I've built the Most Useless Machine Ever

[daw123]

Make a thread when you're actually built one. I give you a 95% chance of never following through on this project.

I'm ordering the parts.

Since the box was out of stock, I ordered it from eBay instead:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120411925838&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'm bidding on eBay for the same servo that the guy used on the Instructables website. Once, I found out if I've won the auction or not, then I'll order the rest of the parts from Maplin (I need to know whether to get the servo from them as well).

After that, I just need 4x brass hinges eith screws, wood glue and some nuts and bolts, which I'll get from the local harware place.

 

[daw123]

Here's a pic of an old ad for this toy:

Wow, I didn't realise that the idea was so old.

 

[SKORPI0]

:awe:

 

[daw123]

:awe:

LOL.

I've ordered all the parts. Unfortunately, three of the items are pre-order because they are currently out of stock. They have an estimated delivery date of up to a month!!!

 

[Rubycon]

LOL.

I've ordered all the parts. Unfortunately, three of the items are pre-order because they are currently out of stock. They have an estimated delivery date of up to a month!!!

What are you building a 5970? 😱

 

[daw123]

What are you building a 5970? 😱

I know what you mean - its a 28 day wait for a toggle switch. It was the same with the diode and strip board:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=2340

 

[F1N3ST]

Built a double one! Not even sure what I just said though.

 

[F1N3ST]

I know what you mean - its a 28 day wait for a toggle switch. It was the same with the diode and strip board:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=2340

Hehe, go buy 2x5970's :awe: Have a beaster rig.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Can't you get toggle switches like that at Radioshack? Even here you can get those without ordering!

 

[zinfamous]

i think he knew it was a repost, you fucking knobs. this post is about building one.

yeah, it's even posted in the OP. 😀

 

[microAmp]

Can't you get toggle switches like that at Radioshack? Even here you can get those without ordering!

Or even at Fry's if there is one close to him.

 

[daw123]

I've done the circuit diagram for my stripboard. This is a stripboard

This is the circuit diagram from Instructables:

This is my revised circuit diagram for the stripboard:

Can you spot any obvious cock-ups. I'll check it myself tomorrow.

 

[daw123]

Can't you get toggle switches like that at Radioshack? Even here you can get those without ordering!

Or even at Fry's if there is one close to him.

I live in England, so we don't have Radioshack or Fry's. The only electronics component shop in Oxford, where I live, is Maplin. England is rubbish when it comes to computer and electronics component shops.

It wasn't only the toggle switch, which had a 4 week delivery pre-estimate, it was also the stripboard. The diode had a two week delivery pre-estimate.

I really want to use the stripboard for the circuit because it makes life very easy with soldering, component layout, etc.

Anyway, I think I going to buy a different toggle switch. I know its in stock at my local Maplins branch, therefore I'll buy it from the in-store rather than ordering it online.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2355

 

[Mike Gayner]

WTF even here in NZ you can get all of that stuff locally. Surely you have stores that carry the most basic electronic components?

 

[Mike Gayner]

I see you have Farnell in UK - it's mail order only (AFAIK), but they carry an absolutely insanely huge range of products, most of which are in stock. I've ordered products from Farnell NZ before - I had a great experience. It's difficult to search due to their massive product range, but you'll find whatever you need.

http://uk.farnell.com/

 

[daw123]

WTF even here in NZ you can get all of that stuff locally. Surely you have stores that carry the most basic electronic components?

Not really, unless you are lucky enough to have a RS or Maplin branch (they are the only ones nationwide that I know of) near where you live. Luckily, I have Maplin nearby, although a lot of the stuff shown on their website isn't available in-store.

 

[daw123]

I see you have Farnell in UK - it's mail order only (AFAIK), but they carry an absolutely insanely huge range of products, most of which are in stock. I've ordered products from Farnell NZ before - I had a great experience. It's difficult to search due to their massive product range, but you'll find whatever you need.

http://uk.farnell.com/

Thanks for the link. I'll keep that in mind if I need any other components

 

[daw123]

I've finished; it took about 3 days to build. Refer to OP for photos and video.

 

[Occ]

that sound it makes really does sound like a monster. D:

 

[Xecuter]

super funny

 

[JS80]

OP How much to buy it from you?

 

[daw123]

OP How much to buy it from you?

Sorry, its not for sale.

I put too much effort into building it.

 

[Aharami]

this just cracks me up the more watch it. as if the machine is saying "leave me the fuck alone."

 

[3chordcharlie]

make a thread when you're actually built one. I give you a 95% chance of never following through on this project.

qft

😀

 

[Occ]

someone should make a looping .gif of it so it can hypnotize people properly.