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- Databanks commented on christoph_w's instructable Aero-style Goggles for Bike Helmet
- Databanks commented on Chitlange Sahas's instructable Rim Light for Bicycle --- With Solar ChargingView Instructable »
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32908331527.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.e8a74c4d6yTCJJ is the sort of thing, only his looks home made (cheaper and there's not a damn thing wrong with that)
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- Databanks commented on austiwawa's instructable How to Make an Electric Go KartView Instructable »
Is this the gokart that featured in the alternator to motor conversion video? That was a great idea (even if those poor batteries couldn't take the strain for long)
- Databanks commented on follox's instructable Santa Rat HatsView Instructable »
That's so adorable! Also, you forgot the rat treats to distract the fuzzbutts from stealing the sewing supplies
- Databanks commented on elishas's instructable The American Recumbent Trike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many Parts to Become One!!!!!!!!!!!!View Instructable »
If I could make one suggestion here - slow down the slideshow please. It's very hard to get an idea of what you've built at the speed they zip past at and the text is gone before you get past the first couple of words. From what I can see, though, seems like a nice piece of upcycling (no pun intended)
- Databanks commented on dome_head's instructable Emergency Shelter II From CoroplastView Instructable »
You could also try using zip-ties to boost the joint strength
- Databanks commented on andrea biffi's instructable LED Bike LampView Instructable »
There are some pretty rough roads around here - I'd be concerned about the lamp falling out of that holder without some additional support. Other than that, I have to say it's a brilliant idea and looks rather neat for such a simple lamp.
- Databanks favorited Quadrocycle by VikramA2
- Databanks commented on BKLaRue's instructable Fast and Easy, PVC Kids Fort (for Under $60)View Instructable »
Actually, forget the kids - this looks like an ideal base for a shade house/green house/outdoor work area for inclement weather. For those of us renting a home, we can't always build long term structures - your idea is perfect as the landlord has no reason to complain about a work shed you can pack up in a matter of hours!
- Databanks commented on Menticol's instructable Make a Ultra-cheap Generator for Your Bicycle (by Cheap Means From Almost Dirt!)
Yes, those chinese ones don't last long - mine died after 10 minutes of riding. Apparently 15 to 20mph is to much for them
Another source of generator could be the stepper motor from old floppy drives or defunct CDrom drives - I can't remember the wiring method off-hand, but a little googling will turn it up. Just be aware those puppies can churn out as much as 24V DC unregulated, so remember to keep that in mind. IIRC I saw them used in a wind generator and they'd wired in a little car USB charger to keep it at a nice steady 5V on normal use, but also allowed them to pull that out and just use the car lighter socket for higher voltages. combined with your simple yet effective idea here, you could probably keep a phone topped up, a small SLA battery in the loop and just have the lights on via a switch as needed. If you really wanted to get some power going, even rig up a couple of steppers with your method - …
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- Databanks favorited Wobble Bike by dan
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- Databanks commented on dewey302's instructable Adaptive Tadpole Trike
Yeah, the ideas for the front wheels could translate nicely to a 'bent.
View Instructable »Hammerhead, isn't that one of the freebies on Atomic Zombie?
- Databanks commented on dan's instructable Giant Steel Skeleton Hand (and coat rack)
Reo-rod works well, too - I'll post photos when I finish welding
View Instructable »Not quite finished
- Databanks commented on andrea biffi's instructable mini circular bench saw from scrap [UPDATED]View Instructable »
Oh that's brilliant. So going to have to make one of these, thank you. No room in my tiny flat for a real workshop, so micro-tools like this are ideal
- Databanks commented on andrea biffi's instructable Bicycle trailer for heavy cargoView Instructable »
Great idea using the chain links for the hitch. Very simple yet perfect for the job. That bed frame would make an ideal basis for a little caravan that can be towed behind your bike. Wish I could pick one up around here as it would have saved me a lot of fudging with used fence posts to make my frame. If you look for Paul Elkin's coroplast camper you'll see where I got the concept from - thought they'd make a good project to build and offer through homeless assistance centres. Made from junk. If you have ideas, I'm listening!
- Databanks commented on andrea biffi's instructable the unfinished trailerView Instructable »
Even unfinished, it's good quality work and wonderful repurposing of that bed frame. I think I prefer the way you've done it with the wheels protruding, to be honest. 'ibles like this are always good to read as they give others good information that can be adapted to their own needs (like a bike camper trailer)
- Databanks commented on andrea biffi's instructable bike tube repairView Instructable »
Hey, discovered something to add to this. A lot of patch kits come with a VERY small tube of glue that just won't do all the patches included. Well, turns out that if you heat the patch while it's on, the orange part will melt and adhere to the tube even better than with the glue alone. Throwback from when patch kits included a box of matches for vulcanising, I guess. Anyway, by running a lighter gently over the patch then pressing down hard, I got a better bond than by glue alone and needed just a tiny drop to hold the patch in place. I even experimented with NO glue - just the heat method. The tube is still holding air perfectly, so if you're stuck for glue, find a smoker!
- Databanks commented on MrJonesEducation's instructable Frankenstein Light SwitchView Instructable »
Nah, just take the switch off and use the same holes that are pre-existing. Piggy-back the frankenswitch onto the regular - no drilling into light switches required
- Databanks commented on makjosher's instructable Simple Overhead Camera Rig / MountView Instructable »
Relatively simple and yet highly effective. Nice work and thank you for sharing
- Databanks commented on PaulGetson's instructable Why You Should Make A Mosquito Trap
There's a double bug bonus for us Aussies. They catch flies rather well. I've been making these traps for decades and they're great. You can also staple them together for added weather proofing but if you hang/place them somewhere that they'll get rained on you may find they get over filled with rain water. A couple of pin holes at the water level you want solves that and if the trap is hanging, place a potted plant under it to catch the enriched water. The sugar and yeast bait is new to me but makes total sense - dark, warm and loads of CO2. As the mozzies die off and start to decay, it starts to attract flies more than mozzies. You guys who don't get flies can replace the liquid but I leave it. Each dead fly decays and attract more flies as long as there's water in the trap. The dark co…
see more »View Instructable »Hey that's what this site's for :D Sharing ideas in a positive way. Oh and don't forget the snail and slug trap version. Use a Powerade bottle for the bigger mouth and put beer in it. They can't resist the stuff and your veggies will be that much healthier
- Databanks commented on papafire's instructable BICYCLE SIDECARView Instructable »
Well, still a work in progress, but your sidecar has been a great help. Had to stop at this stage as it was getting too late - I live in an apartment block and don't want to get noise complaints. Used the front forks of a 16" kids bike found dumped on the road as I don't have an angle grinder and the thought of using the hacksaw to get the read segment was not appealing. Going to go out and scrounge for a floor and sides soon so I can continue in the morning. Under South Australian law, the sidecar has to be on the left and much thinner than yours but it was great inspiration
- Databanks commented on jimmyf's instructable Junk Recumbent TrikeView Instructable »
Between this and a few other 'ibles (there aren't many for this sort of trike) I'm getting lots of ideas for a junker of my own, thank you. Obviously everyone has different junk available but seeing this at least gives a stepping stone for how to assemble it into a workable vehicle :D
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Found a slightly cheaper set if it helps. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000048546132.html?channel=twinner Still Ali Express obviously