Video Tether: Wifi-Controlled Camera Slider Prototype

Earlier this year I applied to the "World's Largest Arduino Maker Challenge," a contest organized by Arduino and Microsoft to launch Arduino's new MKR1000 board. It's a small form factor Arduino with built-in WiFi. I was fortunate enough to be chosen to receive one of the the boards, and used it to build myself a device for operating a camera slider. For entry into the contest, the project had to be documented on Hackster.io. You can see the completed project (and video) here:

https://www.hackster.io/benbrandt22/wifi-controlled-precision-camera-slider-b6062f

LED Backlit Sign from a Free Harbor Freight Flashlight

I was recently given the task of building a small light-up sign. I volunteered to build the sign on short notice, and managed to use what I had to get it done, including modifying a Harbor Freight flashlight to serve as the backlighting for the sign. Watch to see how it was done.

Walnut Box

I recently got some nice hardwood scraps off craigslist, and decided to try my hand at some fancy box-making with my relatively limited tools. This was also a fun excuse to experiment with mixing wood and aluminum as well.

The main box structure is made from walnut and hard maple, accented with aluminum splines on each corner. The interior liner is made with maple sides and a thin sheet of aluminum at the bottom. I'm aware that wood movement may cause problems with my aluminum splines in the future, but for now I think it looks cool, and it made for a fun build experience/experiment.

I don't claim any expertise in making boxes. I would consider this more of an experimental art project and a skill-building exercise. However, if you want to see some really impressive box-making videos, check out Marty Backe's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MartyBacke/search?query=box
He goes into more detail on process and technique, and is more qualified to teach the material than I am.

Thanks for taking the time to watch (and to read this).

MUSIC:

"Metanoia (Instrumental)" by Razbaque Dirge
https://soundcloud.com/razbaque-dirge/metanoia
Used with permission from the composer