http://testwiki.hecatron.com/ 2026-09-16T12:47:00+00:00 http://testwiki.hecatron.com/ http://testwiki.hecatron.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=favicon.ico text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:arduino-kit&rev=1669854705&do=diff Project Aim To put together a list of basic electronic components useful for learning and hacking with the arduino. Project Members * parag0n Project Pages * Contents Category:Projects Category:Candidates for deletion text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:aw-light-tank&rev=1669854705&do=diff About This project involves the development of a replica of the Light Tank from the game Advance Wars. Photos File:Light_tank.png%7CThe original game sprite. File:TankProg1.png%7CInitial design layout using guesstimated proportions. File:TankProg3.png%7CA more detailed design featuring an interior frame. This was originally planned to be completely built from scratch, until the wheelchair idea was implemented. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:b-mo-mk.i&rev=1669854706&do=diff About B-MO Mk.I was a prototype for B-MO Mk.II to test the fit of an iPad 3 inside it's body to act as a screen. Please see the B-MO Mk.II and B-MO Mk.III pages for more information on it's purpose. See Also * B-MO Mk.II * B-MO Mk.III Category:Projects text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:b-mo-mk.ii&rev=1669854706&do=diff About B-MO Mk.II is a completed version of my B-MO Project based off the B-MO Mk.I prototype to hold an iPad 3 inside it's body and act as a screen. The iPad uses a video looping app to loop a video of B-MO's face, blinking and talking to the viewer. The iPad slides in and out of the body from the top, allowing for removal for charging or other usage. Audio is output using two X-Mi X Mini II speakers daisy-chained together to boost the volume in crowded areas. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:b-mo-mk.iii&rev=1669854707&do=diff About B-MO Mk.III is a new version in my B-MO Project based off the B-MO Mk.II version, with a variety of upgrades and new features. The iPad used in Mk.II has been removed and a 7“ TFT LCD screen has replaced it. In combination with a Raspberry Pi and a number of Teensy 2.0 microcontrollers, input can be taken from the buttons on the front of B-MO and run actions to show on the display (eg. pressing the green button will make B-MO say a positive response, while the red button will provide a ne… text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:beamforge&rev=1669854707&do=diff BeamForge is a work-in-progress cleanup of the VisiCut project, currently in development by Oliver (Octobyte). Goals * Improve the current UI * Refactored source * Multi-platform execution and compilation * Easier configuration * Stability * Customisability text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:book-safes&rev=1669854707&do=diff Project Aim When I was a kid, spycraft was unbearably cool. One of the things I always wanted to make was a hollowed out book to keep secret stuff in. Project Members * Tallscreen Hardware * Books Choosing A Book One of the most important tasks is choosing the correct book. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:deltabanker&rev=1669854707&do=diff What is this? I dont even Its a little tiny delta robot designed for pressing buttons on a keypad. Why are you doing this? I want to automate the online banking login, because coop use a fukken stupid calculator fob thing. With this, a camera and a pi I should be able to automate it. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:diy-cnc&rev=1669854708&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Working out specifications.</onlyinclude> So, we want to make a machine for 3d printing, cnc drilling, pcb routing... They have a common starting point, an X-Y gantry. First thing we need to decide is what size we should make it. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:diy-laser-cutter&rev=1669854708&do=diff This project is to build an A2 sized Laser Cutter, based on BuildLog, Lasersaur, and axcut lasers. Project Members * Bob * Tas Project Specifications * Use a 40W tube, upgradable to an 60W if we have the money (so 1000mm x 55mm tube size to accommodate) text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:diybio-pcr-thermocycler&rev=1669854709&do=diff DIYBIO Manchester & HACMan – PCR Thermocycler Project DIYBIO Manchester and HACMan have teamed up to make a PCR Thermocycler for DIYBIO’s nefarious DNA experiments!! PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and a Thermocycler is a device that cycles heat! In order to multiply DNA strands samples need to be heated to 95 degrees C, then cooled to 580 degrees C and then reheated to 78 degrees C. There are commercial PCR machines available but they are expensive! We think we can do better!! We are … text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:donation-box&rev=1669854709&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Prototype version made</onlyinclude> Donation boxes for use at madlab Project Aim * To build 4 or 5 basic donation boxes, with a similar design to put around madlab to increase level of donations. Project Members text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:dynamic-controls-motor-controller&rev=1669854709&do=diff This is a part of RoboButler 3000 but might also be useful to anyone else using this type of mobility controller. The input to the motor controllers is a 4-pin connector which carries power (direct battery connection) and a modified CAN bus called DXBUS. The joystick unit which plugs into it has an inductive joystick which is good quality. It produces a variable voltage between 0.7V-4.4V. The white and blue wires both produce the same voltage, for one axis, and the yellow and brown wires both … text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:feedprinter&rev=1669854709&do=diff Project Members * Guy Idea Dot Matrix printer fed a continuous stream of paper, to print tweets which contain a search term in near realtime. Blueprint * Script that polls the Twitter API for tweets with a given keyword Interval ? Need to sanitise text ? text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:giant-operation-game&rev=1669854710&do=diff “Frank” is a giant (human-sized) operation game which has been a significant group project at HacMan and exhibited at various Maker Faires and other exhibitions. <onlyinclude>Current Status - Working, exhibited at various Maker Faires.</onlyinclude> text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:instant-tv-studio&rev=1669854710&do=diff Why This came about from the death of Fab Lab Manchester. Before getting wind of the closure we had blagged the keys to allow us to do collaborative projects on a Thursday evening. Though a condition of use of the FabLab no one actually documented their projects and if they were documented they may not necessarily appear on the FabLab web site. So we started to document projects using cameras. The intention to show that some useful work did go on. To get the full story we used three cameras an… text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:k40-iii&rev=1669854711&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Workingish</onlyinclude> '''NOTE: This page is about the K40-III rebuilding project. For information on using the Laser Cutter, please see Laser Cutter The laser cutter is a K40-III from china. This model is also known as the blue horror, mainly due to the electronics and software used to drive it. It contains a 40W laser tube, which is powered at 20ma, at 25000V, and has an A4 bed size. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:knock-clock&rev=1669854711&do=diff The Knock Clock is a clock which tells the time through the medium of knocking. It was thrown together quite quickly in about 2012 for a mini Maker Faire by Tallscreen. There is a write-up for the project here... http://www.paulplowman.com/projects/knock-clock.htm The clock has since appeared on the TV show 'QI'. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:led-sign&rev=1669854711&do=diff New code done. There is now a file exporter for the gimp. it is HERE (not yet but meh) that is all. Archived... or to be Archived Current working code ledsign.h #ifndef LEDSIGN_H #define LEDSIGN_H #include "mbed.h" void setup(); void writeColour(); void writeArray(int * pointer); void writeTop(int topAddress); void writeBot(int botAddress); #endif text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:light-system&rev=1669854711&do=diff Spotlight system for madlab comprised of several spot light units. Each unit has/can: * Pan/tilt (stepper motor/servo?) * Array of high-brightness LEDs or GU10 / MR16 Socket is a better option for low-voltage lighting * Individually dimmable text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:luminch-one&rev=1669854712&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Prototype working.</onlyinclude> Progress Prototyping Action Status Parts List Complete Ordering Parts Complete Check LED power requirements Didn't check Assembled Complete Code Complete Prototype Complete text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:madlab-storage&rev=1669854712&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Installed and working.</onlyinclude> The aim of this project is to design an RFID based lock system for the Madlab Storage area, with a simple system for adding and removing allowed cards, and to include a backup system for opening the door. This system will eventually be modified to use Ethernet and a central database for all cards, allowing the change of privileges quickly and easily through an online database. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:mame-machine&rev=1669854713&do=diff Project Aim To build an arcade cabinet capable of running MAME for use in the hackspace. Project Members * Parag0n * Tallscreen Hardware * 21“ CRT Monitor [parag0n] * Athlon XP 3000+ PC with 256mb RAM * iPac keyboard encoder [parag0n] * Empty arcade cabinet [tallscreen] text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:meeting-box&rev=1669854713&do=diff Nu Electronics Number Item Price Price(total) 5 Freeduino £13.99 £69.95 Rapid Electronics Number Product code Item Price Price(total) 10 34-0650 Small Breadboard 2.29 £22.90 1 62-0762 Pack 100 Ohm Resistors £0.95 £0.95 1 62-0792 text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:minimus&rev=1669854713&do=diff Minimus1 is an AT90USB162 based USB Key. It has an AVR with hardware USB, a DFU bootloader, 2 LEDs and a Button. A number of them were bought by uk hackspace members in February 2012. [File:Img0097zm.jpg] Minimus as an AVR It is supported by the LUFA2 (Lightweight USB Framework for AVR) Software Stack, Which is C based, and supported by GCC-AVR. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:next-train-clock&rev=1669854713&do=diff Project Members * Tallscreen Idea Make a clock which shows the time of the next train between two particular stations, based on data from the interwebs. Hardware I bought a clock from a pound shop, and removed the clock-module. I took it apart, and discovered that it seems to work by sending pulses through a coil which alternate in polarity every other second. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:pcr-machine&rev=1669854714&do=diff DIYBIO Manchester & HACMan – PCR Thermocycler Project DIYBIO Manchester and HACMan have teamed up to make a PCR Thermocycler for DIYBIO’s nefarious DNA experiments!! PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and a Thermocycler is a device that cycles heat! In order to multiply DNA strands samples need to be heated to 950C, then cooled to 580C and then reheated to 780C. There are commercial PCR machines available but they are expensive! We think we can do better!! We are looking at realizing an a… text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:project-a-sketch&rev=1669854714&do=diff [ Hardware | Electronics | Software ] The Project-A-Sketch is a giant Etch-A-Sketch! The object itself was originally built by Bob for the 'MadLab Playhouse' area at Playspace 2010. It is a collaboration with MadLab, with the design work being done by Hwa Young, and the PC software written by Dave. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:r2-micromouse&rev=1669854715&do=diff Maze Solving Robot! * atmega128 * 3d printed gearbox * TSL262 sensors Category:Projects text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:reprap-mendelmax&rev=1669854715&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Working</onlyinclude> '''NOTE: This page is about the MendelMax building project. For information on using the Mendelmax, please see 3D Printer The RepRap is a Reproducing Rapid Prototyper (3d printer). The MendelMax is probably the only reprap strong enough to survive a hackspace for more than a month. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:shutter-sensor&rev=1669854715&do=diff Current sensor The shutter sensor is a magnetic reed switch. There is a flat 8-strand cable between the shutter sensor and the door of the hackspace. The magnetic sensor is connected between the brown and grey wires of the cable. These should be shorted out when the shutter is down. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:solderingironoctopus&rev=1669854715&do=diff [ Hardware | Electronics | Software ] Project Aim Replacement Soldering Irons for chinese HAKKO units only cost around £5 each. They consist of a ceramic heating element and a PTC thermocouple. We want to make a nice in-line temperature control module for them, that can be used connected to a large central 24V power supply for the electronics bench. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:splattershot&rev=1669854716&do=diff About The Splattershot is the default weapon from the upcoming Nintendo game Splatoon. After being revealed at Nintendo's E3 Direct, I was eager to create something from this fun little game, so I chose to have a go at creating the ink gun that's used as the primary mechanic. I'm a fan of making functional props, so it was also a fun challenge for me. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:stupid-giant-mouse&rev=1669854716&do=diff [File:20120428_223637.jpg] Pin    Colour  Function 2  Orange  TD (Mouse RX)    3  Green   RD (Mouse TX) 4      Pin 6    5  Blue    Ground   6      Pin 4 7  White   Toggle low for 100mS then high to get identifier Category:Projects text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:telepresence-robot&rev=1669854717&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Documenting M-288 Robotic Vacuum.</onlyinclude> Telepresence Robot/M-288 Category:Projects text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:tplink-wr703n&rev=1669854717&do=diff What? The TL-WR703N is marketed as a “3G travel router”. Its an easily linuxed router that costs £18, has a usb host port, ethernet and can be an 802.11n wireless access point or client. Features * Atheros AR7240 CPU (400Mhz) * Atheros AR9331 Chipset (integrated wireless) text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:tweet-and-spell&rev=1669854717&do=diff Idea Take a Speak-and-spell with no insides. Hook up a microcontroller & LCD to the keyboard matrix. Add a wireless link to the internet. hook it to twitter! Parts * speak and spell * 16×2 character LCD * devboard - arduino / mbed / whatever text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:twitter-drummer&rev=1669854717&do=diff Project Members * Tallscreen (see the project homepage for more info) Idea A device which plays rhythms on actual percussion instruments, and responds to Twitter messages. Hardware The physical device consists of four solenoids (salvaged from HP laser printers) with 'drumsticks' which actually hit the instruments. These are driven from a 24V transformer (salvaged from a Canon printer), and controlled through a transistor interface by an Arduino with an Ethernet shield. text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:vacuum-former&rev=1669854718&do=diff <onlyinclude>Current Status - Planning</onlyinclude> Making a Vacuum Former! WOO!!! moar tooling Project files here: Google Drive Folder Project Aim what the project is going to do, and what problem is it trying to fix * bullet points work well here Project Members text/html 2022-11-30T16:31:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://testwiki.hecatron.com/doku.php?id=old:projects:water-chimes&rev=1669854718&do=diff Project Members * Tallscreen Idea Originally I created a project which was a bit like windchimes but activated by light. Then I modified it to use water rather than light. The user moves their hand around in a container of water, which electronically generates the sound of tinkling chimes.