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=== Current:===
 
=== Current:===
  
* Nixie tube clock - I've now bought some tubes, so I guess I can say it's "in progress"!
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* Theremin - just purchased one of these shields [http://www.gaudi.ch/OpenTheremin/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=93 Open.Theremin.UNO]
 
 
* Gieger counter
 
  
 
=== Completed: ===
 
=== Completed: ===
 
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* Nixie tube clock using IN-19B tubes, so a bit different to your normal Nixie tube clock! - [http://www.flickr.com/photos/97344842@N08/sets/72157634055979574/ flickr]
* CNC hole punch for creating piano rolls from midi files - http://youtu.be/X8ManoX9mUs
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* CNC hole punch for creating piano rolls from midi files - [http://youtu.be/X8ManoX9mUs YouTube] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/97344842@N08/sets/72157634053330567/ flickr]
* A pigeon proof bird table
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* A pigeon proof bird table - [http://www.flickr.com/photos/97344842@N08/sets/72157634056054156/ flickr]
 
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* Hard disk clock - [http://youtu.be/7whVfe79d7A YouTube]
 
* Useless machine - I built Martin Raynsford's kit http://msraynsford.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/useless-machine-kits.html
 
* Useless machine - I built Martin Raynsford's kit http://msraynsford.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/useless-machine-kits.html
 
* Bat detector - I recently built this kit at a Nottinghack build a kit evening http://www.re-innovation.co.uk/web12/index.php/en/products-2/bat-detector
 
* Bat detector - I recently built this kit at a Nottinghack build a kit evening http://www.re-innovation.co.uk/web12/index.php/en/products-2/bat-detector
* Hard disk clock - http://youtu.be/7whVfe79d7A
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* Gieger counter - Arduino based using SI-3BG tube
 
* Pianola repair / restoration - http://pianolarestore.wordpress.com
 
* Pianola repair / restoration - http://pianolarestore.wordpress.com
* Reed organ restoration - unfortunately I had to sell this before I was allowed to get the pianola, but here it is finished http://youtu.be/3EtWNb01sBU
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* Reed organ restoration - unfortunately I had to sell this before I was allowed to get the pianola, but here it is finished [http://youtu.be/3EtWNb01sBU YouTube]
  
 
=== To do, one day: ===
 
=== To do, one day: ===
* Theramin
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* Electric motorbike conversion something like this one on [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-72Volt-electric-motorcycle/ Instructables]
* Cloud chamber
 
 
* Lightning detector - there's lots of designs on the internet, but I particularly like the construction of this one by Martyn Fuller http://www.techlib.com/electronics/lightningpics2.htm
 
* Lightning detector - there's lots of designs on the internet, but I particularly like the construction of this one by Martyn Fuller http://www.techlib.com/electronics/lightningpics2.htm
 
* Aurora detector - an ambition is to see the Northern Lights one day! There's a design here http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/detectors/compass but I would adapt it to use a digital compass chip  
 
* Aurora detector - an ambition is to see the Northern Lights one day! There's a design here http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/detectors/compass but I would adapt it to use a digital compass chip  
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* Keytar
 
* Keytar
 
* LED cube (8 x 8 x 8 or larger and RGB) - I made a 3 x 3 x 3 a while ago, but one day I plan to make a bigger one!
 
* LED cube (8 x 8 x 8 or larger and RGB) - I made a 3 x 3 x 3 a while ago, but one day I plan to make a bigger one!
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* Cloud chamber
 
* A gas flame thing - something like this http://youtu.be/atulGDiUUK8
 
* A gas flame thing - something like this http://youtu.be/atulGDiUUK8
 
* Do something with my Raspberry Pi - just not yet decided what!
 
* Do something with my Raspberry Pi - just not yet decided what!
 
* Laser cutter - I intend to help where I can with the Hackspace [[DIY_Laser|DIY Laser]] build
 
* Laser cutter - I intend to help where I can with the Hackspace [[DIY_Laser|DIY Laser]] build
 
* Spend some time turning goblets and bowls on the wood lathe
 
* Spend some time turning goblets and bowls on the wood lathe

Revision as of 22:22, 10 June 2013

Iandickinson
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Name Ian Dickinson AKA Ian D
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Interests

  • Electronics
  • Musical things
  • Hacked gadgets

Expertise

  • Electronics
  • Software

Projects

Current:

Completed:

To do, one day:

  • Electric motorbike conversion something like this one on Instructables
  • Lightning detector - there's lots of designs on the internet, but I particularly like the construction of this one by Martyn Fuller http://www.techlib.com/electronics/lightningpics2.htm
  • Aurora detector - an ambition is to see the Northern Lights one day! There's a design here http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/detectors/compass but I would adapt it to use a digital compass chip
  • Organ pipes - midi controlled
  • Tubular bells - midi controlled
  • Keytar
  • LED cube (8 x 8 x 8 or larger and RGB) - I made a 3 x 3 x 3 a while ago, but one day I plan to make a bigger one!
  • Cloud chamber
  • A gas flame thing - something like this http://youtu.be/atulGDiUUK8
  • Do something with my Raspberry Pi - just not yet decided what!
  • Laser cutter - I intend to help where I can with the Hackspace DIY Laser build
  • Spend some time turning goblets and bowls on the wood lathe