Neil Devonshire

It's here, a solar pool heater created from all of your comments (Thank You), and it's a good one, well, as far as I know... The UK summer stretched over a full 2 weeks it seemed, up to when I completed this panel. But, despite this, the new version 2 solar pool heater did better than I expected, reaching an average of 500W in one day, that's 4kWh over an 8 hour period, plus hit a peak of 640W (measured using flow rate and input to output temperature). Considering the size difference to last years version, version 2 performed slightly better. This was probably due to all the suggestions in version 1's comments. It's quite interesting what the collective can achieve when focusing on developing something like this. I wonder what else we can achieve. Items purchased: - 8mm x 25m copper coil - £50.40 each (3 of = £151.20 Total) https://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/coil-of-copper-tube-with-minibore-8mm-x-25m Fitting reducer with solder ring - £0.91 each (6 of = £5.46 Total) https://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/search/?q=SRI102%2F15X8 Glass frame, thanks to a friend (cheers Mark). ----- MAKERS CENTRAL 2022 ----- If you're attending Makers Central 2022 I'll be here: - https://www.makerscentral.co.uk/EXHIBITORS Music in play order: - Nostalgia https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjEufqmnmvo Nimbus - YouTube free music Ascend https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ozNwRGwiw We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds #dev255 #solarwaterheater #solarpoolheater #poolheater #homeprojects #summerprojects #sommerprojects #homediy #homemade #doityourself #poolwaterheater #athome

You could make it this weekend! This full instructional video takes you through everything you need to make this table with as little fuss as possible, creating the table in flatpack form initially, then through easy assembly with every step shown. If you don't have a mitre/chop saw, you can just use a jigsaw, although some (non-essential) angles may need to be missed. I intentionally kept all the garden bird sounds in and reduced the sound of the mitre saw to use as ASMR ambience. Please feel free to let me know if you like this too. Here are the sections of the video, just click the time to be taken to that section: - 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Full measurements to create the flatpack 03:49 Using the mitre saw to cut all the parts 14:27 Cutting the corner supports 19:17 Building the table 20:22 Screw count 24:56 Features of the table 26:00 Making the parasol hole I designed this table to have loads of features including: - 1. Being lightweight. 2. Easy and cheap to make (only cost me £105 in wood and screws). 3. Easy for 1 person to move around (has handles to lift at the centre of mass). 4. Has space for your knees all around. 5. Very small footprint for the size of the table (900mm x c800mm for table size 1.8m x 1m). 6. Is extremely sturdy and strong (will comfortably support 3 adults standing on it). 7. Is very long-lasting (the last one I made 4 years ago shows no signs of wear). 8. Has 8 legs tied together (4 box section legs) for extra strength. 9. Worktop has full edge support underneath. 10. Gives you lots of bragging rights at your BBQ The deckboards I use are 1.8m long (hence the table length), 120mm wide and have a depth of 25mm. Most are tanalised (treated for outdoor use), but it is a good idea to seal them with good wood treatment, especially on cut ends. Although, the last one I made was not treated and is still going stong in all UK weathers. ----------------------------- Links ----------------------------- Wiz's Woodwork : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZX42-9Zb-_bxuxgiGmitSA Unique Lamps: https://uniquelamps2015.co.uk/

How did I make Steve from Minecraft, with a 64 LED RGB Matrix (8x8 RGB LED Grove Matrix) on my Solar Powered CNC machine? You can 3D print this model and use the Arduino code to create your own faces and animations, just head over to www.dev255.uk and click on the *.STL file links (both ASCII and Binary types), then on the Arduino code link to upload the code to your project. Why not 3D print your own character and share a picture of it on my website. It's a lot quicker 3D printing these than making them on a mill. I hope you enjoyed the video, this one toll almost as long to edit as making Steve on a mill. --------------------Timings-------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:15 Entering G-Code into the Arduino Mega 2560 1:45 Preparing to machine the aluminium plate 2:53 Zeroing the CNC mill using an edge finder 3:34 Face Milling using a 40mm Shell Mill 4:25 Testing G-Code with pen and paper 5:20 Machining out the main body components 6:45 Creating the pixel feature 8:48 Fixing hole features 10:29 Machining the internal features 15:45 Tapping all the holes 16:06 Cutting down and separating the body parts 18:15 Finishing all the body features 20:20 Machining parts of the head 26:55 Head pixel feature 27:48 Electronics 32:32 Assembly of all the parts 34:58 Website links, 3D printable and Arduino sketch (code) 36:43 Outro with links --------------------Links-------------------- 3D Printable STL files (Binary format) https://github.com/Dev255/HeavyMetalSteve/tree/Binary-STL 3D Printable STL files (ASCII format) https://github.com/Dev255/HeavyMetalSteve/tree/ASCII-STL Arduino Nano Every Sketch https://github.com/Dev255/HeavyMetalSteve/blob/main/HeavyMetalSteve.ino Where to buy components https://www.dev255.uk/what-i-bought Video – Aeration Pump as Chip Extraction https://youtu.be/e366zk-Vltc Video – CNC X-Axis https://youtu.be/XS2VFwOnTOc Video – CNC Y-Axis https://youtu.be/l_dVBbGP0xE --------------------Tools Used-------------------- 3D CAD Package - Alibre Design Pro: https://www.alibre.com 6mm 3 Flute End Mill - YG ALU-POWER: https://www.cutwel.co.uk/3-flute-lapped-alu-power-carbide-short-length-slot-drill-e5e49-yg-1 Deburring tools - https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Deburring/Pocket-Deburring-Set-4pcs Mechanical Edge Finder - https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Measurement/Edge-Finders/Mechanical-Edge-Finders 90º Indexable Shell Mill - https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Indexable-Carbide-Shell-Mills/90-Indexable-Carbide-Shell-Mills Proxxon 1mm End Mill - https://amzn.to/3fcsVP4 Proxxon 3mm End Mill - https://amzn.to/3fcsVP4 6mm 45º Chamfer Mill - https://www.cutwel.co.uk/6mm-4-flute-uncoated-solid-carbide-chamfer-mill-cmc100-45-series-cutwel-pro 2mm HSS Spot Drill - https://www.cutwel.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=2mm+spot+drill 45º Countersink - https://amzn.to/2RFebzp Tap & Die Set - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cht527-32-pce-hss-tap-die-set/ 8mm 3 Flute Roughing End Mill - https://www.cutwel.co.uk/10mm-3-flute-only-one-powder-metal-fine-pitch-chamfer-prep-ripper-gyf94-yg-1-gyf94080 Dial Test Indicator - https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Measurement/Dial-Test-Indicators/Dial-Test-Indicator---30mm-Face End Mill Set ET163 - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/et163-20pce-hss-end-mill-slot-drill-/ I haven't listed any drills on here as they are a common item Characters/Items within the program: - Creeper, Steve, Alex, Enderman, Diamond Sword, Diamond, TNT, Hulk, Iron Man, Boba Fett, Pokemon, Christmas Tree, Emoji, etc. Some items are affiliated with other sites, although this will have the same cost to you but would also help fund these projects. "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases." Thank you. --------------------Music-------------------- Nostalgia https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjEufqmnmvo Song: MBB - Happy (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/psoxDNP7EL0 Disclaimer: This product is unofficial and not from Minecraft or approved by Minecraft. The idea is to create a one off Christmas gift for someone special to just be a toy, or even as a tool to get them into coding at a later date. Dev255 is not associated or connected in any way with MineCraft or Mojang Studios.

EasyFix, as the name suggests is, well, not hard to put together... That is, unless you change your design while you are assembling it, although this cabinet turned out well with a little tweaking here and there. The purpose of this cabinet is to contain most of the chips/swarf from my CNC converted mill, where it performs very well and now has 2 LED strips in the top edges to ensure there are no shadows cast on the work area. The EasfyFix system is fantastic for making anything you desire, such as shelving, cabinets, benches, trolleys, etc, etc. I purchased all the components from Aluminium Warehouse here: https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ You can order wheels, hinges, feet, blanks and tubing up to 5 meters and have Aluminium Warehouse cut lengths to suit your project, so all you have to do is assemble it (that is if you don't change the design half way through, doh!). I am now happily milling away without having to pick the chips out of the lounge carpet, bonus! Fully Solar Powered, this mill is run via solar charged 12v batteries and has a pure sinewave inverter to power the spindle motor, both the X and Y axes are driven by ODrive brushless motors and controllers and connected to an Arduino Mega 2560 for G-Code control. Now, Could you make any of the following? - Laser Cabinet (Good suggestion from Derek W in comments) 3D Printer Cabinet / Enclosure Temperature Controlled Cabinet Display Cabinet / Show Cabinet Noise reduction box Garage shelving unit Wheeled tool rack Reptile Enclosure / House Please check out my other video's for more info. All the Music is from Ben Sound Here: https://www.bensound.com

Well, he's now MADE OUT OF METAL.... And is attracted to his arms (magnetically speaking)... Introducing Heavy Metal Steve (although he prefers Dance and Electronic to be honest). 3D printable STL Files can be found via my website www.dev255.uk along with the Arduino sketch for the Arduino Nano Every. This product is unofficial and not from Minecraft or approved by Minecraft. The idea is to create a one off Christmas gift for someone special to just be a toy, or even as a tool to get them into coding at a later date. Dev255 is not associated or connected in any way with MineCraft or Mojang Studios.

Do you run your mill in a quiet(ish) environment and have limited space? I do, so decided to find the best solution to quietly evacuate chips from the milling tool and not take up too much space. Evacuating chips from the cutting tool also helps to produce a better finish. In this video I am making a Square End Stop for other milling projects. I am using some techniques thanks to Joe Pieczynski's videos (Thanks for your video inspiration Joe 👍). Joe's Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpp6lgdc_XO_FZYJppaFa5w The XP-80 pump that I now use produces 80 litres/minute of air output continuously without heating up and does this at less than a whisper quiet conversation. It does this with a simple design using twin diaphragms (a linear pump). Plus it has 3 years warranty and is designed to last many years. These pumps are usually used for: - Oxygen, Septic Tanks, Air Injection, Medical products, etc. Here is the pump I purchased (non affiliate link): - https://hiblow.co.uk/product/hiblow-xp80/ To maintain the correct operating air pressure of around 130mbar, I use a Jeton 1/4" Flat Slot Nozzle (size 40) from here (non affiliate link): - https://www.cutwel.co.uk/1-4inch-flat-slot-nozzle-40-jeton-jeton-1/4-flat-slot-nozzle-1-4-40 And the Mag Mount base and tube (non affiliate link):- https://www.cutwel.co.uk/lubrication/jeton-coolant-hose-range/magnetic-base-system/magnetic-set-with-1-4-inches-pt-connector-and-20x-segments-jeton-494 Music: - Nostalgia https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjEufqmnmvo Nimbus - Eveningland

Want to get your ODrive working again? This only takes a few minutes and is well worth knowing just in case you come across this common dilemma. Why does this happen? Occasionally when prototyping with an ST Microcontroller based board the firmware can go amiss, although it's hard to know what caused it. These devices are very stable and once permanently in a project have no trouble with firmware. Well I wanted to put together this video to help others in the same situation, so here's my experience getting the device up and running again. Lightning Bolt on Thumbnail: - Nature vector created by macrovector - www.freepik.com https://www.freepik.com/vectors/nature #dev255 #ODrive #firmwareflash

I'm Actually using my Homemade Solar Powered Brushless Motor driven Milling Machine (that's a mouthful) to produce a new door cassette cam. Here I show the whole process of copying a part, from initial CAD drawing, through post processing (generating G-Code), writing this to the mill controller, then machining the part out. The part is a door handle spring cassette that is under a fair amount of stress when operated, therefore I chose to use an old thermal viscous fan spanner that is made from pressed, hardened tempered steel. This one shouldn't fail in a hurry. Milling this, the YG "ONLY ONE" end mill makes light work of churning through this material and will machine a lot deeper into the part, although I needed to keep the noise down. Details for the cutter are: - YG PM60, GYF96030, 4F, Y-Coating, Short, 3x6x8x52 The milling machine is an Axminster Sieg X1 and still has the Acetal gears that are over 10 Years Old. These will soon be replaced with an ODrive brushless motor and toothed HTD belt, which will make it a lot quieter and allow me to carry out some machine tapping. Solar Power is where it's at...... Yes this machine is completely running off Solar Energy, where I have a 50W Solar Panel in the garden that charges a bank of batteries equaling 75Ah. The 240v brushed motor is powered via a 1000W pure sine wave inverter and the Brushless X & Y Axis motors run from 12v dc; where the machine will run for around 8 hours on a full solar charge. I have more home solar projects that I am working on, so please check out my website here: - https://www.dev255.uk Controlling the X & Y Axis motors is an ODrive motor controller that is itself receiving commands from an Arduino Mega 2560 in standard Arduino C code. You can see the latest code here: - https://www.dev255.uk/cncmill Music: Nimbus by Eveningland and Nostalgia https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjEufqmnmvo #dev255 #solarproject #homecnc

This is my first fully CNC'd part with no manual machining & running on Solar energy. It would normally take me a good few hours to make something like this, but this only took 45 minuets to complete. The mill has a much longer table now (the X1-105 Long Table from arceurotrade.co.uk) and as such has over 300mm of X-Axis travel. Please Like, Subscribe (plus the bell) and share if you think others would find this interesting. Thank you. Also can also be found on other Social Media platforms, such as: - My Website: www.dev255.uk Patreon: www.patreon.com/dev255 GitHub: https://github.com/Dev255/Arduino-ODrive-CNC ODrive Community: https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/turning-a-mill-into-cnc-to-help-with-an-electric-car-conversion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireHomeEngineering All this is possible thanks to both the Arduino development platform and ODrives Twin Brush-less DC motor controller that allows for very tight Closed-Loop servo control, capable of 120A max per motor. Check out their page Here: https://odriverobotics.com/ All the Computer Numeric Control (CNC) is handled by the Arduino Mega and position information fed to the ODrive over serial interface. The Arduino will eventually be able to follow G-Code directly from an SD card eventually, so I will be able to design in Alibre Design (as I do now), create the G-Code using Fusion 360 and then transfer that code to an SD card ready for the CNC machine. The Milling machine I am converting is an Axminster Sieg X1 Super Micro Mill Mk2, where this has been extremely reliable over the last 10 years and still has the original spindle motor and drive gears. The components for each X and Y drive system consist of and AMT102 Rotary Encoder, Continental HTD 5M 15 Belts and pulleys and a Brushless DC Motor (D5065-270KV). #diyCNC #homeCNC #brushlessCNC

Do these Solar Water Heaters actually work? if so, are they worth having? And what does the evidence look like? I have had 10 temperature probes monitoring a number of points across my 4600 litre pool every 15 seconds over a number of days; this to understand how effective the solar heaters are throughout the day and show you the truth backed up by figures (from my findings). Hopefully, you can use this information to make an informed decision in buying, making or just relying on the environment to heat your pool. Plus, all this data is available on my website for anyone to use if required here: https://www.dev255.uk/solarwaterheater Or Now on GitHub Here: https://github.com/Dev255/ArduinoDataLogger Please feel free to leave comments and questions, I will be happy to answer as best I can. Also, please like, subscribe, and/or share this video. Thank you :-D. Items used in this project: https://www.dev255.uk/what-i-bought Project contents: - • 2 x Arduino Nano (ATmega328P) • 2 x NRF24L01 Wireless Transceiver Module (AMS1117-3.3 chip) • 2 x SMA Antenna at 2.4GHz • 2 x Voltage Regulator Module • 10 x DS18B20 temperature probes/sensors • 1 x 5V 2 channel Opto isolated Relay board • 1 x 16x2 character LCD Display Module (HD44780) In this video, find out about: - • Specific Heat Capacity of Water • Make your own Data Logger • Home Made RF Data Transmitter • CSV file shown in Excel • Heating an above ground pool using Solar Energy #dev255 #solarwaterheater #solarpoolheater #poolheater #homeprojects #summerprojects #sommerprojects #homediy #homemade #doityourself #poolwaterheater #athome #solarpoolcomparison #homeexperiments #arduinoproject

A Solar Powered, Brush-less Motor driven Home CNC Milling Machine? Running on an Arduino Mega 2560? Is this really possible? YES… TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:08 Machining X-Axis components 4:51 Using CNC and Manual control together 7:01 The Effort of Manual Hole Features 8:42 End Mill Crash 9:56 Machining a keyway in a shaft 13:07 Machining more keyways in a shaft 13:47 Creating a Grub-Screw mounting on the Motor Pulley 15:02 Mounting an AMT102 Modular Incremental Encoder (rotary encoder) 17:40 Connecting up the X-Axis Brushless Motor 19:49 Testing for Backlash Compensation 20:46 CNC Test program 1 (pen and paper test) 21:57 CNC Test program 2 (pen and paper test) 23:13 Links and other videos TIMESTAMPS With the Y-Axis and X-Axis now complete, setup and tested, this whole project is looking very promising. And the X and Y Axis are fully running on Solar generated power only (12v system). All this is possible thanks to both the Arduino development platform and ODrives Twin Brush-less DC motor controller that allows for very tight Closed-Loop servo control, capable of 120A max per motor. Check out their page Here: https://odriverobotics.com/ All the Computer Numeric Control (CNC) is handled by the Arduino Mega and position information fed to the ODrive over serial interface. The Arduino will eventually be able to follow G-Code directly from an SD card eventually, so I will be able to design in Alibre Design (as I do now), create the G-Code using Fusion 360 and then transfer that code to an SD card ready for the CNC machine. The Milling machine I am converting is an Axminster Sieg X1 Super Micro Mill Mk2, where this has been extremely reliable over the last 10 years and still has the original spindle motor and drive gears. The components for each X and Y drive system consist of and AMT102 Rotary Encoder, Continental HTD 5M 15 Belts and pulleys and a Brushless DC Motor (D5065-270KV). #homecnc #dev255 #siegx1 #brushlesscnc #diycnc

Solar Projects: Custom Electric Vehicle conversion, Homemade Solar Pool Heater, A Solar Powered CNC Machine; all this work has made me realise how much free energy there is... and it's free to you too, Just look up (during the day that is ;-). We don't have to pay for the energy (only on the products to get and use it), it's reliable, consistent and runs better than clockwork (we have to adjust our clocks.;-). So why not try and make something that benefits from this free resource. The cost is rapidly coming down and there are even schemes to get money back from installing them. This video is an introduction into my channel and some of the projects I am working on. I am still a little camera shy, although feel that renewable energy is the way forward. The MG F Electric Vehicle conversion is being done using the Solar Powered Mill and will be run purely from stored solar energy. Please also check out my Website at www.dev255.uk to see the projects unfold, I am slowly building content on there as time allows. Also, I have a Patreon page at www.patreon.com/dev255. Feel free to leave comments, suggestions and questions and I'll try to get back to you. #evconversion #cncconversion #solarpoolheater #dev255

Just when you think all is going well... You hit the wrong direction button in jog mode and the 7mm milling bit forces the tight clamp off the work-piece, with very little doubt that there will be some degree of damage; least of all the 7mm End Mill. The good News: Nothing was damaged at all, I just re-inserted the bit after checking the tram of the spindle to table and all was well. I learned a few things: - Label the buttons better Have the clamps fitted outside of the milling path (obviously) And dial down the current for the ODrive (these have got immense power, I think a stepper motor would have struggled to do this). The machine is a Sieg X1 Micro Mill that I am converting to CNC to help with an electric car conversion. The CNC drive units will all eventually be Brush-less DC motors, including the spindle motor. The current Y-Axis on this machine and lights in my shed are all powered by Solar Energy. Please check out my other video's and my website here: www.dev255.uk

Now I've made my own Solar Pool Heater (here https://youtu.be/QU7RUfWXfZ4)... How does it Compare with a Purchased one? PLEASE LIKE and SHARE ;-D, THANK YOU, this helps me make more content like this, and most importantly, stay safe. CALCULATION MISTYPE ERROR - There is a mistype at 04:28 that shows 165Wh where this should have shown 165W/h (165W per hour) for the dome and 290W/h for the homemade panel as I wanted to show average power consumed over a 1 hour period for both devices. The actual Wh values would be calculated as: - Wh = Joules / (60 x 60) - 60 seconds times 60 minutes Wh = Joules / 3600 - 3600 seconds Wh = 885,780 / 3600 = 246.05 Wh consumed over 1.5 hours for the Dome Wh = 1,565,760 /3600 = 434.93 Wh consumed over 1.5 hours for the Panel (Thank you for pointing this out Wouter 👍) *** June 2021 Update *** I have almost finished the second homemade solar panel from all the comment suggestions; this using mini-bore copper pipe mounted to an aluminium plate sprayed matt black on insulation material, then mounted within a wood frame with a glass sealed unit to keep the heat in. Please Subscribe and click the bell to find out if this one performs better. Thank you 😃. In this video, I go into as much detail as needed so you can make an informed decision. Which one will you choose? Here I show the following: - How to calculate the energy output of each panel in Joules. How to calculate Joules to KWh (Wh). How much will a Solar Water Heater heat a 10ft (3.05m) pool over 7 days in the UK (calculated in Spring 2020)? How much water each Solar System holds. Plus I have only just realised that both panels Watt-hours reduce over the 1 and half hour test in the video, therefore if I added more water to the system, the Watt-hour value would be higher :-). I may put this in a part 3 and show some improvements to the panel. Here, on my website, are all the items to build your own: - https://www.dev255.uk/what-i-bought Music: https://www.bensound.com #dev255 #solarwaterheater #solarpoolheater #poolheater #homeprojects #summerprojects #sommerprojects #homediy #homemade #doityourself #poolwaterheater #athome #comparison

Starting with the basic building blocks of an Arduino Sketch (program), I have put together this video to show how the program works with various functions required for CNC. Some of these are: - Arduino ODrive controller Arduino Keypad Control Some aspects of Arduino CNC What is Backlash? How backlash is taken out in the program? A little on the ISR (Interrupt Sub-Routine) for the Emergency Stop to work. Hopefully this will give a good introduction into the Arduino Program and its functions. I hope you find this useful, and please FEEL FREE to suggest content along this topic in the comments. What would you like to see? #dev255

Have you ever thought of making your own Solar Water Heater? I made one from Start to Finish in 3 Hours using internet purchased items and show you how in this sped up video, then test its heating ability. So, How much will it cost? Is it hard to make? How much heat will it provide? I decided to make one to find out and create this video to provide them answers. Apart from the last one, where at the end of the video is all the info to calculate average power output, I'm sure you could work it out ;-). PLEASE LIKE and SHARE ;-D, THANK YOU, this helps me make more content like this, and most important, stay safe. Here, on my website, are all the items to build your own: - https://www.dev255.uk/what-i-bought ***UPDATE*** Hi, just for info with the latest info from my tests (11th Aug 2020). The pool of 4600 litres heats up by around 3 to 5ºC per day on a sunny day, so you need a good few days for it to warm up. It's a lot of water to heat and from my recent calculations both the panel and dome solar heaters generate about 25% of that heat, it looks like most of the heat is generated from the sun directly heating the water via the black cover over the pool and surrounding air. I think the panel is still worth it as 25% extra heat ensures the pool heats from day to day. The foil wrap around the pool helps too, where I only lose a couple of degrees overnight, where the pool is currently sitting at 28.12ºC at 08:47 in the UK (11th Aug 2020). You can see the foil wrap in part 2's video and my intro video. Hope that helps Plus I go into more detail (including all the math) in the next video should you want to see how it performed heating a 4600 litre pool. Here "Solar Pool Heater Comparison - Homemade Vs Purchased" video Here: https://youtu.be/-B7SMrmwsZE. And now Part 3 goes into even more detail into Solar Thermal (ST). This project is also on my Website at www.dev255.uk if you want to keep up to date, where I have now made a 10 channel data logger to find out if this could be even more efficient (updated 26th June 2020). Why not make one during the Pandemic Covid-19 Lockdown. I managed to order all the parts for this online and get them delivered within a week. I would recommend a Pool Fountain pump for water circulation as it has a filter and is designed to run continuously. Also, why not try a 12v version and connect it to a solar panel, that way it's low voltage and only pumps the water around when the sun comes out. Music: - Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds Music: https://www.bensound.com Coconuts by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7nOzZA8r9W8 #dev255 #solarwaterheater #solarpoolheater #poolheater #homeprojects #summerprojects #sommerprojects #homediy #homemade #doityourself #poolwaterheater #athome

Yes, the Y-Axis is powered by Solar Charged Batteries, so not only will the MGF be run purely from Solar, but all of the components will be fabricated from the wonderful free(ish) energy. Please hit SUBSCRIBE to follow these projects. This project is required to speed up my Electric Vehicle Conversion Project. This video goes through the following: - Using a Joypad to control 1 Axis of a Milling Machine via an Arduino Mega 2560. Showing the Arduino directly controlling the ODrive system (Brushless DC Motor Controller). Running through a few menus setup on the Arduino. Showing the ODrive graphical function to see Demanded vs Actual position of the motor. Discovering a fault with the motor connections (my fault, I overtightened a screw on one of the terminals) that is now fixed (directly soldered to the ODrive). Trying to roughly measure Axis travel. Milling out a Buffer Tube for an Airsoft L119A2 PTW (Thank you Phill for trusting me with your part). Milling with the Joypad connected through the Arduino. Please feel free to comment. Thank you for watching. Music: https://www.bensound.com Music : Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds #dev255

A short video with detailed information on connecting up a Joypad/ Joystick to the Arduino (Sketch/program below and during the video). I am using an old helicopter controller to control a CNC conversion project. Please hit SUBSCRIBE to follow these projects. This project developed through a need to speed up my Electric Vehicle Conversion Project. This video goes through the following: - Connecting a Joypad to an Arduino Mega 2560. Uploading a Sketch (Arduino Program) to the Arduino. Isolating the joypad controls from the original circuit. A circuit diagram of the Joypad and its new connections. How to connect potentiometers (variable resistor) to an Arduino. Reduce power consumption using high-value resistors in series. Joypad values sent to the serial monitor for testing the controls. Using an Arduino on a Breadboard with jumper wires. Testing the circuit at each stage to prevent damage when switched on. Here is a Simple Joypad joystick test Sketch that I use in the video: - -----------------------------------------Arduino Sketch Begin---------------------------------------- int topPotPin = A0; int topPotVal = 0; int xAxisPin = A1; int xAxisVal = 0; int yAxisPin = A2; int yAxisVal = 0; int zAxisPin = A3; int zAxisVal = 0; int topSwtchPin = 46; int topSwtchVal = 0; int redLedPin = 50; int yellowLedPin = 48; void setup() { pinMode(topSwtchPin, INPUT); pinMode(topSwtchPin, INPUT_PULLUP); pinMode(redLedPin, OUTPUT); pinMode(yellowLedPin, OUTPUT); Serial.begin(115200); while (!Serial) ; } void loop(){ topPotVal = analogRead(topPotPin); xAxisVal = analogRead(xAxisPin); yAxisVal = analogRead(yAxisPin); zAxisVal = analogRead(zAxisPin); topSwtchVal = digitalRead(topSwtchPin); Serial.print("X-Val = "); Serial.print(xAxisVal); Serial.print(" Y-Val = "); Serial.print(yAxisVal); Serial.print(" Z-Val = "); Serial.print(zAxisVal); Serial.print(" Top Val = "); Serial.println(topPotVal); if (topSwtchVal == 0){ digitalWrite(yellowLedPin, HIGH); digitalWrite(redLedPin, LOW); delay(500); digitalWrite(redLedPin, HIGH); delay(500); digitalWrite(yellowLedPin, LOW); digitalWrite(redLedPin, LOW); delay(500); digitalWrite(yellowLedPin, HIGH); digitalWrite(redLedPin, HIGH); delay(500); } } -----------------------------------------Arduino Sketch End------------------------------------------ Music: https://www.bensound.com Music : Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds #dev255

E09 fault code showing on the display? Here I show how to Test the Heater element BEFORE you order a new part. No power to the whole kitchen? Dirty dishes? Warm milk? E09 appearing on the Dishwasher? You have a faulty dishwasher... This is the moment I reached for my Multimeter and screwdriver. I like Bosch products, so decided to repair this once-reliable dishwasher that we bought in March 2013 (it's now Feb 2020). Here is what I cover in this video: - Pre-rinse check to see f there are any other issues. Top and side cover removal. Electronic Control Module removal. Heater/Pump Removal. Heater test using a multimeter. Ordering a new unit. Electrically comparing the old and new heater circuit. Fitting the new unit. Re-assembling the Dishwasher. Running a test wash. NOTE: It may be worth removing the top cover of the control board to make it easy to remove. Thanks for the feedback Alex 👍. Please see below Dishwasher List that this video may help with. I don't cover how to load the dishwasher correctly, as this would generate too much debate... If you have found this useful, please like, consider subscribing and please check out my website for some interesting projects. www.dev255.uk Music: https://www.bensound.com This video may help with the following models: - Bosch SBV50E10GB/21, SBV50E10GB/28, SBV50E10GB/29, SBV50E10GB/31, SBV50E10GB/32, SBV65E00GB/50, SBV65E00GB/51, SBV65E00GB/52, SBV65E00GB/55, SBV65E00GB/73, SBV65E00GB/75, SBV65M00GB/01, SBV65M00GB/32, SBV65M00GB/35, SBV65M00GB/38, SBV65M00GB/43, SBV65M00GB/44, SBV65M00GB/51, SBV65M00GB/52, SKS50E11EU/04, SKS50E11EU/05, SKS50E11EU/08, SMI50C02GB/01, SMI50C02GB/02, SMI50C02GB/03, SMI50C02GB/04, SMI50C02GB/06, SMI50C02GB/07, SMI50C02GB/10, SMI50C02GB/13, SMI50C02GB/14, SMI50C02GB/18, SMI50C02GB/19, SMI50C05GB/01, SMI50C05GB/02, SMI50C05GB/03, SMI50C05GB/04, SMI50C05GB/06, SMI50C05GB/07, SMI50C05GB/10, SMI50C05GB/13, SMI50C05GB/14, SMI50C05GB/18, SMI50C05GB/19, SMI50C06GB/01, SMI50C06GB/02, SMI50C06GB/03, SMI50C06GB/04, SMI50C06GB/06, SMI50C06GB/07, SMI50C06GB/10, SMI50C06GB/13, SMI50C06GB/14, SMI50C06GB/18, SMI50C06GB/19, SMI50M05GB/21, SMI50M05GB/28, SMI53E05GB/44, SMI53E05GB/50, SMI53E05GB/51, SMI53E05GB/52, SMI53E05GB/55, SMI53E05GB/57, SMI53E05GB/73, SMI53E05GB/75, SMI53M15GB/01, SMI53M15GB/32, SMI53M15GB/38, SMI53M15GB/43, SMI53M15GB/44, SMI53M15GB/51, SMI53M15GB/52, SMI69T05EU/21, SMI69T05EU/28, SMI69T05GB/22, SMI69T05GB/28, SMI69T15GB/01, SMI69T15GB/32, SMI69T15GB/43, SMI69T15GB/44, SMI69T15GB/50, SMI69T15GB/51, SMI69T15GB/52, SMI69T15GB/55, SMI69T15GB/57, SMI69T15SK/32, SMI69T15SK/43, SMI69T15SK/44, SMI69T15SK/51, SMI69T15SK/52, SMS40A02GB/01, SMS40A02GB/02, SMS40A02GB/03, SMS40A02GB/04, SMS40A06GB/01, SMS40A06GB/02, SMS40A06GB/03, SMS40A06GB/04, SMS40A08GB/01, SMS40A08GB/02, SMS40A08GB/03, SMS40A08GB/04, SMS40A08GB/06, SMS40A08GB/07, SMS40A08GB/09, SMS40A08GB/10, SMS40A08GB/13, SMS40A08GB/18, SMS40C02GB/01, SMS40C02GB/02, SMS40C02GB/03, SMS40C02GB/04, SMS40C02GB/06, SMS40C02GB/07, SMS40C02GB/09, SMS40C02GB/10, SMS40C02GB/13, SMS40C02GB/18, SMS40C12GB/01, SMS40C12GB/03, SMS40C12GB/04, SMS40C12GB/06, SMS40C12GB/07, SMS40C12GB/09, SMS40C12GB/10, SMS40C12GB/13, SMS40C12GB/18, SMS40T32GB/03, SMS40T32GB/06, SMS40T32GB/07, SMS40T32 #dev255

It's ALIVE! and running on Solar energy. The ODrive system along with the Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) is very accurate, fast and has so much more torque than required to mill anything this machine can take. This video covers the following: - * Manually milling some aluminium features on each part. * Assembling the drive unit (alongside CAD). * Testing the ODrive at different speeds * Testing the accuracy The drive system uses 5M HTD (Heavy Duty Timing Belts and Pulleys) at 15mm Width to reduce the BLDC drive to 4:1, so that current can be reduced by a factor of 4 for each axis, allowing it to run well off small Lead Acid batteries. The batteries are charged using a 50W Monocrystalline Solar Panel, giving around 250 to 300Wh of charge a day, this should be enough to run the mill (when it's complete) for around an hour (may need an upgrade). The milling machine is an Axminster Sieg X1. Once complete, I will share all the files (CAD, Arduino Sketch, G-Code, etc) on my website www.dev255.uk so that you can build one too. Plus I will include all the costs at the end of the project also. All of this CNC Mill upgrade is to speed up my other project, a 24 Motor water-cooled power unit to drive an MG F vehicle through its existing gearbox. Feel free to comment or ask any questions in the comments. Please also consider Subscribing, Sharing, Liking or all 3 to help me create and share these projects with you. Thank you for watching. Music: https://www.bensound.com Music: - Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255

Plus part of the CNC conversion project. I thought I'd try out the Displaytech 204A LCD Display and put a little festive message on it too :-D. The Display is a White on Blue 20 Character by 4 Line LCD unit. I'm using a Pololu Mini Maestro 24 (24 channel servo controller) to display text on the display. This will be part of my CNC Mill Conversion Project that I am currently working on, where there will be 2 x 204A displays controlled by this microcontroller via serial data from an Arduino Mega 2560. One display will show GCode (CNC control coordinates), programme status and other relevant information, with the other one showing X, Y & Z coordinates as well as the spindle speed. The Pololu Mini Maestro is a very good servo controller with a simple scripting language to enable anyone to control multiple servos in complicated ways (i.e. acceleration, deceleration, PWM outputs, sensor inputs, etc). As you will see in this video, the controller was borrowed from my Christmas lights that I put together 5 years ago. I hope you enjoy the video. Please Subscribe and give it a Thumbs up if you like it and feel free to check out my other projects. Thank you for watching. Music: Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255

Setting up a Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) on the ODrive position and speed controller. Stepping through first-time install and setup of all elements to get the motor up and running. Check out https://odriverobotics.com/ for more information Or https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/turning-a-mill-into-cnc-to-help-with-an-electric-car-conversion/3355/35 for my project Music: https://www.bensound.com #dev255

The 19th Nov 2019 is #ThankYouPatrons day and here is my video to personally thank those that support my work. Music: - Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds #dev255

Machining some of the parts for the Y-Axis. This time I decided to go all out on the video editing and have as much detail on screen as possible, please let me know what you think, I like to make easy to understand content. Please hit the Thumbs up and Subscribe. Thank you ☺ Music: https://www.bensound.com #dev255

Assembling and Setting up a manual mill ready to machine out its own CNC parts. This includes the build process and accurate set up of the milling table (no point in converting to CNC if the machine is not accurate ;-) ). Links to video content: www.dev255.uk www.patreon.com/dev255 https://odriverobotics.com Music: https://www.bensound.com #dev255

Setting up the Sieg x1 from Axminster is the first step to getting close to accurate and repeatable milling operations for both Manual Milling and eventually CNC Machining Here I show how to set-up the machines table to reduce rotational/lateral movement and then show some of the components to convert to CNC (Computer Numeric Control). The reason I am converting this machine is that it takes too long to manually mill all of the components for another project, the MGF Electric Vehicle conversion. Most conversions use Stepper Motors to move each axis, although I have decided to use BrushLess DC (BLDC) motors as these maintain their torque across the RPM range. Also, I am using HTD 5M belts and pulleys to have a reduction ratio of 4:1 and have very little backlash. The ODrive BLDC motors are controlled by the ODrive controller in Closed-Loop Control by reading an AMT 102 Rotary Encoder for accurate position control without losing steps (unlike stepper motors). I am using Alibre Design 2019 in this video to transfer the part into a CAD model. If you would like to find out more on the ODrive system, visit them at: https://odriverobotics.com Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions below and/or visit my webpage at www.dev255.uk. Thank you for watching. Music by: https://www.bensound.com #dev255

Well I've been a little busy with all the MGF prep, where I have now removed the engine, received the last of the aluminium required and then re-researching appropriate speed controllers (ESCs) to use; the original ESC's are no longer manufactured so I needed to source a decent alternative. I have now ordered 2 more motors along with LiPo batteries and ESC's so that I can test the load sharing element. Music:- Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255

Music: https://www.bensound.com A quick update of my MGF EV project, converting to a 24-motor powered electric vehicle. Please subscribe if you like these projects and thank you to those that have subscribed already. Also, a huge thank you to my Patrons (listed in the video)... If you would like to become a Patron, please visit www.patreon.com/dev255 Or check out my website at www.dev255.uk Thank you. #dev255

Here I am making one of the centre structure plates for the MGF Electric Vehicle Conversion project. I have combined the 3D CAD element with the Milling process to show how I design parts in Alibre Design to complement milling. I will be uploading the Milling one in full also as this covers all milling steps (it would of made this video too long). I hope you enjoy. www.patreon.com/dev255 www.dev255.uk Very quiet Music: https://www.bensound.com Coconuts by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7nOzZA8r9W8 Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds #dev255

Showing every step of replacing a power steering pump on my 2005 Vectra C GSi (3.2L V6, Z32SE). Please hit the Subscribe button and the thumbs-up :-D, Thank You. If you like this video, please check out my others including a bespoke electric car conversion. Thank you to SAE Autocare in Westcliff-on-Sea, for their in-depth technical expertise on this fault. Please check them out at https://www.saeautocare.co.uk. Thank you to TheBestZabielski for rapidly supplying a quality product and getting me up and running quickly. This pump also comes with a 2 Year unlimited mileage warranty. Please check them out here: - https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/worldofregeneration or https://swiatregeneracji.pl/gb/ Also in this video, I discuss and show the differences with this type of power steering pump; where some are configured as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), have a Level Sensor and/or Steering Angle Sensor. I also swap over the reservoir bottle as the replacement unit was damaged in the post. Plus, you shouldn't need a Tech II tool to reset the ECU after replacement as this should clear after a few starts. If you have found this useful, please like, consider subscribing and please check out my website for some interesting projects. www.dev255.uk Sorry about the wobbly camera in places. #dev255 #vectrac #powersteeringpump

Manual milling of an aluminium motor mount for my MGF Electric Power unit project (EV Conversion). Here I try and show aspects of the manual milling process in a very short time, I think I have captured everything here including my Rotary Table. This part took nearly 6 hours, although that includes filming it and finding tools hidden throughout the house and workshop, doh! links to my website: www.dev255.uk and Patreon page: www.patreon.com/dev255. Music: - Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255

A short (ish) "how-to", where I set up my manual home mill before machining parts, mainly using a rotary dial indicator to check the tram and nod of the head. Mill Make & Model: Axminster Sieg X1 Super Micro Mill Mk2 Please check out my website at www.dev255.uk and Patreon Page at www.patreon.com/dev255. Thank you. Music in play order: - 1. Coconuts by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7nOzZA8r9W8 2. Song: MBB - Happy (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/psoxDNP7EL0 3. Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds 4. Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento #dev255

I know, I need to include a summary at the start..... Here are a few main items for my MGF Electric Vehicle project, with a little insight into power expectations and the Pololu MiniMaestro microcontroller I'll be using for testing. Plus I've dragged out the Milling Machine. I will be creating a Milling Machine setup video, so please look out for that too. Please also check out www.dev255.uk and www.patreon.com/dev255 Thank you. Music: - Tevo by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://twitter.com/Vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/brkWSzCebds #dev255

Electric Vehicle conversion for an MGF EV This is my second attempt at a project video for my MGF Electric Power Unit, the first had very bad audio due to a faulty mic. In this video, I attempt to explain what my ideas are for this unit and what each element does. If you like this video/project, please hit subscribe as there will be plenty of content to follow as I design and make it. You can get early access to future videos via www.Patreon.com/dev255 where you can also discuss this and your projects with me or others on my Patreon page. Also, please see other projects at www.dev255.uk Thank you for watching. Music: - We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255

Please check out my newer video as the mic was playing up on this one. Also, please check out my website (www.dev255.uk) and Patreon page (www.patreon.com/dev255). Thank you. The power unit once built should produce around 100hp and weigh in just over 60kg all being good. It will eventually power an MG MGF through the existing gearbox to the back wheels. It is made up of 24 radio controlled boat motors as the heat can be taken away more efficiently with water. The unit will be controlled using a number of Arduino's, with each motor having its own speed controller and battery; this to load share and offer a high degree of redundancy should anything fail. Each motor can be disengaged from the main drive and re-engaged while the unit is working (that's the theory anyway). Also, this vehicle will be run purely on Solar Energy (solar energy charged batteries/storage) and this power unit will be machined on a CNC machine running also on Solar Energy, so as clean as possible. #dev255

A nice example of a WWII Jeep, that was a little tattered in the wiring department (carry an extinguisher or 2). After 6 full weekends of work, some awesome bacon sandwiches, trips to the local pub and some reconditioning work back at my home, this Jeep came to life once more. This was my first attempt at a YouTube video, so please don't cringe too much ;-D. This video was taken while we tested all the circuits and shows how all the switches and lights look and work with different switch configurations. There were many hours also spent designing the final circuit, plus figuring out the configuration of the light switch and ensuring all the separate circuits were adequately protected. I am now looking (10th June 2020) to re-visit this video and sharing all of the circuit diagrams, pictures and explanations of each circuit. I also fitted a new (hidden) trailer socket at the rear with it's own independent circuit relays and separate fused 12v feed. If you would like to see more detail on this jeep, please mention it in the comments. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe. If subscribing from this video, I know to make more content on this subject. Music: - We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255

Both devices have their own strengths, although I tend to use the clamp meter more now. Which one will you choose? Please Subscribe and give a Thumbs-Up if you like the content. Thank you. In this video, I am covering some aspects that don't generally get discussed when handling multimeters, such as how to carry out pre-use checks, testing fuses with resistance range, what the diode test actually does, etc, etc. Feel free to comment, I would love to have some feedback on this one as I may create more content on this topic. Please also check out my web page at www.dev255.uk and my Patreon page www.patreon.co.uk/dev255 if you wish to support my work (you would have my eternal gratitude) Music: - Sunrise by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU #dev255 #multimeter #clampmeter