John O’Brien – Tinker tailor
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John is exhibiting two of his projects at Maker Faire - a beer fetching robot controlled remotely via WiFi that uses ultrasonic sensors and a claw to grab beers, and a customised RepRap 3D printer housed in a sound insulating enclosure with a Raspberry Pi-based controller. He took up making as a hobby after being inspired by previous Maker Faires and has learned that tinkering can be easier now but projects have a tendency to grow beyond initial plans and it's better to work with others.
John O’Brien – Tinker tailor
- 1. John O’Brien John is a weekend maker interested in 3D printing and electronics. After being inspired by the exciting things at last year's Maker Faire he decided to take the plunge and exhibit two of his projects this time round - a beer fetching robot and a RepRap 3D printer. An event of: Brought to you by: In partnership with: Thanks to:
- 2. Tinker tailor: Girl and Boy Hobby Blogs www.joyfulgiraffe.com www.jweoblog.com Oil Painting, Sewing and Crafts 3D Printing and Electronics Come and say hello at booth EN01!
- 3. BeerBot: WiFi controlled beer fetching robotics platform Lego NXT Mindstorms Controller & Lego Chassis WiFi connection to steer via SSH Streaming Robot's Eye Video Ultrasonic distance sensor Beer grabbing claw Raspberry Pi with PiFace and Camera Module 1000mAh battery Blu Tack and Rubber Bands Remote operated headlights and LASER!!!
- 4. Squirty the RepRap: customised RepRap Huxley with sound insulating enclosure Raspberry Pi with TightVNC and Pronterface Sound insulating perspex case RepRapPro Huxley with 3D printed adjustable vents borosilicate print bed Integrated spool holder LIttle Booties
- 5. What I've learned so far... • It's never too late to start tinkering • Making stuff is much easier than it used to be • Projects have a way of growing... • Going it alone is slow (and less fun) • If at first you don't succeed, stop 1 2 3 4 5 (and try again later)