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Engineering a Project List

I like to make things.
I also have ADHD.
The two of them don't always go together. I sometimes get ideas on what I want to make, get really into it, start a few things like ordering parts and a design, and maybe even assemble a few parts.
And then I find something new. Something shiny and interesting. It's easy for me to burned out on a project, expending all my energy into it until a point of exhaustion. Or getting stuck due to lack of parts, lack of ideas on how to continue, or a lack of tooling.

To combat this, I've decided to make this blog post, which I will update from time to time with my current projects, and what is keeping me from completing them. Hopefully having them listed out will allow me to sort through them, work on what I can, and get what I need to complete what I can't.

So without further ado, I bring you...
The Project List:

  • CoreXY 3d printer build
    • Lap Bed plate flat
    • Assemble Z Axis Ballscrew
    • Assemble Extruder Carriage
    • Purchase new X axis linear rail + install
    • Design enclosure
    • Design electronics mount + decide on electronics + assembly
    • Design cable chain
    • Eventual redesign of bottom plate for belted Z
      • lower priority. Need to design mounting mechanism.
  • Printrbot Simple Metal rebuild
    • Replace extruder with Bondtech BMG
      • New mounting plate?
    • Replace electronics - Klipper?
  • Printrbot Pro rebuild
    • Complete redesign? low priority.
  • 3DFused Kreatos modifications
    • Upgrade to genuine Hiwin Rails
    • Redesign Bed Carriage
    • New ATP5 Aluminum bed (Embedded magnets?)
    • Redesign Idler tensioner
    • New extruder (Mellow BMG Aero?)
    • Design cable chain
    • Temperature compensated inductive sensor
  • 3D Printer Document on common design faults and fixes
    • 3d models of the most common 3d printers
    • Categorize each issue
      • Motion rods/rails
      • Belt
      • Leadscrew
      • Frame
      • Extruder/Hotend
    • Document outline
  • Powered Hacksaw V2
    • Decide on new, cheaper motor
    • New design that uses less material
    • Better blade alignment (DIY blade holder?)
    • Smaller, cheaper clamp.
  • Low speed Chop Saw
    • Disassemble tool
    • Design mount
    • Purchase cutoff wheels
  • CNC Router
    • Complete design
      • 3d printed?
    • Order Ballscrews
    • Order aluminum extrusions
  • ADHD Alarm Clock
    • Redesign using Raspberry Pi
    • Design clock PCBs
    • Write code
    • Decide on LCD Display
    • Gesture recognition sensor
    • Speakers
    • Battery pack
  • Tempeh Incubator
    • Heatsink mounting plate
      • Sheet metal bender
      • Does it need to be aluminum? Can 3d printed withstand it?
    • PID Controller
      • IR? multiple temperature probes?
    • Humidity control?
    • Front door (and hinges)
  • Sewing Machine Rebuild
    • Connect Speed controller
    • Purchase crimp connectors
    • Mount controller plug
  • Lapping Plate build
    • Use fine grit for finishing
  • Soybean Dehuller
    • Research designs
      • Crush/split + fan for chaff
    • Design ideas and tests
  • Universal WIFI PID Controller
    • Probably Wifi (ESP32?)
    • Requirements
      • LCD
      • Manual
      • HOT/COLD/Combination logic
      • Trigger logic + triggered outputs
      • Sensors
      • Multiple sensor support
      • Calibration
    • LCD choice + GUI
    • Protection mechanisms
    • PCB Design + enclosure
  • Soda Carbonator
    • Pressure regulator
    • Pressure vessel
    • CO2 cartridges style
  • Settlers of Catan board
    • Buy painting supplies
      • Brushes
      • Paint
      • AirBrush?
    • Setup painting station
      • Painting enclosure + ventilation
      • Organization and cleanliness
    • Print parts and prep them
    • Learn painting techniques
    • Microscope
      • Digital? Optical?
  • Web based cat laser toy
    • Mirrors?
    • 3d printed
    • Camera
    • USB rechargable
  • Bluetooth FM Radio
    • I2S radio module
    • Stream to phone?
    • Web based instead?
    • Stream to speakers?

Current priority:
Settlers of Catan board (relaxing hands-on activity
CoreXY 3d printer build (really want to complete this!)
Universal WIFI PID Controller
Tempeh Incubator (needs the PID Controller)
3DFused Kreatos modifications (This should be after I have a second printer built)

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