PM
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Hi Neal, Like the movement, very smooth,...
Hi Neal,
Like the movement, very smooth, realistic, not jerky, the marquetry is just like a beautiful butterfly. For a beginner, very advanced work ! It is a pity you threw in the towel on the... -
22nd December 2019, 02:37 PM
Thread: Birthday/Christmas Gift
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Thanks very much Peter, are you ok up there ? Gus
Thanks very much Peter, are you ok up there ?
Gus