Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I needed a reason to make a video and have some fun. These tongs were broken and I figured a simple 3D printed part would be a good way to fix them. They're much better now.

GitHub: github.com/IdleHandsProject
HackADay.io: hackaday.io/idlehandsdev
Instructables: instructables.com/member/seanhodgins

PCBWay Affiliate Link(Get $5): bit.ly/2yvyB26

Some Tools(Amazon Affiliate):
Soldering Iron Hakko FX888D - amzn.to/2inegFS
ESD Safe Tweezers - amzn.to/2x7r4mj
Rework Station - amzn.to/2xRFZFJ
Power Supply - amzn.to/2yUD0fM
Oscilloscope - amzn.to/2xQVJnt
3D Printer - bit.ly/2yuHVDs

Tech Instagram: instagram.com/idlehandsdev
Website: Idlehandsdev.com
Twitter: twitter.com/idlehandsdev

Music by: transpanda
freemusicarchive.org/music/transpanda/Goats_Against_Humanity

Camera: Canon T2i
Camera 2: Canon S120
Lens 1: Sigma 30mm Art F1.4
Lens 2: Rokinon 14mm F2.8
Mic 1: Rode Videomic Pro
Mic 2: Rode SmartLav+