One of the things I really enjoy is connecting the software world with the physical world. Recently, I decided to build my microcontroller skills and build a robot car for my kids to play with. I started by ordering parts from AliExpress, an online marketplace where you can find all kinds of electronic components at…
Author: ajlisy
Craftsman Bench from Reclaimed Wood
Step 1 – Getting the Wood It’s amazing to me that something I build today might still be around in 100 years. Reclaimed wood has an even more special quality to it — the old growth Douglas Fir that I found at the local Reuse Depot could have been over 200 years old when harvested,…
From Kindling to Cutting Board
My first ever cutting board was a success, and my mom loved it. I made it for my brother, so I decided to make her one for Mother’s Day. I went to the wood store with the intent of getting a few maple and black walnut boards, and going through the typical process of ripping…
Chicago Flag from Reclaimed Boards
I’ve seen these before at street fairs and on the walls of my friends houses — I loved it and knew I wanted to make one. The stars are made from an old red barn board that I cut with a jigsaw. The stripes are old floorboards — the top and bottom white stripes have…