Running your RV Microwave off a small $289 LiOn battery SerendipitySue 2026-09-21 | Running your RV Microwave off a small $289 LiOn battery
New RYOBI 18V One+ Power Source with 12V Output Test & Review (RYi12VBGVNM) SerendipitySue 2023-03-04 | I've been designing and 3D printing power stations for Ryobi 18V One+ batteries for several years. I think RYOBI has started listening to us. Their latest product provides 12V at 10A to a cigarette lighter socket. It also has a 30W USB-C Power Delivery port, 2.4A 5V USB-A ports, and 18W USB fast charge ports. It has a small LED light and a nice hook for carrying.I used a 9Ah (162Wh) battery to test the unit. At full power (10A), it ran for an hour and provided 115Wh of power. Unfortunately it doesn't have a built-in charger like the new 150W Inverter/Charger. This will be great for running CPAP machines, Cooler/Freezers, and other 12V devices under 120W. Great for Camping!Here are things I used to test:* Ryi12VBGVNM ( ryobitools.com/products/details/46396035370 )* RYOBI 9Amp battery ( amzn.to/3kNwS2u )* 24Liter 40W heater/cooler ( amzn.to/3ZkIid4 )* 44Q ICECO 12V Cooler/freezer/fridge ( amzn.to/3mgA07g )* Load tester ( amzn.to/3ycBan8 )* USB-C decoy trigger ( amzn.to/3Jmvcql )* USB-A decoy trigger ( amzn.to/3JcwUdy )* Iphone Seek Infrared Camera ( amzn.to/41O7NFs )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
New RYOBI USB Flip USB Light and 3D Printed Mod (FVL52) SerendipitySue 2023-02-10 | RYOBI has been adding new tools to their USB Lithium line-up. Last year I created a Lantern and USB Charger/LED light that used the USB batteries. RYOBI has added two new USB LED lights. A flip light (FVL52) and a small flashlight (FVL51). I find the Flip light to be very convenient. It has a magnetic base, 2x4" gripper, and screw mounting slots. The thing I found lacking was a light hook. So I designed and 3D printed one. I also did some battery duration and temperature tests.3D Model:Prusa Printables ( printables.com/model/394566-swivel-hanger-for-ryobi-usb-lithium-flip-light-fvl )Thingiverse ( thingiverse.com/thing:5845928 )Things I used:* RYOBI LED Flip light ( ryobitools.com/products/details/33287204625 )* RYOBI LED Flashlight ( ryobitools.com/products/details/33287204618 )* Revopoint Mini 3D Scanner ( amzn.to/3JTjZOz )* Prusa i3 MK3S 3D Printer ( amzn.to/40Ne83p )* Black PETG ( amzn.to/3HSsxTd )* Aesub Blue Vanishing 3D Scanning spray ( amzn.to/3jGiOr7 )* 30W Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3IcPcuD )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
The problem with having a 3D printer is that you have no excuse for not fixing things :-) SerendipitySue 2023-02-05 | I have several 3D printers and scanners. It's fun designing and printing things. Of course, then you don't have any excuses for not fixing thingsHere are some of the things I used:* Prusa i3 MK3S Printer ( prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer-3 )* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Black PETG ( amzn.to/3wVUl3N )* Digital Caliper ( amzn.to/3RwRo3j )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Using Ground Penetrating RADAR (GPR) to uncover Unknown Graves and Gravestones in Historic Cemetery SerendipitySue 2023-02-02 | Our local Historic Cemetery was started around 1802. This past summer we reset 85 Gravestones,. We found 6 Gravestones that had fallen over years ago and were buried. We repaired and cleaned many old Gravestones. We were interested in finding out if there were more fallen/buried Gravestones. There are Transient Grounds where people who died in the Erie Canal or on Town Roads were buried. Unfortunately the records for this area were not well kept. We had no idea how many people were buried. I contacted Dr. David Leslie Director of Archaeological ResearchHeritage Consultants, LLC Berlin, CT. He had a Ground Penetrating RADAR (GPR) unit and the expertise to use it in a Cemetery. Here's the process that we followed and the results that we obtained.Things I used:* GPR units ( geophysical.com )* D2 Gravestone cleaner ( amzn.to/3tfNK2w ) or ( https://atlaspreservation.com/product... )* Stone setting compound ( https://atlaspreservation.com/product... )* Stone Epoxy ( atlaspreservation.com/collections/knife-grade-epoxies )* Historic Stone Mortar ( atlaspreservation.com/collections/historic-pointing-mortar )* Mold, Mildew, Algae Remover ( amzn.to/3cRJ663 )* 1 gallon pressure sprayer ( amzn.to/3RzIpx9 )* 3 gallon pressure sprayer ( amzn.to/3x0n2Nz )* trowel and square ( amzn.to/3QiaKXC )* Wood clamps ( amzn.to/3KNN38s )* Spray Bottles ( amzn.to/3Bcw1xJ )* Soft scrub brushes ( amzn.to/3wXfHyo )* Cleaning Caddy ( amzn.to/3Rlex7T )* Find-A-Grave ( findagrave.com )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint Mini scanning mold instead of part to make a trumpet mouthpiece SerendipitySue 2023-01-18 | #shorts My brother-inlaw was swinging by on his way home. He's an avid trumpet player and was mentioning it would be nice to have a plastic mouth piece. Especially for traveling and for playing in cold weather. We didn't have time to pull out my Revopoint Mini 3D Scanner, so I just grabbed some clay and made a mold of the side and end. I wish I had used white clay, but I used AESUB spray and it scanned fine. I made a solid model and 3D printed it in PETG. My brother-inlaw did a quick comparison. It doesn't sound as good, but will suffice for some applicatIons.Stuff I used:* Revopoint Mini 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3XyeAji )* Black Clay to hold parts ( amzn.to/3vj6rnR )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Aesub 3D Scanning Spray ( shop.gomeasure3d.com/collections/aesub-3d-scanning-spray )* CleaR PETG ( amzn.to/3IQOkwG )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
XTool Laser Engraving Leather Bookmarks SerendipitySue 2023-01-17 | #shorts I wanted to make some leather bookmarks for my book club friends. I created some artwork and used the Lightburn software to laser engrave the leather. I used painters tape to remove the soot.Here are the things I used:* XTOOL 20W Laser cutter/engraver ( amzn.to/3C1O3CM )* XTOOL Honeycomb bed ( amzn.to/3I2ZduL )* XTOOL Air Assist ( amzn.to/3Gok22s )* XTOOL RA2 Rotation Stage ( amzn.to/3QwKw5l )* Neodymium magnets ( amzn.to/3Q0xEnR )* Lightburn Software ( amzn.to/3WRytln )* Leather bookmark blanks ( amzn.to/3JaV34T )* Painters tape ( amzn.to/3W4qAbm )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
XTool D1 PRO 20W Leather Cutting and Engraving SerendipitySue 2023-01-14 | My daughter had a birthday and I wanted to make something unique. I decided to cut and engrave a leather hair barrett and luggage tags with her favorite giraffe logo on them. Here's how I did it.Here are the things I used:* XTOOL 20W Laser cutter/engraver ( amzn.to/3C1O3CM )* XTOOL Honeycomb bed ( amzn.to/3I2ZduL )* XTOOL Air Assist ( amzn.to/3Gok22s )* XTOOL RA2 Rotation Stage ( amzn.to/3QwKw5l )* Neodymium magnets ( amzn.to/3Q0xEnR )* Lightburn Software ( amzn.to/3WRytln )* Leather sheet ( amzn.to/3H4Qibx )* Leather luggage tags ( amzn.to/3XwskLs )* 3/16 inch wooden dowel ( amzn.to/3ZD4LT2 )* Painters tape ( amzn.to/3W4qAbm )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
XTool D1 Pro 20W Laser Etching Glasses & Tumblers using Marker Spray SerendipitySue 2023-01-10 | My Sister-in-Law broke a favorite brandy glass and asked us if we did glass engraving. I just got an XTool D1 Pro 20W laser to make stainless steel signs. So I decided to try to laser engrave glasses. That worked so nicely, I also bought a case of painted stainless steel thermos. They came out great too! Here is how I did itHere are the things I used on this project:Things used:* XTOOL 20W Laser cutter/engraver ( amzn.to/3C1O3CM )* XTOOL Honeycomb bed ( amzn.to/3I2ZduL )* XTOOL Air Assist ( amzn.to/3Gok22s )* XTOOL RA2 Rotation Stage ( amzn.to/3QwKw5l )* Neodymium magnets ( amzn.to/3Q0xEnR )* Lightburn Software ( amzn.to/3WRytln )* Black Laser Marking Spray ( amzn.to/3hPhpO5 )* IR Laser Goggles ( amzn.to/3C82XHQ )* 20oz Stainless Steel Thermos Tumblers ( amzn.to/3WXSWFo ) Note: I used 50mm/sec at 60% power on my 20W blue laser* Rock Glass and Tumblers ( amzn.to/3ZlY5Jb )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Xtool Blue & IR Laser Cutter /Engraver. Making Outside Signs out of Acrylic and Stainless Steel SerendipitySue 2022-12-28 | I needed some outdoor signs for a project I was doing in the local historic cemetery. I experimented with Acrylic and Stainless Steel. I have an XTOOL 20W blue laser and a 2W Infrared laser. The 20W Blue laser does a nice job cutting the 1/8 inch Acrylic sheets. The 2W IR laser worked well to engrave both the Acrylic and Stainless steel sheets.Things used:* XTOOL 20W Laser cutter/engraver ( amzn.to/3C1O3CM )* XTOOL Honeycomb bed ( amzn.to/3I2ZduL )* XTOOL Air Assist ( amzn.to/3Gok22s )* Neodymium magnets ( amzn.to/3Q0xEnR )* Black Acrylic Sheets ( amzn.to/3YMlzqx )* 24GA Stainless Steel Sheets ( amzn.to/3vjsXMr )* Sheet Metal Hole Punch ( amzn.to/3C4KmMC )* Lightburn Software ( amzn.to/3WRytln )* Metal Shear ( amzn.to/3YWFBPg )* Black Laser Marking Spray ( amzn.to/3hPhpO5 )* IR Laser Goggles ( amzn.to/3C82XHQ )* 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch thick aluminum angle ( homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-x-48-in-Aluminum-Angle-with-1-8-in-Thick-801717/204273996 )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
New RYOBI 18V 150W Charger / Inverter (RYi150CVNM) SerendipitySue 2022-11-17 | After waiting for over two years, I was finally able to order the new RYi150CVNM RYOBI 18V 150W Charger / Inverter. I ran a bunch of tests on it. It is still a Modified Sine Wave inverter. It now has a 30W USB-C PD port that can be used to charge it. This allows you to charge it in your car or with a Solar Panel! Unfortunately it does not have Pass-Thru charging. The AC/DC turn off when you charge it :-(Things I used:* RYOBI RYi150CVNM ( homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-150-Watt-Push-Start-Power-Source-and-Charger-for-ONE-18-Volt-Battery-Tool-Only-RYi150CBTVNM/321560207 )* Megasolar 100W Portable solar panel ( amzn.to/3XaZpgC )* USB-C Cigarette Socket Adapter ( amzn.to/3Apqp2i )* USB-C Decoy ( amzn.to/3OiD0dj )* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* USB Tester ( amzn.to/3TNtLDd )* Load Tester ( amzn.to/3EDERGv )* Oscilloscope ( amzn.to/3EkNGnh )* Kill A Watt Meter ( amzn.to/3hP8dIY )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
3D Scanning, 3D Printing, and Casting Concrete Objects SerendipitySue 2022-11-09 | Our local historic Cemetery has several monuments that have missing or broken marble finials. I decided to try to make replacements out of concrete. I used my Revopoint POP2 3D scanner to scan a broken finial. Aligning the finial axis to the CAD coordinate system I sketched the finial profile. Rotating the sketch about the finial axis gave me a nice 3D model. I then subtracted the finial model from a larger cylinder and made a mold.Because of the large size, I had to break the mold into four pieces so they would fit on my Prusa 3D printer. It took over 2 days and a spool of filament to print each piece! It took two tries, but I am now making replacements!You can use this same approach to make other yard art like gnomes, angels, cupids, etc.Here are some of the things I used:* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* White PETG ( amzn.to/3Lg00r4 )* Petroleum Jelly ( amzn.to/3Tk1OT1 )* D2 Gravestone cleaner ( amzn.to/3tfNK2w ) or ( atlaspreservation.com/products/d2-biological-cleaning-solution )* Stone setting compound ( atlaspreservation.com/products/light-gray-setting-compound )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Cleaning, Resetting, and Repairing Gravestones SerendipitySue 2022-09-05 | Sue and I spent time this summer volunteering at a local historic Cemetery. It started out simply enough. We thought if we could get the fallen grave stones out of the way, we could reduce the 10+ hours it takes to mow and weed-wack the Cemetery. Well sixty plus stones later and we are engrossed by all the history and mysteries of the Cemetery. Luckily my friend Robert lent us his small Kubota Backhoe for several months. It's made it much easier to lift, move, dig, and reset stones. We have advanced on to cleaning stones. The moss, mold, and pollution has made it hard to read many old stones. After speaking to several experts, we are now repairing some of the broken stones. A local Scout did his Eagle Project on photographing and recording the Cemetery in Find-A-Grave. It has been a rewarding experience! I would definitely suggest helping out your local Cemeteries by volunteering.Heres are the materials we used:* D2 Biological Stone Cleaner ( atlaspreservation.com/collections/biological-cleaners )* Stone Epoxy ( atlaspreservation.com/collections/knife-grade-epoxies )* Historic Stone Mortar ( atlaspreservation.com/collections/historic-pointing-mortar )* Mold, Mildew, Algae Remover ( amzn.to/3cRJ663 )* 1 gallon pressure sprayer ( amzn.to/3RzIpx9 )* 3 gallon pressure sprayer ( amzn.to/3x0n2Nz )* trowel and square ( amzn.to/3QiaKXC )* Wood clamps ( amzn.to/3KNN38s )* Spray Bottles ( amzn.to/3Bcw1xJ )* Soft scrub brushes ( amzn.to/3wXfHyo )* Cleaning Caddy ( amzn.to/3Rlex7T )* Find-A-Grave ( findagrave.com )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
DIY Solar Hot Tub SerendipitySue 2022-08-27 | I decided to make a hot tub powered by a solar pump and 200ft of black hose. I used a 150 gallon stock tank. It works nice!Things I used:* Hot water heater 12V circulation pump ( amzn.to/3wBJNap )* Rich Solar 100W Flexible Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3Osq7gc )* Renogy 100W Flexible Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3nokl3d )* Flat black paint ( amzn.to/3cwDX38 )* 100ft Black 5/8inch hose ( amzn.to/3R4RhdU )* 1500W Immersion back-up heater ( amzn.to/3CylnCz )* 1inch ENT pipe ( homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-10-ft-Electric-Metallic-Tube-EMT-Conduit-101568/100400409 )* Makerpipe connectors ( makerpipe.com )* Owens Corning closed cell NGX ( homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-NGX-F-250-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-SSE-R-10-XPS-Rigid-Foam-Board-Insulation-52DDNGX/315197962 )* 150 Gallon Rubbermaid stock tank ( amzn.to/3wCXeXB )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V AC Adapter Hack SerendipitySue 2022-07-29 | People always ask me if there is a way to run their 18V RYOBI tools off of AC. I recently purchased a RYOBI P750 18V Pump. It came with a 18V 8.3A Power Brick. They use standard Audio XLR connectors. I used a 18V battery carcass from the recycle bin and wired it to a male XLR connector. It works great for low power RYOBI 18V tools. It did not work for high Amperage tools.Things I used:* RYOBI HYBRID Transfer pump model P750 ( ryobitools.com/products/details/33287171477 )* Male XLR Audio plug ( amzn.to/3zDSoeI )* 12AWG stranded silicon wire ( amzn.to/3OK8BTI )* security T10 drivers ( amzn.to/2GLxa5y )* wire stripper ( amzn.to/30LCBbE )* wire terminal crimper ( amzn.to/3lrpq7Y )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI P750 Hybrid Transfer Pump Review (It will run on Solar!) SerendipitySue 2022-06-28 | I bought the RYOBI 18V ONE+ HYBRID TRANSFER PUMP. I love that it runs on the 18V batteries. It makes it really useful for small jobs. It also comes with a power brick so you can run it with AC power. I was thinking it would be great if we could run it on solar. Then you could use it off-grid for pumping shallow well water, pond aeration, or irrigation. In my tests it pumped 277 gallons/hour at ground level and 220 gallons/hour at a height of 90 inches.For a test I hooked it up to two 100W flexible solar panels. Because the Vmp of the solar panels is 18.5V it's perfect for the range of a RYOBI 18V battery (15-21V). The pump took around 5.74A in my test. The solar panel Imp is 5.41A, so you need at least two 100W panels to run the pump.I hooked it up to solar in two different ways. First I used an 18V recycled battery case and connected it to MC4 connectors. Then I ordered audio XLR plugs and wired it to MC4 connectors.The only down side is that if a cloud passes over and the voltage drops to low, I had to toggle the on/off switch to get it to run again. I had hoped it would just start up again when the sun came out.Things I used:* RYOBI HYBRID Transfer pump model P750 ( ryobitools.com/products/details/33287171477 )* Rich Solar 100W Flexible Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3Osq7gc )* Renogy 100W Flexible Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3nokl3d )* Female XLR Audio plug ( amzn.to/3Osq7gc )* MC4 10ft extension cables ( amzn.to/3QTCtzk )* Solar Y branch MC4 connector ( amzn.to/39VAr1f ) * MC4 connectors ( amzn.to/3ynsjzP )* 14AWG stranded silicon wire ( amzn.to/3QWJIGG )* security torx drivers ( amzn.to/2GLxa5y )* wire stripper ( amzn.to/30LCBbE )* wire terminal crimper ( amzn.to/3lrpq7Y )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Kayaking Kayaderosseras Creek from Lake Lonely to Saratoga Lake SerendipitySue 2022-06-17 | It was a nice day, so with a couple of friends we decided to take our kayaks/canoes up to Saratoga NY. There is a launch near Lake Lonely. You can meander down the Kayaderosseras Creek to Saratoga Lake.After a relaxing kayak, we headed down to Brown's Beach at the southern end of Saratoga Lake. We had a nice dinner at Dock Brown's Tavernlakelonelywatersports.com/paddleboard-and-kayak-rentalshttp://brownsbeachresort.com/dock-browns
RYOBI Expand-it Cultivator Using 40V Brushless Power Head SerendipitySue 2022-06-13 | We have an old gas Rototiller. I was looking for something smaller that Sue could use to cultivate all of her gardens. We have a RYOBI 40V Brushless Weed Wacker. It has the Expand-it connector, so I picked up the Expand-it Cultivator. With the 4Ah battery it weighs about 21lbs. It sure beats using an iron rake. But it's not going to break up sod like the heavy old gas Rototiller.
Revopoint POP/POP2 Robotic Arm and Automated Turntable Scanning SerendipitySue 2022-05-24 | I saw a Facebook Post from Revopoint asking what kind of options we would like to see for their new MINI 3D Scanner. I'd like to see a controllable turn-table and an articulated arm that would allow you to program/teach a Scan or Inspection path. Please let me know what you think and if you have any recommendations for a robotic arm and automated turntable.Here are some of the things I used:* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Robot Arm ( amzn.to/3MFRAdl )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
South Hero Island Vermont - Camping and Biking SerendipitySue 2022-05-21 | Last fall our 17 Year Old Black Lab Shadow passed. We did a spur of the moment trailer trailer trip to South Hero Island Vermont on Lake Champlain to get away and grieve. We wanted to ride our bikes on the Lake Champlain causeway bike trail. Unfortunately it was the end of the season and the bike ferry had already closed for the year. We visited the Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery and the St. Anne Shrine. It was a nice trip
Scanning Shiny Car Parts for Replacement & Modification with Revopoint POP 3D Scanner SerendipitySue 2022-05-17 | I'm not as artistic as many people that use the Revopoint POP scanners ($450), but I use them to reverse engineer things to make new parts. For this example I'm going to use my old POP scanner and reverse engineer the radio/dash of my 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88.Here are some of the things I used:* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Black Clay to hold parts ( amzn.to/3vj6rnR )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Aesub 3D Scanning Spray ( shop.gomeasure3d.com/collections/aesub-3d-scanning-spray )* Maxidon CAD/CAM Spray ( amzn.to/3uYNs1x )* White PETG ( amzn.to/3Lg00r4 )* Scanner Feature Ring ( thingiverse.com/thing:5270756 )* Microphone stand ( amzn.to/3PBlt0m )* 1/4 inch tripod ball head ( amzn.to/3FZlNSc )* 1/4 to 3/8 inch tripod adapter ( amzn.to/3LeR44B)* Retrosound Replacement / Configurable Radio ( amzn.to/37PH0RK )* Chrome Spray Paint ( amzn.to/3PoEfb2 )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint POP2 3D Scanner Scan Volume and Flatness Error SerendipitySue 2022-05-07 | Scanner Standoff affects the Scan Volume, Accuracy, and Resolution. With the latest version of Revopoint Revoscan, the scan preview window shows you more than the actual 3D Scan. The software now only provides the best calibrated data. I thought I'd make a chart showing the Scan Area versus the Scanner Standoff. I used a flat white plate to demonstrate the Scanner FOV (Field of View). I also Best-fit the data to a Plane and calculated the flatness error.Here are some of the things I used:* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Microphone stand ( amzn.to/3vSfBaW )* Onshape web-based CAD ( onshape.com/en/products/free )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
2022 Albany NY Tulip Festival Washington Park SerendipitySue 2022-05-03 | In 1947, residents of Albany collected 300 tons of donated food, clothing, medical supplies, household items, and building materials to Nijmegen Netherlands. They were severely bombed during WWII. In gratitude, the Queen of the Netherlands sent a shipment of Tulips. That started the first Tulip Festival in 1948. This year there are over 100,000 bulbs planted.
3D Scan to 3D Print - Tradeoffs of 3 Approaches SerendipitySue 2022-04-26 | So you finally got a 3D Scanner. Now what? Most people want to be able to 3D print something. I use my Revopoint POP2 and Prusa 3D Printer to Reverse Engineer things and to make new parts. A lot of the time, the part I'm scanning is defective. I just can't print the Scan. I show three different approaches that I use to go from 3D Scan to 3D Print.Here are some of the things I used:* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Black Clay to hold parts ( amzn.to/3vj6rnR )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Aesub 3D Scanning Spray ( shop.gomeasure3d.com/collections/aesub-3d-scanning-spray )* Maxidon CAD/CAM Spray ( amzn.to/3uYNs1x )* White PETG ( amzn.to/3Lg00r4 )* Scanner Feature Ring ( thingiverse.com/thing:5270756 )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Using Revopoint POP2 to make Replacement Parts SerendipitySue 2022-04-23 | People ask me all the time what you can do with the Revopoint POP 3D Scanner. My neighbor had a broken part off a 2HP 1700 RPM electric motor and wondered if I could scan and 3D print it. It took me about 1.5 hours to 3D scan and to do the CAD work. It was around an 8 hour print job. The results came out nice!Here's what I used: * Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Aesub 3D Scanning Spray ( shop.gomeasure3d.com/collections/aesub-3d-scanning-spray )* Maxidon CAD/CAM Spray ( amzn.to/3uYNs1x )* Black PETG ( amzn.to/3EHFRYl )* Scanning Feature Ring ( thingiverse.com/thing:5270756 )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint POP2 Single View Accuracy and Precision Tests SerendipitySue 2022-04-16 | There has been a lot of discussion in the 3D Scanner Forums about the accuracy claims being made by the venders. I wanted to learn more how they are arriving at their numbers and I wanted to do an independent test. Revopoint uses a Ceramic Ball Bar and a single view (that eliminates turn-table alignment errors). These Ball bars are extremely expensive, so I purchased three different size precision step blocks and did a single view test. The results were impressive. The mean error was close to zero and the precision (std.dev.) was less than 0.1mm.Here are the things I used: * Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* 0.25,0.5,0.75,1 inch Step Block ( amzn.to/38RIStx )* 0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5 inch Step block ( amzn.to/3KPG5z6 )* 0.1,0.2,0.4,0.6 inch Step block ( amzn.to/37TVf7G )* Aesub 3D Scanning Spray ( shop.gomeasure3d.com/collections/aesub-3d-scanning-spray )* Maxidon CAD/CAM Spray ( amzn.to/3uYNs1x )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint POP2 3D Scanner Accuracy Test on Turn-table using Step-Block SerendipitySue 2022-04-14 | I got my Revopoint POP2 scanner. I'm pretty happy with it. I wanted to test the turn-table accuracy in both Marker Mode and Feature Mode. I used an easily obtainable precision step-block to run the tests. I got results in the 0.2-0.3mm Accuracy range. Revopoint is constantly improving their hardware, calibration, firmware, and software. I expect the scans will continue to get better.Updated 4/19/2022: I also did a single view test that verified Revopoint 0.05mm single frame accuracy claim ( youtu.be/1Du2N5Uw_4I )Here are the things I used for this project:* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* 0.25,0.5,0.75,1 inch Step Block ( amzn.to/38RIStx )* 0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5 inch Step block ( amzn.to/3KPG5z6 )* 0.1,0.2,0.4,0.6 inch Step block ( amzn.to/37TVf7G )* Aesub 3D Scanning Spray ( shop.gomeasure3d.com/collections/aesub-3d-scanning-spray )* Turntable Feature Scanning Ring ( thingiverse.com/thing:5270756 )'s * Maxidon CAD/CAM Spray ( amzn.to/3uYNs1x )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI USB Lithium Battery 4V Power Bank and Light SerendipitySue 2022-04-08 | Here's another application of the new RYOBI USB Lithium Battery. I used it for a solar charger base, 3 port USB charger and a light.I put the 3D Print files at:* printables.com/model/164302-ryobi-usb-lithium-battery-power-bank-and-light* thingiverse.com/thing:5345133Here are the things I used for this project:* RYOBI USB Lithium battery ( ryobitools.com/products/details/33287201174 )* USB Circuit board ( amzn.to/3ul2Rce )* Overature PETG filament Grass Green ( amzn.to/3KDWLcb )* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * 18AWG Stranded Silicon Wire ( amzn.to/3NXP7ft )* Miniature Bolts ( amzn.to/3DkXJI6 )* AAA Battery spring clips ( amzn.to/3NXC2m2 )* 30W Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3wKH0fR )* Miniature Hex Driver Set ( amzn.to/3Jys5IJ )* Miniature Socket Set ( amzn.to/3jhB3PJ )* USB Tester ( amzn.to/3LUlE4h )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V LED Lamp SerendipitySue 2022-04-01 | Here's a simple adapter for RYOBI 18V batteries. It uses a 12-24V LED Lightbulb and the RYOBI standard replacement battery clip. For the Socket, it uses the standard E26 ceramic socket easily available in the US. It's great for camping or power outages.The 3D Print file is available at:printables.com/model/159862-ryobi-18v-led-lamp* 12-24V LED lightbulbs ( amzn.to/3DE0Ef1 )* 18GA Silicon wire ( amzn.to/3je3m1D )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog )* Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 )* E26 Ceramic socket ( amzn.to/3qTWDhe )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI USB Lithium 4V Battery Adapter and Pop-up Lantern SerendipitySue 2022-03-30 | RYOBI has come out with a new USB Lithium 4V Battery system. The battery is charged via a USB type C port. So you can Solar Charge it! They only have come out with a Cutter, Screw driver, Chisel, and Rotary Tool. I designed and 3D printed an adapter so you can use the battery for other applications. As an example, I converted a Harbor Freight Pop-up LED Lantern to run off the RYOBI battery.I put the 3D Print files at:* prusaprinters.org/prints/156455-ryobi-usb-lithium-4v-battery-adapter-and-pop-up-la* thingiverse.com/thing:5334930Here are the things I used for this project:* RYOBI USB Lithium battery ( ryobitools.com/products/details/33287201174 )* pop-up LED Lantern ( harborfreight.com/250-lumen-pop-up-lantern-64110.html )* Overature PETG filament Grass Green ( amzn.to/3KDWLcb )* Revopoint POP2 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * 14AWG Stranded Silicon Wire ( amzn.to/3Doq5Bl )* Thread gage ( amzn.to/35l3XuO )* Miniature Bolts ( amzn.to/3DkXJI6 )* AAA Battery spring clips ( amzn.to/3NXC2m2 )* 30W Solar Panel ( amzn.to/3wKH0fR )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Replacing Nissan Pathfinder Front Bearing. Do it yourself, save $ SerendipitySue 2022-03-23 | My 2015 Nissan Pathfinder AWD started making a "growling" noise. We're planning on getting out with our Jayco Trailer and I didn't want any problems on the road. My friend said it's pretty straight-forward to change a bearing. I thought it would be fun to learn (and to save $500)Here are the parts I used:* MOOG 513296 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly ( amzn.to/3iuqPLm )* ABS Wheel sensor if you need it ( amzn.to/3IxkY2B )* PB Blaster ( youtu.be/_YFKzJmHjW8 )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Hack to charge RYOBI 40V Batteries - Directly connect MPPT solar charge controllers SerendipitySue 2022-03-17 | I've made several movies of how to charge RYOBI batteries by putting them in charge mode using a 1.2K Ohm resistor between the + and T1 connectors. Jim Shupe has figured out that you can put a RYOBI 40V battery into charge mode using a 300K Ohm resistor between the + and T1 connectors. This is great news because we can now directly connect a MPPT solar charge controller to the 40V batteries.This video shows how to configure the MPPT solar controller ( youtu.be/xhLEnkzLj60 )The 3D print files are located at:* prusaprinters.org/prints/61098-ryobi-40v-pass-thru-charging-adapters/files* thingiverse.com/thing:4803942Things I used:* RYOBI 40V Battery ( amzn.to/3YxzWOD )* 100W Solar Panels ( amzn.to/3JvROC0 )* Inexpensive MPPT Solar Boost Charge Controller ( amzn.to/3ig5e9j )* Waterproof Genasun MPPT Solar Boost Charge Controller ( amzn.to/3Jn5dwu )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V Bug Zapper, LED Light, and USB Charger SerendipitySue 2022-03-13 | We always seem to get bugs/mosquitos in our trailer or tent when we are camping. I thought I'd make a Bug Zapper, Light, and USB Charger using 18V RYOBI batteries. It used the inexpensive Bug Zapper from Harbor Freight. I found a nice 12-24V adapter that has two USB Type A QC 3A ports and a USB Type C Power Delivery port.I put the 3D Print files at:prusaprinters.org/prints/149713-ryobi-18v-bug-zapper-led-light-and-usb-chargerthingiverse.com/thing:5313808Here are the things I used for this project:* Harborfreight Bug Zapper Light ( harborfreight.com/2-in-1-rechargeable-camping-lantern-and-bug-zapper-57519.html)* Katchy Indoor Bug Trap ( amzn.to/3KCM2i9 )* Overature PETG filament Grass Green ( amzn.to/3KDWLcb )* USB A to USB Micro short cable ( amzn.to/3t8qrrW )* 60W USB and PD Socket ( amzn.to/37rk3nu )* 3/4" strap / Heavyweight Polypropylene Webbing ( amzn.to/39Lom93 )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
3D Scanner Resolution Test Artifact and Revopoint POP/POP2 Results SerendipitySue 2022-03-11 | People constantly ask if one 3D Scanner is better than another. Users can often look at two 3D scans and say which one has better detail. Unfortunately vendors don't typically show how they get their Accuracy and Resolution Specifications. Often the test equipment is expensive and not something easily found by a consumer. In previous videos we have shown how to use simple step-blocks, 1-2-3 blocks, Billard Balls, and Flat plates to check accuracy. Here we have come up with a simple artifact that can be 3D printed. It can be checked with a caliper for accuracy. It can then be used to determine what a 3D scanner can resolve. Accurately resolving sharp edges is important for Reverse Engineering.We have put the 3D Print files at:* prusaprinters.org/prints/148500-3d-scanner-resolution-test-artifact* thingiverse.com/thing:5283032Here are the parts I used:* Revopoint 3D POP Scanner ( youtu.be/qjmi15GX29Q )* Electronic Vernier Caliper ( amzn.to/3q3g8DF )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V Coffee Maker SerendipitySue 2022-02-20 | I thought Sue said she wanted me to make a RYOBI coffee maker, but it turns out she just wanted a cup of coffee. So here is my project in case you need a battery powered hot water / coffee maker ;-)There are two versions and a couple of accessories. I'd like to add some additional features. I wish I could find a mug that has a built-in thermostat. The only ones I see are 12V.I put the 3D print models here:prusaprinters.org/prints/137022-ryobi-18v-coffee-makerthingiverse.com/thing:5255768This is the stuff I used for the project:* Revopoint POP2 3D Scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* 12-24V Electric heater mug ( amzn.to/3v44DPS )* 5mm rubber feet ( amzn.to/3v44DPS )* Temperature Data Logger ( amzn.to/3v44DPS )* 12V Cigarette Lighter Socket ( amzn.to/33FHnfO )* Overature Grass Green PETG filament ( amzn.to/3IMLghX )* Melitta #2 Coffee Filters ( amzn.to/33FHnfO )* female connectors ( amzn.to/3KMAV7c )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )* Vischer Ferry General Store Mug ( vischerferrygeneralstore.com )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint POP Scanning Small parts... working around problems SerendipitySue 2022-02-20 | I was trying to 3D print a replacement needle for my small knitting machine. I used the Revopoint POP scanner. I ran into a problem with it not being able to scan small parts. Support told me that part should be at least 50x50x50mm. I got around the problem by putting the small part on top of a larger one. Unfortunately this requires you to edit out the extra scan data. With such a small part, the three different scan views were pretty ratty. I managed to align them. I used a set of calipers to go over ever dimension I could and put the "correct" value in. I got a pretty good CAD model. My SLA 3D printer did a nice job with the print. Even my 3D EDM printer was able to print it (it was pretty ugly), but it still worked!I put the 3D model of the knitting needle at:prusaprinters.org/prints/136553-knitting-machine-needle-replacementthingiverse.com/thing:5254168Here are the things I used:* Revopoint POP 3D Scanner ( amzn.to/35a6E1U )* 22 needle knitting machine ( amzn.to/3JJDmGx )* Elegoo Mars 2 Pro SLA Printer ( amzn.to/34NI1IL )* Elegoo Mercury Plus Wash and Curing Machine ( amzn.to/34NI1IL )* Isopropyl Alcohol 99%, One Gallon ( amzn.to/3s3HR8X )* Overature Grass Green PETG filament ( amzn.to/3IMLghX )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V Heating Pads and Scarfs SerendipitySue 2022-02-10 | My back, neck, and shoulders were killing me after shoveling all this ice and snow! What I needed was a nice heating pad :-) I built one using a RYOBI 18V as a portable power source. I found some small Polymide heating coils on Amazon. Putting two in series provides 140-150F of heat without the need for a thermostat. It only draws 10Watts. It will run 15+ hours on a 9Ah battery.The 3D model for the battery adapter is located at:* prusaprinters.org/prints/39638-ryobi-one-18v-battery-charge-adapter-for-solar-pow* prusaprinters.org/prints/48254-ryobi-project-signage* thingiverse.com/thing:4582408Here are the things I used:* 45x100mm 24V Polymide 30W coils ( amzn.to/3GHLhC7 )* Sewing Machine ( amzn.to/34l7Dwc )* White beans ( amzn.to/3GHLhC7 )* Lime Green Fleece ( amzn.to/3rHJskq )* Liquid Stitch ( amzn.to/3oIzTzN )* 18Ga 2 conductor copper wire ( amzn.to/3oBly8g )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * Overature Grass Green PETG filament ( amzn.to/3IMLghX )* 9Ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* female connectors ( amzn.to/3KMAV7c )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V Sewing Machine SerendipitySue 2022-02-07 | I think RYOBI is missing out on a potential useful tool. They have 18V glue guns and staplers. What they need is a portable sewing machine! I wanted to make some storage bags for my portable solar panels. It made me think of all the uses of a portable, battery operated sewing machine. I found a simple/small sewing machine on Amazon for $48. I decided to make it work with my 18V batteries. Hopefully RYOBI will like the idea and build a better one :-)I put the 3D Printer models on Prusa:prusaprinters.org/prints/130640-ryobi-18v-sewing-machinethingiverse.com/thing:5236328Here are the parts I used:* Sewing Machine ( amzn.to/34l7Dwc )* Revopoint 3D POP Scanner ( amzn.to/3uiSDsO )* 50W Flexible Solar Panels ( amzn.to/3LfHa3M )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * Overature Grass Green PETG filament ( amzn.to/3IMLghX )* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* 24V DC to 6V DC converter ( amzn.to/3Jb2VQe )* 3.5mm jack socket ( amzn.to/3GJIPeF )* 3.5mm plugs ( amzn.to/3GvnvcE )* 18Ga Silicon stranded wire ( amzn.to/3JbjkVc )* 2.1 x 5.5mm male pigtails ( amzn.to/3AxSN17 )* female connectors ( amzn.to/3KMAV7c )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V DIY LED Magnifier SerendipitySue 2022-01-27 | I hate to admit it, but my sight isn't as good as it use to be. I need to use a lighted magnifier when I work on small things now. I found a nice little 2.25X goose neck LED magnifier. The only problem is it isn't portable. I decided to fix that by designing/building an adapter for my 18V RYOBI batteries.I put the 3D Printer models on Prusa:prusaprinters.org/prints/125001-ryobi-18v-diy-led-magnifier* LED Magnifier ( amzn.to/34eUCUk )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * PETG filament ( amzn.to/3IMLghX )* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* 2.1 x 5.5mm male pigtails ( amzn.to/3AxSN17 )* female connectors ( amzn.to/3KMAV7c )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Solar Power your RYOBI 18V Tools! SerendipitySue 2022-01-23 | Since we are still waiting for RYOBI's solar products announced in 2021, I thought I would design/build a solar charger for all RYOBI 18V tools. It uses the Victron MPPT solar charge controller and SunPower 50 Watt Flexible Monocrystalline High Efficiency Solar Panels. You can charge the 18V battery while it is being used. It also works with an AC adapter that can be used to charge the battery if you don't have solar.I put the 3D Printer models on Prusa:* prusaprinters.org/prints/123300-solar-power-your-ryobi-toolsI used the following on the project:* Victron SmartSolar 75/10 MPPT charge controller ( amzn.to/3FSAapt )* Sunpower 50W Flexible panels ( amzn.to/353MNkT )* 29V 2A DC Charger ( amzn.to/3rHDqz1 )* 10Ga Stranded Silicon wire ( amzn.to/3nOweQu )* MC4 connectors ( amzn.to/3tPTAck )* Ferrule Crimper ( amzn.to/3rDWFcV )* Revopoint Pop 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3Gx7rau )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * PETG filament ( amzn.to/3FPGcYW )* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* 1/4 watt 1.2K Ohm resistor ( amzn.to/3Lc8Kir )* Battery Leaf springs ( amzn.to/31KSCy5 )* 18V ryobi contacts ( partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm )* Ryobi 18V 800W Inverter RYi8030AVNM ( homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-800-Watt-Max-12V-Automotive-Power-Inverter-with-Dual-USB-Ports-RYi8030AVNM/316453021 )FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
New RYOBI 120W Car Inverter Review 12V or 18V One+ Battery RYi120AVNM SerendipitySue 2022-01-15 | While I'm waiting for the new RYOBI 150W 18V Inverter with Solar Charging that was announced 9/2021 to come out, I thought I'd look at the new RYOBI 120W Modified Sine Wave Car Inverter. It's only $50 at Home Depot and works with a 12V Cigarette socket or a RYOBI 18V One+ Battery! It has a single 120V AC socket and two 2.4A USB A ports. I ran load and capacity tests. It beat its specs, but is not super efficient (70%). It's a shame that it doesn't have a USB C port. It would be even better if it had a bi-directional USB C PD port that could be used to charge the 18V battery from Solar.Things I used:* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* USB Tester ( amzn.to/3JtfVSA)* 12V Socket with Alligator Clamps ( amzn.to/3qsCjE2 )* RYOBI RYi120AVNM (homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-120-Watt-12V-Automotive-Power-Inverter-with-Dual-USB-Ports-RYi120AVNM/316452902 )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V Battery Adapter Cable How to Reverse Engineer parts with Revopoint POP 3D Scanner SerendipitySue 2022-01-03 | I wanted to be able to plug one or more external batteries into RYOBI tools. I designed this adapter to fit in where the battery normally attaches. For example, with a RYOBI Inverter, you can connect a bank of 18V batteries and have a longer run time.In this movie I go thru how I used a Revopoint POP 3D scanner to reverse engineer the RYOBI battery interface. I also show how I developed the CAD models. I printed the models with a Prusa 3D Printer. At around the 8 minute mark, I go into how I assembled the adapter cable.Things used:* Revopoint Pop 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3Gx7rau )* Nickel battery strips ( amzn.to/3pLBE07 ) * Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* Wire Crimper ( amzn.to/3igwTog ) * Wire Stripper ( amzn.to/33lQak4 ) * 10AWG Stranded Silicon Wire ( amzn.to/36q6BgU )* Flexible TPU filament ( amzn.to/3pM0Ljb )* PETG filament ( amzn.to/3FPGcYW )* Insulated 1/4" female terminals ( amzn.to/32hGPIb )* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* Ryobi 18V 800W Inverter RYi8030AVNM ( homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-800-Watt-Max-12V-Automotive-Power-Inverter-with-Dual-USB-Ports-RYi8030AVNM/316453021 )I put the 3D Print models at: prusaprinters.org/prints/111336-ryobi-18v-battery-adapter-cable and thingiverse.com/thing:5185429FTC Disclaimer: We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RYOBI 18V 800W Modified Sine Wave Inverter RYi8030AVNM Review SerendipitySue 2021-12-30 | Sue and I saw this new RYOBI 18V Inverter in the Home Depot Automotive aisle. I hadn't heard any announcements from Ryobi about it. I bought one to test out. It has three different power inputs: 12V car battery, 18V One+ battery, or 12V cigarette lighter plug. Depending on the power source, it can produce 800, 300, or 120Watts of modified sinewave AC. It has two 120VAC outlets, two USB-A 2.4A plugs, one USB-C 20W PD plug, and a 12V 10A cigarette socket.I'm so glad RYOBI finally has a 18V product that has a 12V socket output! I can finally run my CPAP, freezer, and heated blanket! Because it supports 12V battery input, you can hook it up with solar panels, MPPT solar charge controllers, and Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries.On the down side, it's a modified Sinewave Inverter, I could only get it to output 750W, and the Watt gage was flaky when measuring DC loads.For improvements, I would like to see a 1000W inverter so I could run my trailers 700W microwave and 5000BTU air conditioner. I would like to see a separate on/off switches for the AC/DC. Built-in solar charging for the 18V One+ battery would be nice.Things I used:* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )* USB Tester ( amzn.to/3JtfVSA)* Ryobi 18V 800W Inverter RYi8030AVNM ( homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-800-Watt-Max-12V-Automotive-Power-Inverter-with-Dual-USB-Ports-RYi8030AVNM/316453021 )* 12V Electric Blanket ( amzn.to/32txAJe )* 12V ICECO Freezer ( amzn.to/3Jn3ckh )* Rich Solar Panels (amzn.to/3JvwUUj )* Victron MPPT Solar Controller ( amzn.to/3mJ6Xqh )* Battleborn 100A 12V battery ( amzn.to/3HnZiWA )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Accuracy of Scanning Large Objects with Revopoint POP in Feature Mode SerendipitySue 2021-12-22 | I've been using high-end industrial 3D scanners at work for 20+ years. The Revopoint POP is a consumer level 3D scanner that has high end features. It has dual IR sensors, IR projector, and a color texture map camera. It does feature or target stitching of accumulated scans. The frame rate is 8FPS.In a previous test I found that you could achieve the stated 0.3mm accuracy on small turntable parts. Using Markers on a large object I found that the error was 15mm on a 1.37M object! I was curious how feature based scanning would do on a large object. I set up an experiment to scan a large piece of float glass (50mm x 1650mm) that I spray painted flat white. The plate is very flat and so you can Best-fit the 3D scan data to a plane. I designed and 3D printed some flat Pyramids to add features to the flat plate. You can measure the deviation of the scan data from the plane. In my test of combining 400+ scan frames I got an error of 57mm over a distance of 1.5M. This is worse than the Marker Alignment. I also had to scan at a slower speed.Things used:* Revopoint Pop 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3Gx7rau )* Marker Targets ( amzn.to/3F2bnjo )* Microphone stand ( amzn.to/3maVpvL )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint POP 3D Scanner Mesh Stitching Error using Markers SerendipitySue 2021-12-16 | I've been using high-end industrial 3D scanners at work for 20+ years. The Revopoint POP is a consumer level 3D scanner that has high end features. It has dual IR sensors, IR projector, and a color texture map camera. It does feature or target stitching of accumulated scans. The frame rate is 8FPS.In a previous test I found that you could achieve the stated 0.3mm accuracy on small turntable parts. I wanted to better understand the limitation of large area scans. I set up an experiment to scan a large piece of float glass (50mm x 1650mm) that I spray painted flat white using Markers for scan alignment. The plate is very flat and so you can Best-fit the 3D scan data to a plane. You can measure the deviation of the scan data from the plane. In my test of combining 100+ scan frames I got an error of 15mm over a distance of 1.37M.Things used:* Revopoint Pop 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3Gx7rau )* Marker Targets ( amzn.to/3F2bnjo )* Microphone stand ( amzn.to/3maVpvL )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Revopoint Pop 3D Scanner Accuracy Test & Review SerendipitySue 2021-12-10 | I've been using high-end industrial 3D scanners at work for 20+ years. The Revopoint POP is a consumer level 3D scanner that has high end features. It has dual IR sensors, IR projector, and a color texture map camera. It does feature or target stitching of accumulated scans. The frame rate is 8FPS. It can be used freehand with a smart phone (no target tracking with iPhone because of WIFI bandwidth). In my test, the FOV was 120mm x 95mm at approximately 210mm. It comes with a targeted turntable, and the software is easy to use. You can export points or polygonal files in OBJ, PLY, or STL formats. They specify that the single scan accuracy is up to 0.3mm. My tests show this is pretty true for small objects on the turn table. Unfortunately the point spacing was 0.5-0.6mm, so sharp edges and details are not captured. This scanner is great for art work and piece without sharp detail. It's not quite ready for reverse engineering. Revopoint has another Kickstarter for a Pop2 sensor that is suppose to have 0.1mm accuracy and 0.15mm point spacing.Things used:* Revopoint Pop 3D scanner ( amzn.to/3Gx7rau )* Magnaflux Spotcheck ( amzn.to/33ayav7 )* 1 inch step block ( amzn.to/336Kg8y )* 3-2-1 block ( amzn.to/3IEddZO )* Pool ball ( amzn.to/3oGnnRW )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
RAD Power Battery & eBike Connectors SerendipitySue 2021-07-17 | Here are the designs and part references to make RAD Power Battery eBike and Battery Connectors. For a simple example, I made an extension cable. You could use these connectors to hook up a 3rd party 48V battery or build your own. I was also interested to see if I could increase bike range by using two batteries in parallel (lower C rate). Unfortunately (or fortunately) my RADcity Step-thru has regenerative braking, so I can't use Blocking Diodes to combine the two batteries.3D Print models located at: * prusaprinters.org/prints/71609-rad-power-battery-and-bike-connectors* prusaprinters.org/prints/70263-rad-power-ebike-battery-adapter* thingiverse.com/thing:4898117things used:* Hailong Battery Case Power 5pins Discharge connector( ebay.com/itm/173796556343 )* 12AWG Silicone wire ( amzn.to/2UdZh4f )* 3.5mm banana connectors ( amzn.to/3jt0n6v )* M3 nylon bolts ( amzn.to/3ye7uUx )* PETG Filament ( amzn.to/3Ae7GoB )* Radcity Step-thru 3 (http://rwrd.io/iuf9jqd?c )* wire stripper ( amzn.to/3wdmwZc )* wire crimper ( amzn.to/3yk8KWt )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Pittsfield MA SerendipitySue 2021-07-13 | We headed over to Pittsfield MA on July 5th to check out the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail runs through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams MA. (12.7 miles). It was pretty busy! We enjoyed stopping at Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center. The Berkshire Railroad volunteers were running a train trip in Adams. The Cheshire Reservoir was beautiful with the surrounding hills.* berkshiretrains.org/train-rides* whitneysfarm.com
RYOBI 24V Battery/Tool, converting to 18V One+ Battery SerendipitySue 2021-07-09 | Who knew that RYOBI made 24V Tools and Batteries! Apparently they only made a Weed Wacker and Hedge Trimmer. Hopefully you don't own one because they discontinued the 24V line and you can't find replacement batteries for them.My friend picked up a 24V Weed Trimmer at a garage sale. The two batteries showed one bar, but they wouldn't take a charge. I took the batteries apart and several 18650 cells were dead. You can pick up a new RYOBI 18V weed trimmer for $79 at Home Depot, so it wasn't worth putting too much money into this.I was curious if you could run a 24V tool off an 18V ONE+ battery. I turned one of the battery cases into an adapter and connected it to one of my 3D printer 18V One+ battery adapters. It works fine!3D Print models located at: * prusaprinters.org/prints/67420-ryobi-18v-screw-down-battery-mount-with-charging-a* prusaprinters.org/prints/41893-ryobi-18v-battery-mini-clip-with-lock-for-diy-proj* thingiverse.com/thing:4587319things used:* 18650 battery charger / tester ( amzn.to/3xxAuqz )* security torx drivers ( amzn.to/2GLxa5y )* Ace Male Disconnect 12-10AWG ( amzn.to/3dmuiK3 )* Ace Female Disconnect 12-10AWG ( amzn.to/3zNQJRP )* 12AWG Silicone wire ( amzn.to/2UdZh4f )* wire stripper ( amzn.to/3wdmwZc )* wire crimper ( amzn.to/3yk8KWt )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Using RAD eBike Battery for Solar Power Station SerendipitySue 2021-07-01 | eBikes are great! The Li-on batteries are powerful, but expensive. In our climate we don't use our eBikes in the winter. We also like to go camping. You can buy expensive “Power stations” or “solar generators”, but they are also very expensive. Wouldn't it be great if you could use your eBike battery to run an AC inverter or DC-DC 12V converter when you are camping or the power goes out. My wife has a RAD Power Radcity Step-Thru 3 eBIke. It has a 48V, 672Wh battery. I designed this connector so you could hook the battery up to an inverter or DC-DC converter. You can also hook up solar panels to charge it (up to 120W).3D Print models located at: * prusaprinters.org/prints/70263-rad-power-ebike-battery-adapter* thingiverse.com/thing:4898117things used:* 48V to 13.6V DC-DC Converter ( amzn.to/36btcMR )* 1000W Pure Sine 48V Inverter ( amzn.to/3x47PsR )* 12AWG Silicone wire ( amzn.to/2UdZh4f )* 3.5mm banana connectors ( amzn.to/3jt0n6v )* Genasun MPPT 54.2V waterproof Solar Charge Controller ( amzn.to/3x9Q7UV )* Renogy 100W folding solar panel ( amzn.to/3hbcWlv )* M3 nylon bolts ( amzn.to/3ye7uUx )* PETG Filament ( amzn.to/3Ae7GoB )* Radcity Step-thru 3 (http://rwrd.io/iuf9jqd?c )* RAD Power battery ( radpowerbikes.com/collections/replacement-parts/products/rad-battery-pack-2021)* low-cost MPPT Solar Charge controller ( amzn.to/3haIlEx )* wire stripper ( amzn.to/3wdmwZc )* wire crimper ( amzn.to/3yk8KWt )FTC Disclaimer:We may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below.As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.
Empire Trail - Fort Edward to Fort Ann, and Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail SerendipitySue 2021-06-28 | We decided to check out a new section of the Empire Trail that goes from Fort Edward NY to Fort Ann NY. Turns out that it is open, but still under construction (a combination of ruble, stone dust, and asphalt trails). There are some very pretty sections along the Champlain Canal. We grabbed lunch at Battle Hill Brewing Company ( battlehillbrewing.com ). There is a nice connector trail that heads to Glens Falls and then on to Lake George. There is an amazing flight of five locks on the feeder canal. As we headed back to Fort Edward we hit the historic train station. It now also houses the Evergreen Bicycle Works ( evergreenbicycleworks.com ). It is run by some nice knowledgeable guys and is a convenient location. Wish we had more time to explore!
