Who does DIY projects, likes to build and make things, or invent things?
Or wishes they could?

In a loose sense, I do DIY projects at home. I've replaced parts in my truck myself (heater core, negative cable). In high school, I took woodworking and built an end table, as well as a contortion cube. I replaced the Hard Drive and RAM sticks in my laptop myself. When things around the house break, I usually try to find a way to fix them myself. It's a good life skill to learn.

Now, in the sense of inventing, it's a little out of my league. The most I've built was a passive solar chicken coop when I was in university, and that was while being on an engineering team.

I am good with conceptualizing things, however. My goal is to become a mapping technician, not to map new places, but to remap existing locations in order to discover ways to optimize the environmental features. That's my niche.

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Ahh, i see what you mean. But I suppose I was a little vague about what I meant by DIY. By DIY, I meant projects that aren't just fixing things and that usually require a little more technical skill.
Also, I'll clarify more on 'inventions'. When I say that, I mean inventing things from scratch. Drawing 'blueprints', then making components, then the first prototype, etc. For instance, I've made some draft prints of a stun baton, stun knuckles, a stun knife. I also make other, more random things like a combination climbing/fighting hook.

>>3 Closest I come to that is 3D Modeling with Trimble SketchUp. Usually roads and buildings.

I'm guilty of making my own head gaskets out of wood, and hand blown glass wine glasses, not to mention my computer builds

>>5 Cool. Just wondering, but you don't 'invent' anything? You know, design, make, and name something that's entirely your own idea?

i do a little bit of inventing but because of reasons i am unable to bring the designs that would work into real life. mostly low funds. for instance i have made a design for the AT's from a conversation in this section from a little while ago that does not need to be recharged or use gas has complete safety features and many more things, i have designed a watch that keeps track of seconds minutes hours and days since it was last restarted, i have designed a car that with the right engine would not use gas or have to be plugged in for electricity, and i have designed many electrical and multiform weapons as in no recharge needed tazers for the electrical and a blow dart - sword for the multiform weapon. ar

Im trying to design a car powered by steam

>>9 cool. if u want any help or input, just let me know on here, 'k?

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>>9 the only problem with steam power is that you have to make it put out enough power to move the car itself and the water that is being made into the steam.

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I enjoy drawing out mechanical things that have a possibility of working, such as the thread I made a while ago about the exoskeletal legs that probably doesn't matter any more. I recently recorded one of my ideas about integrating a mouse into a keyboard for online gaming. Kind of shaped like a go stone, with keys on the top, and the round bottom allows the user to use their wrists to move around. The mouse keys are between the split keyboard halves, and the scrolling device is between the keyboard keys and mouse keys. This way, the user doesn't have to constantly switch between typing and clicking on the mouse (because I for one have a sore shoulder the next day) and simply integrates them both into a fully interactive deflated-ball-shaped control pad. A small flat spot in the center of the bottom allows it to sit vertically on another flat surface, such as a table. For maximum mobility, it will also have to be wireless. Cables getting in the way and such. Predicted dimensions are about 8"x8"x4". The actual creation of it will take a few months of research and some talking to people who know more about electronics than myself.

Should I approach somebody with this? If so, I'm gonna copyright it first.

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hey dude, if you want me to, i can help. ive got background with computers and technology and a bit of programming. if you want to email me, ill be glad to give advice and help

>>15 Sounds good. I'll sketch up some blueprints in a few hours when I get home and we can discuss things.

>>16 Awesome. My email is tnova9@gmail.com

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I made a high gain 20db wifi antenna by removing the coaxial shields off of a dish network satellite dish and attaching a 5db wifi antenna to the end the parabolic dish and extending the length of the usb cable 2x (32ft) male:female USB extenders

I pick up wifi signales for 10 miles :-p

>>20
Thats awesome, dude! good job on that project

>>21 Thanks I do what I can, a degree in computers from a vocational class only goes as far as you take it.

>>22
Still, a degree is good. I'm still in high school but I've still got a lot of experience with computers. However, I'm best at building things (I'm on a robotics team ^-^)

Finished designing a reasonable prototype for laser calipers. Much simpler than the last one and more bulky, even though it's only like 2"x1.5"x1.5" for the working unit part. I gotta merge the two designs before it can be fully functional, however. That shouldn't take long.

>>23 I finished those "blueprints" that aren't really blueprints because its more of a multi-angle rendering of the idea itself with no schematic backing (which I can make in a few weeks, my book is dropping like next week so I'm gonna be hammered with requests). I need to find a time to scan it and get 'em to you, see what kinda magic you can work. If you need some of the custom parts, I'll make some plastic ones and try to mail them to you. Is that okay?

>>24
Sweet. I can't wait. And yeah, I'll tell you if I need any of the custom parts, although I might be able to make them myself.

>>24
Any guesses as to when I can expect the email from you?

>>26 sometime next week, with hope. If you've seen Personal recently (specifically my posts on the hotline) I'm kind of out-of-sorts lately.

>>27 No worries, take your time and get things in order for yourself first

>>28 Thanks man. I'll get to it soon though.

>>29
Cool, but take all the time you need.

I do a lot of designing and I have ideas for inventions but I always run into the same problem. My idea is way out of my skill level. I like robotics so I have tons of ideas for robots, but don't have that much knowledge of robotics. The most I can do is place my servos and type and determine what sensors I want, how many, and where. I really like autonomous robots. I have not been able to actually build one of my designs, yet.

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I might be able to help with a couple of designs

I have a design for a new type of crossbow that i have thought up but do not have the money or the skill to work with the metal for my unique type of crossbow.

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is there anyway i could get a copy of your design? all credit if i try to make it will go to you

Idea for DIY 3D movie presentation:
Ok, so forgive me if i start to ramble here. You take your comp and run it through an A/V splitter to two projectors so that you have the same/simultaneous image on both. You get one of those 3D glasses that you get from the movies and cut it in half so that you separate the lenses. Set each lens in front of each projector thus polarizing the light coming out of each projector. Now all you have to do is set the images off a bit (like in the movies) so that each eye gets a bit different image, set up chairs, crates, boxes, chair-like apparatuses, get everyone to bring in (or provide) movie-theater 3D glasses (or glasses that don't require a radio connection) and enjoy the movie. If anyone can/has tried this please respond to let me know what happened.

>>34 Sometime next week. I have to do some other stuff to specify the measurements and placement of input buttons and interaction pads for the top half. I have no schematic to do anything of the green and silver working parts inside with because I don't know how to do the thing, and I'll scan and email the graph paper to you (I included a scale on the side, and if the need be so great, I also put measurements on the drawing itself).

>>36 Don't worry about the inside parts, I know about that stuff. And I'll be waiting for it

>>37 Thanks man. Quick question, should we use preexisting keyboard keys and simply place them on there or attempt a custom shape? The prior would be easier, but the latter would be signature... Though for a prototype, I think the first option would be better. Want me to measure accordingly or what? And if so, I'll need the L/W of the keys in question

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Preexisting keyboard keys., and i think we might be able to use part of a keyboard for them

>>39 Any keyboard in particular, or just salvaging parts from whatever? (I don't want to make the top part too small where the keys won't fit in it, hence why I'm pressing, sorry)

>>40
Err, I don't know. I'm one of my school's computer teacher's favorite students, so I get mice and keyboards from him every now and then. It's mostly HP keyboards

>>41 Ample room, got it.

>>42 Pretty much haha.

>>43 thought of a better and easier-to make design. Recording now. Will get back to you when I finish.

>>44 Great. Can't wait.

I always had ideas of future technologies and machines, but I never knew how to make them without scraps and stuff. I always thought of sharing my ideas to an inventor to make both our dreams and the whole world's dreams possible.

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>>35 Gonna bump my idea for DIY 3D movie screen just because I think it got buried in the conversation above. If anyone has done/can do this please let me know here.

>>48 doesn't seem that hard. Gonna need a cpu and set up both projectors as the monitor in the settings. My suggestion is to offset the images a bit and use those Imax-like glasses.

I, by no means, have any idea what I'm doing, just making suggestions off of hunches I deem reasonable.

Maybe a curved projection surface if there's only one user, so as to have any given point on the 'screen' equidistant from the user's eyes as any other given point, less data for the brain to factor in I guess.

I do think you're gonna need ceiling mounts or tables for the projectors themselves, however. Good luck!

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>>50 Hey, it's Ao. I'll get those prints to you in about 9 days, if that's okay. Sorry to take so long. I've had more work to do than I expected. Hope this thread has more people on it soon.

I'm glad you made it :D

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Hey Ao. Yeah, 9 days works great. And don't worry about how long it took.

If I could be of use in anyway please tell me. I wont have a lot of free time until my classes let out in about a week, but if you need anything done, whether it's building or designing, ask away.

>>53 Cool man, will let you know if i got anything for ya

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-says 9 days
-is almost two weeks later
-still hasn't scanned it

Sorry man, my entire world blew up in a matter of hours and everything looks like Fallout 3 right now. As soon as I get a spare moment I'll do it, but I also have schoolwork so far up my ass I can taste it. I've also been thinking of another machine of use, and ill email you that idea tomorrow morning, if I can. Again, sorry to leave you high and dry. Ill try the best I can, hope someone else has kept your boredom at bay as well! :D

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Building something? Post here.

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Its fine. I'm busy with school as well

doomsday device, say helloe to nuclear explosion 2015

AAAAAAAAlright... Let's see what we have here. I've got a handful of new ideas, and I need an 'angel' in order to realize them. The rest I can learn to do online, and all I gotta do is make sure my papers are safe.

In the meantime, to actually contribute to this, the next post I make on this will be to a steam generator mk1 prototype (I can probably improve it with 5 mins worth of thought but whatever)

Theoretically, this should work, but I don't have the funding/materials to make a prototype for testing. Here are the labels in alphabetical order:

A.) a multi-faceted spherical water tank made of reversed one-way mirrors (an inside out disco ball to make the water hot using sunlight)
B.) the turbine that rotates from the steam and makes the electricity
C.) the generator unit. This sketch was primarily to figure out how to power the generator, and not necessarily about the generator itself, hence the lack of detail. Works just like a hydroelectric plant though.
D.) adding water through this nozzle in case there isn't enough initially
E.) an intercooler to bring the air temperature back down and condenses the steam back to a liquid state, which then leads back to A, and the cycle resumes.

I know I should probably have the turbine sideways with the steam pushing the tops of the blades, but like I said, this is just a crappy first sketch. Use at will/your own risk.

Pretty sure you're going to have a harder time producing heat from reflecting lights unless they are super, super bright, which will use a shit ton of energy.

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>>64 Surprisingly, there is a lot of energy when you condense it or focus it.

Had an amazing idea yesterday. I figured out how to send real hugs over the internet. Not even joking. I have to design the whole machine and everything but it's officially possible. Not only that, the machine can be used in virtual environments such as classrooms, and with the touch capabilities, it's possible to guide the hand of a learning student in a cooking class when he's making virtual stir-fry. Or for military families who miss their husbands and wives so much can finally hug, and Long-Distance Relationships can too. Walking on the beach holding hands, getting to see your child 'in person' for the first time from miles away, or even just conducting a meeting of friends who've never seen each other.

The point of it is to make interactive holograms you can 'touch,' and with the technology I've known, it is possible to do with a few innovations.

I developed this idea for an English paper and for primary use with LDR's, but it seems more practically used in a 'classroom' environment, with everything going online nowadays, its hard to learn chemistry when you need one eye on the reaction and the other on the screen. I'll need to design it later, but so far most of the idea is sound. I think it's the first of its kind, which means there's still a ton of advancements to be made, but so far it seems to be alright.

I'll design it later today and show part of it. If anyone's really interested in wanting to see it happen, I'll see if I can try to patent the design, maybe start a kickstarter. The previous sentence is probably not going to happen, but even still.

This looks like an interesting thread

I've had a 3D printer for home use for a while now. I plan on using it to make blades for a Gorlov Helical hydro-turbine design as part of a senior design project. Even though the size would be much larger than my print volume, it is a viable idea if you print everything in sections that can be joined together. A simple mixture of acetone and ABS plastic creates a paste than can be applied on ABS prints for a strong bond. It is ridiculously strong for how quick and easy it is; feels like one solid piece.

Other than school projects, I want to make prop items and other models from games, movies, etc. as a hobby. That will most likely be started when I'm done with school and have an actual job.

I wish I could, I want to make so much stuff and create new technology but I don't know how to create anything on my own, I can't even draw Gerry well without a picture to look at

>>70 Sounds pretty awesome dude :D I would love to have one of my own. I have some design software that allows me to make 3D printable models of anything my imagination desires, and if you need some help getting some designs I wouldn't mind helping. I must say I'm no professional; but I've already made a very rough figurine for a Ghost, the one-man vehicle from Halo, on some spherical wheels.

>says he's designing technology that can transmit an actual fucking hug across the goddamn world
>actually has two people in canada willing to help make this idea a reality
>offers to help someone he doesn't know free custom designs for his 3d printer
>sees someone make a new, inferior thread with nearly identical intent as this one

>is largely ignored

Yo, look into microcontroller programming such as developing for Arduino.

>>74 When I have the money. Had a chance to learn MATLAB stuffs recently but that didn't work out because buying the actual software was more expensive than (I think) it was worth, nor could I afford it.

Maybe sometime later.

>>75 ayyy good luck m8

>>76 thx m8

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>>78 Hey, welcome back! It's been a while

So I wanted to try out a Raspberry Pi build, similar to the Touch Pi (found here www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwg4JfRPClo) but have it run only the DMPC Digimon V-Pet game for windows. Microsoft have said they're making a Windows 10 version that is compatible with the RPi 2, so I was hoping to use that. The idea behind this build is to recreate one of those old-style Digimon V-Pets. However, firstly I wanted to ask if there was any other way of running the windows-only program (DMPC) on the Pi without windows 10? And secondly, I would like to make three hard-buttons on the side of the Pi for interaction. I've done some research and I'm struggling to find a usable method to add these - any suggestions?
Any feedback is appreciated!

Just adding to my last post, would it be possible to run the windows-only program on the Pi by loading Kali Linux on the Pi and using Wine?

>>81 while it is technically possible but as amazing as a raspberry Pi is they aren't the most computationally powerful devices so while technically possible I would try but it might be hard and not run all that well

A school is coming up with the issues with the processing power issues of a raseberry pi with parallel computing motherboards. you can probably get some from them:
https://www.facebook.com/parallellaboard?fref=photo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGXPFPKQC2o&feature=youtu.be&list=PLWbHc_FXPo2h0sJW6X2RZDtT1ndw6KKpQ

I D-I-Y with 3d printers and I am currently making my own filament!!!!

>>81 It's a possibility, but as >>82 said it probably wouldn't work all that well.

>>83 Good info!


Sort of a general statement on the topic at hand, I plan on grabbing up a few of the boards from http://www.hardkernel.com/main/main.php.

From the lists they are pretty cheap, and look well made. Most are more expensive than Raseberry Pi, but would likely handle this better than Raseberry Pi. These are Android OS native, but you can order a pre-loaded Linux on an eMMc, or SD.

The ODRIOD-C1 is a quad for $35. Basically the power of a Windows XP computer by todays standards for $35.

>>84 You're a joke for thinking people should even touch a raseberry pi before learning what makes up an arudino.

>>85 Ah, so now I know what I'm dealing with. You're someone that likes to think they got the lockdown on information. Cute. You're a joke for pulling so many logical fallacies in less than ten minutes.

>>86 You've been dealing with someone who doesn't take kindly to little shits like you coming on my board and filling people with false hope and fallacies. You think I like arguing about something I enjoy and live for? No. Faggots like you come here, post shit like http://dollars-bbs.org/tech/res/1423309163.html . It's misinformation and there is a huge consequence for it. This shit is simplifying and obstructing the beauty and complexity of electronics. It's one of the reasons I can't have a conversation about cpu architecture where as 20 years ago, I could with someone my age.

>>87 I'm sorry, where in the blue fuck did I spread misinformation? You are directly attacking me, and being intellectually dishonest. This isn't YOUR board. It's for anyone who wants to post here. I don't give a shit what you think you know. And that thread is answered. AGI is the closest it gets. The other thread is ENTIRELY different in concept, and isn't AGI.

Fuck off with your pretentious self, prick.

>>88 You argued that a Sibyl System is possible with our current technology, when it's really not. That's more dumb than saying AIs are possible with current tech.

Here's a few pointers so you can educate yourself, or get in the right direction. Search up on Wirth's law, and then Ohm's Law. Listen, I'm sorry, but a lot of all that cool stuff just won't happen.

>>89 Hey! That's better my friend. We can all be friendly here. I'm not looking to be a troll, or bastard to anyone. You really shouldn't either.

I'll read those, and what I mean was a probability generator could be possible. It just wouldn't be human. It wouldn't be the same as Sybil, no. It probably wouldn't even be able to communicate with us. I do think that it will be possible to measure stress levels eventually via retina/precipitation and other bodily functions. So, to be clear... A system that talks to you, and knows everything about you from pointing a gun... Obviously not, but a "crime coefficient" could be something based on current stress levels and previous records. Totally possible. Dominators on the other hand would be impossible.

Oh, and if Stephen Hawking finds it important enough to suggest that AGI could ruin the world it's probably worth mentioning that it's a possibility. Not only that, Google's also already built a learning program for language input. Learning software is a thing already.

I was slowly inventing a semi-perpetual generator that uses magnets and is powered using the waves from the ocean. The idea is that it'll store up the power the magnets make through the passing-throughs of other magnets and the magnets are like sides, they cause that extra push. Eventually it'll build up energy and boats can go up to them and plug into them.

There's more than just magnets making it work, though.

Sided*