The inspiration for this project came from BBC TV's The Young Ones. This video clip should explain the idea well enough.
The project was simple: convert a VHS video machine to make toast, and eject it through the cassette slot.
If I thought anyone would attempt this (and they shouldn't) I'd offer the following warnings:
Ensure the metal parts are earthed (I did)
Do not place it on heat-sensitive surfaces.
Do not place heat-sensitive materials on top of it.
Take care not to touch any hot surfaces.
Do not leave the machine unattended.
The project was simple: convert a VHS video machine to make toast, and eject it through the cassette slot.
If I thought anyone would attempt this (and they shouldn't) I'd offer the following warnings:
Ensure the metal parts are earthed (I did)
Do not place it on heat-sensitive surfaces.
Do not place heat-sensitive materials on top of it.
Take care not to touch any hot surfaces.
Do not leave the machine unattended.
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VHS video recorder/player - I used a Daewoo ST862P
Toaster - I used a Swan Elegance single slot "thick & thin"
Metal sheet - From steel drinks cans
Epoxy glue - (cheap, two part)
Tools:
Dremel-a-like tool
Pliers
A sharp knife
Sharp scissors
A screwdriver
Toaster - I used a Swan Elegance single slot "thick & thin"
Metal sheet - From steel drinks cans
Epoxy glue - (cheap, two part)
Tools:
Dremel-a-like tool
Pliers
A sharp knife
Sharp scissors
A screwdriver
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I think I would probably break all the components, burn down my house and/or electrocute myself if It tried this one, but respect to I love it.
The V & S would be upside-down though.
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;-)
Or you could put a cd optical drive inside the toaster and put a blank cd in it and burn it, people will think you're literally burning it but you really aren't.
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you'd have to prevent the disc from falling out from the side though.
anyway, the humor is what matters right? :-)
I don't suppose you know how to turn an old CRT TV into a microwave oven while you're at it, do you? My microwave has blown up, but I've got an old TV in the garage no-one wants.
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Step 8, it's all in there.
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:D
If you put the electronics somewhere else maybe...
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Now to mod it to butter it when its on its way out the slot.... hmm
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Oh yes, that. I didn't come up with an integrated device, buttering would need a separate machine so I left that as another idea.
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What does the logo look like?
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You mean where you crack the egg? Where I line "Toad in the hole" is this.
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"smile"
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How about turning an NES 'Toaster' into an NES Toaster
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Thanks. Maybe I should watch the Young Ones again and see what else inspires me...
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but i think you meant grounded on the intro instead of earthed, atleast i have always been told it was grounded if it was connected to the ground/earth. I suppose earthed does kinda work in place of it. But what ever! =)
UK and Europe earthed
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Does know a pathetic joke to lighten the mood a bit.
"How did the constipated mathmatician become deconstipated?" (Wrong wording, I know...)
"He worked it out with a pencil! =D
Hmmm... More jokes to be going on with I think =P
The town crier yesterday announced that mozart was dead, and they would bury him later in the day.
Several days later, a drunk wandered into the grave yard, and heard strange noises coming from the Mozart grave.
Terrified, the drunk ran out and got the town mayor. The mayor listened carefully, and said "Ah, yes, it appears to be Mozart's 9th Symphony been played backwards... And theres the 8th... And theres the 7th..."
Later that day, the Mayor openly announced: "People, there is nothing to worry about. It is merely Mozart decomposing".
So ya know.
Making it onto the gawker blogs, welcome to the elite gawker media crew.
And having cut so much of the plastic away most of the case is steel now.
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