Of course I am posting again…it’s still the same day so my ADD hasn’t fully kicked in and distracted me. First order of business is to organize my projects. As anyone who has seen my garage can attest to, I have a LOT of partially completed projects. As I was working in the garage the other day, Caden found a Level 2 Dodge Viper model…brand new, never started. His first question was why I never built it, his second was could he have it. I keep the model as a reminder to myself….don’t attempt models. I have started countless model cars (and planes, boats, etc)….and only once have I come close to completing one….a 90 something Corvette. It only took a couple dozen attempts for me to realize I would never finish a model car, or if I did it would never look like the box, so I keep the Viper around to remind me not to start. Of course I couldn’t give it to Caden. The Viper kit was a birthday (Christmas) gift from my longtime friend Ben, and will hold a place in my garage forever.
I haven’t learned this same lesson with other projects…so I keep starting them. Here is a short list of the projects I have underway:
- 1988 Wetbikes (yes, a pair) to rebuild. I have 1 motor to build (most of the parts are ready to go, including a rebuilt crankshaft). I also need to go through the bikes from end to end and ensure they are lake ready…spring is coming. I also have 2 other wetbikes for parts/possible rebuild/spare bikes/etc
- Garage computer…I had the parts to put together a computer for use in the garage…an LCD screen from Craigslist, Motherboard/processor that was retired from daily use, assorted memory modules, powersupply, drives, etc….everything I needed except a case. Instead of buying a cheap case and being done with it, I decided to build one that represented my garage…it is a mess!
- Mini CNC machine. I found a link on Instructables after Megan did the Pinewood derby a few years ago, and though “wouldn’t it be cool if I could machine a car for next year?”. Well, I build most of the CNC, including the electronics, but there were some snags, and it needs rebuilt. I also need to learn how to control it as well…requires computer from above, so it will stay further down the list than the computer.
- Arcade machines. I have 2 arcade machines…a Rampage machine I bought for parts, and then an empty cabinet I bought when I realized the Rampage machine worked and now I couldn’t tear the innards out to make a M.A.M.E. machine out of. I have all the parts I need for the M.A.M.E. machine, if I use the computer from above. This is however a longer term project as I also requires I learn some computer stuff that goes beyond the easy. I also have an X-Box that has been modified to play Arcarde games…it might be the computer for the M.A.M.E. project in the mean time….or I will have to find something else to do with it.
- PicKit3/Microcontrollers. Once upon a time I wanted to learn Microcontrollers. I bought a cheap JDM Programmer, some MicroChip chips, and even build the test boards from this tutorial http://www.winpicprog.co.uk/pic_tutorial.htm. The only problem was I got past the easy parts, then was stuck on where to go next…still want to learn, but need to have a goal in mind. With this plan, I asked for (and got) a PicKit3 for Christmas (2010). This will allow me to use Microchips software etc, and hopefully bypass some of the learning curve where i got stuck before.
- VFR gear indicator. This was a project for the Honda VFR that I bought the bits for, but never assembled. It requires I learn to program Microcontrollers (see above), learn to build circuit boards, and then actually build.
- Circuit Boards: Being able to make my own would make my DIY attempts much easier. I plan(ned) to use the CNC machine for this, but for now I will have to learn how to etch them from copper boards using one of the many available methods (pick one, don’t try to learn them all).
- Drill Press fix. My drill press chuck is not quite straight. Not sure how this came to be, or if it is correctable, but if I even think i will be drilling tiny holes in circuit boards, I need to address this.
- Etc. Etc. For now I will not be addressing the “normal” projects…like redoing the bathroom floor (tub leaks, have to 1/2 tear the walls apart to get to it), doing something instead of the linoleum in the Entryway/Kitchen/Eating area, building a bed for Chase (still using toddler bed), rear patio/deck…or any other “home” projects. They deserve different attention.
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Enough of the list, I am going to get depressed if I note any more partially completed projects.