Hey Jude

So cool - inspiring!

So sorry for your family member's situation - sounds tragic. If you'll excuse my jump to your next point - As for 3D Printers - it was actually Instructables that got me my first one. That was back in the day when they were $1500+, but honestly you can pick a nice one up for $500. I don't want to seem to be plugging any brand here, but Makezine.com often has 'best of' compilations and explains what to consider.

I suspect the biggest issue for your family will be the emotional toll of that relative having lost both limbs. Despite having worked on 3 projects now, I do not claim to even begin to empathise with how huge this impact must be. With that said, the internet is a wonderful place for finding solutions in times when it can seem very hopeless. Possibly the most inspirational story I've come across is from Ben, who's son Sol was born without a fully formed hand. He created Ambionics in response: https://www.ambionics.co.uk/ I had the pleasure of meeting him at New Scientist through working with RS Components who sponsor him in part... Ben has really found some remarkable ways to use 3D printing, and to avoid harm to the skin (through chemicals leaching, etc.) I'd say this is a place to star...

I suspect the biggest issue for your family will be the emotional toll of that relative having lost both limbs. Despite having worked on 3 projects now, I do not claim to even begin to empathise with how huge this impact must be. With that said, the internet is a wonderful place for finding solutions in times when it can seem very hopeless. Possibly the most inspirational story I've come across is from Ben, who's son Sol was born without a fully formed hand. He created Ambionics in response: https://www.ambionics.co.uk/ I had the pleasure of meeting him at New Scientist through working with RS Components who sponsor him in part... Ben has really found some remarkable ways to use 3D printing, and to avoid harm to the skin (through chemicals leaching, etc.) I'd say this is a place to start, but as mentioned, all people respond differently to 'help'. I wish you all the best, and happy to offer any suggestions, but do always check with your physician. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?i...

Thanks for the comment!Loved your Water Drum - sounds really cool! Good I'ble =)

This is gonna make washing the dishes much more interesting =)

This sounds really cool. I of course advise safe consideration to avoid shorting - and you might want to recess the magnets to avoid this in little 'cups'. Really cool that people are riffing off this and taking it to new places - this was the intention! PS - Use Flux to solder to magnets. Do post of you success (and ask if you don't at first!).

Oops - sorry - reply above ;o)

So *this* example, the magnets only function to stick the vac to the wall. However, I allude to the fact you could also wire-in power, by splitting he cable with magnetics docks in between, (obviously LOW voltage only! Not mains!). That said, it's not advisable to risk the terminals short the internal batteries, as this could be possible, if the appliance has no means of preventing a short. Short answer is don't do it if you are unsure! This is meant to be a 'conversation starter' - and I suspect those who are inclined could say 3D print 'non-shorting docks' for power, as essentially if you've used a cordless powerdrill, this is all that is really happening. But of course requires some competence and confidence to do this safely and well. I'm thinking of doing this with my wireless head...

So *this* example, the magnets only function to stick the vac to the wall. However, I allude to the fact you could also wire-in power, by splitting he cable with magnetics docks in between, (obviously LOW voltage only! Not mains!). That said, it's not advisable to risk the terminals short the internal batteries, as this could be possible, if the appliance has no means of preventing a short. Short answer is don't do it if you are unsure! This is meant to be a 'conversation starter' - and I suspect those who are inclined could say 3D print 'non-shorting docks' for power, as essentially if you've used a cordless powerdrill, this is all that is really happening. But of course requires some competence and confidence to do this safely and well. I'm thinking of doing this with my wireless headphones...

Yeah - I think one could do them a little more 'designer' - but it was about function for this initial version!

Thanks for the shout on the error on the image - all corrected! =)

It's pretty sticky stuff. I've had mine on for ages - and even on the 'on/off' button, which is regularly used, it's still attached after many uses. The tick is to ensure the buttons are really clean - any oil/dirt from your fingers will make it less good. Hope that helps!

Thanks. love the outfit =)

This makes me very happy. The world needs more googly-eyes on stuff. voted.

I guess it depends how confident you are switching things out. Check out Adafruit.com which has guides on this sort of thing...if you're feeling like a challenge =)

You have some great guides! (I used your Joule Thief one actually a few years ago! So - thanks!). And this is a relevant guide for other DSLR automation:https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Camera-...Nice work! Please do post any examples of work that utilises remote switches like this or other ideas you think people might find useful =)

That would be very cool to see! Be sure to hit the "I Made It" button.

It's an exciting time for James to be into photography, never has there been a better time to use tech with digital methods. I'm very excited to see what James captures - which will be unique because of his perspective, the rapport he builds with people, and possibly to a small extent, the intrinsic constraints of the tech itself. Can't wait!

Wow - this is super cool to hear you're making a Zocus. Please drop me a line if you need any help. If you can, please take a few pics/vids of the process.

BLF is available from BBC Store:https://store.bbc.com/the-big-life-fix-with-simon-...Also available on *cough*Youtube*cough*

Nice instructable and great idea!

This is so cool. Voted =)Did you also see Dominic Wilcox's GPS Shoes?http://dominicwilcox.com/portfolio/gpsshoe/

Liked your concept - voted =)I wonder how long before things like this gets integrated into new household products...? I wonder if they could ever have sensors for food going on the turn / less fresh also? Googled this: http://www.myfoodsniffer.com/I suspect it's not the components which are expensive, but the 'brains' of the analysis. Anyway - good luck! (If you feel like giving any more detail on the code, that would be great for noobs like me!)

This is so fun! Wonder what else you might re-purpose? =D

Hi Danno,Thanks for the votes and glad you enjoyed the story - James is a remarkable and inspiring young man! The gearing of the servo is quite fine, but the controls in the zocus app are 'mapped' to increments of 1 degree. The gear ratio is 3.33 between the gears, so essentially this is really quite 'fine' detail. Having used it, I did not experience a situation where I could not focus with enough delicacy to get something in subject. Even with the lens there is usually 'backlash' in the gears, so this is often more of an issue. Hope this helps. If not DM me and I can get into more details.Jude

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Hey this is cool! I thought you might like to know by coincidence, I just worked on a project with the BBC to try to track stolen sheep...we cam at things in a different way, but it's really interesting to see your approach and final design. [voted]You might find it interesting: Episode 2: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b085z8kq

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Yeah - I'm a huge fan of this site! Glad you liked the show. Do check out the other updated on twitter #biglifefix(Nice paper maker btw!)

Thanks - glad you liked it!

Thanks Brett!Liked your Senna tribute - impressive detail.(Great film also!)

Wow - this is a serious I'ble! =D

SO cool!

Beautiful AND Amazing! Nice job!

Great Project!Out of interest - you get 30mins on a sunny day, how long without the sun-power (i.e. just a fully charged LiPo)? Kinda curious to know how much 'real-time top-up' power you are getting...VOTED =)

Hey Marc,Thanks for the reply. Sounds pretty clever. Since this project, I also learned that Arduino Leonardo emulates keyboards very well. Possibly a bit large for this application, but worth knowing about if you wanted to add even more functionality....Perhaps even a Left and Right mouse for gaming would be cool?

This has made my day!! This deserves an Instructable in its own right!

This is AMAZING! Double Wax-Casting? or did you just stick it on later? Either way, amazing. (The light-sabre is a candle too right?). Great detail on the helmet too!

Oh - and can you post a picture of your cast too? =)

Hey Marc,Looks like a good start - have you put two USB controls in one Mouse? How's that work? (I Know I've accidentally used a wired and a bluetooth mouse at once - so I realise computers can take dual input...but I'm curious to know what you are controlling). Hope the paint works/ed.Cheers,Jude