Does anyone know of any tutorial on carving soft foam for making decent puppets?
I'd like to get into some Henson tier puppet making but it seems like it's a bit of a lost artform.
11 Posts / 3 Images
View this topic
>>
>>1063668
Bumping for interest. Adam Savage did a 1 day build of a puppet at Rick Lyon's shop, not a tutorial per se, but probably good for an overview on the process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwNuP7cwJs
Seems like there's less carving and more shaping via stitching and barge cement.
>>
>>1063727
There are multiple ways to go about it, though carving out your puppets from foam gives a bit more control over the form than working with a pattern.
Stan Winston seems to have a good series on it
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Yi1tyT1wU
Sadly it's pretty expensive and hasn't been uploaded anywhere I don't believe.
>>
>>1063732
It seems like there's multiple ways to start a sculpt as well.
In the pic he looks to be simply sticking together the flat planes for the basic form, though http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/puppets/make.html goes right into a foam block... and there's still the issue of finding techniques and tips for making something look decent and not like some deviantart reject. I haven't been able to find a thing on that.
File: imageService.jpg (420KB, 2000x2000px) Image search:
[Google]
420KB, 2000x2000px
Hey /diy/ I have a bunch of these helium tanks and was wondering what I could use them for. I was thinking of filling some with sand for a ghetto weights and perhaps making a bbq, what do you think?
23 Posts / 6 Images
View this topic
>>
why are you doing this to me OP?
this is such a nice board, dont ruin it by making me tell you what you should really do with it
>>
File: 461395032.png (1MB, 1280x800px) Image search:
[Google]
1MB, 1280x800px
>>
File: 461547250.png (1MB, 1280x800px) Image search:
[Google]
1MB, 1280x800px
>>1063738
File: bigger antenna than this.png (979KB, 500x500px) Image search:
[Google]
979KB, 500x500px
Would it be possible to change the antennae on a regular home router and have it broadcast WiFi signals on a completely different frequency? What would be the effects of this?
My boss purchased rights to an old TV frequency, so legality is not an issue.
13 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
>>
>>
>>1063629
You're looking for an SDR good sir, Google yourself up a suitable one and prepare your wallet
Anonymous
Model Dirigible/Propeller Planes 2016-10-01 03:32:19 Post No.1063599
[Report] Image search: [Google]
Model Dirigible/Propeller Planes 2016-10-01 03:32:19 Post No.1063599
[Report] Image search: [Google]
Model Dirigible/Propeller Planes
Anonymous
2016-10-01 03:32:19
Post No. 1063599
[Report]
[View this topic]
Hey /diy/, newfag here. I've started to develop great interest in Zeppelins and warplanes from WWI and WWII, and I think it would be pretty cool to make a model of the R101 or a Spitfire. Any advice I could have?
8 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
File: rc-airships.jpg (81KB, 1024x588px) Image search:
[Google]
81KB, 1024x588px
>>1063599
RC airships are a thing.
>>
For a dirigible you might see if guillows or someone else makes a balsa and paper kit. I have one tucked away somewhere. Balsa kits are a bit of a lost art, really only popular among old fashioned rc aircraft fans. They are fun as hell though, and building a plane or zep off a plan with only balsa wood and doped tissue paper is a neat experience.
>>
>>1063606
Thank you, I neglected to mention that I was talking about functional models, and not just something that looks nice
File: tumblr_l9s252hO4M1qa2ld9o1_500.jpg (34KB, 500x375px) Image search:
[Google]
34KB, 500x375px
The pic of the cutie is bait to get you to read my thread.
I am an electrical apprentice trying to build a 2nd set of tools, mainly for side-work. What websites do you guys use to find deals on bundles?
I am fucking sick of shopping at hardware stores. All of them have only a few brands to choose from, requiring me to visit several different places to shop for the greatest amount of variety and sales; all the while knowing what's on the shelves is only a fraction of the manufacturer's catalog and the "discounts" are petty.
I'm used to shopping online for computer parts with several different sites: newegg, amazon, tiger direct, etc that offer good prices, a wide selection, bundle deals, and sales.. What are similar online tool distributors you guys use?
8 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
Jokes on you pal. Most people who are good at DIY seem to have pretty tasty birds.
>>
>>1063582
I've got a tasty bird myself but I still jack off every morning before work, after work, and pretty much any time the old lady isn't home.
Don't wanna show up at the jobsite with a loaded gun.
>>
File: 1474613601630.gif (957KB, 500x418px) Image search:
[Google]
957KB, 500x418px
Where's that classic blunder meme when you need him? Oh well, have a Constanza.
(Was gonna say 'post pics of tasty birds, faggots' but then I remembered I wasn't in /b/)
File: SketchUp_2016-09-30_21-46-03.png (86KB, 802x606px) Image search:
[Google]
86KB, 802x606px
I need to cut holes in a dome to fit some cylinders into so that they are pointing straight out. I crudely did this in sketchup to sort of show you what I'm talking about. If I were doing this on a flat surface, it would be no problem, just cut a circle. However, because of the semi-spherical shape of the dome, the circle becomes elongated on the surface to get the cylinder to point in the correct direction. Any advice?
12 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
Use a drill? Not sure what you're getting at
>>
>>1063569
The answer depends on various factors. What materials are the dome and cylinder made of? Will the cylinder penetrate into the dome, or stop at the surface? How will you be joining them? What are the tolerances? What tools do you have available? Have you completed high school geometry?
Making some assumptions, an option would be to eyeball it, cut the cylinder at an angle, put it against the dome where you want it, mark where the cylinder has to be trimmed to fit, trim it, then put it back and trace around it on the dome to mark where to cut the dome.
>>
File: Carbon-Steel-Hole-Saw.jpg (132KB, 800x600px) Image search:
[Google]
132KB, 800x600px
Hanky Bobby
Your savior has returned 2016-10-01 00:48:01 Post No.1063538
[Report] Image search: [Google]
Your savior has returned 2016-10-01 00:48:01 Post No.1063538
[Report] Image search: [Google]
File: catbong.jpg (34KB, 512x482px) Image search:
[Google]
34KB, 512x482px
Your savior has returned
Hanky Bobby
2016-10-01 00:48:01
Post No. 1063538
[Report]
[View this topic]
Hello /diycity/, your savior HANKY BOBBY has returned, it's good to be back. I have yet to quit my precious medicine, tobacco. I need your help, I want to make a new tubhacco pipe and I know you are the most knowledgeable humans/idiots to consult on this matter. I hope all is well.>Thanks man
>I appreciate it man
>Don't make me get rowdy
>Man
7 Posts / 1 Images
View this topic
>>
Ok I'm thinking a future theme,use a laser,with a copper dish, and a chromed metal box,add fans so you blow the smoke up a stylised pipe
>>
>Insert "tobacco" in nostril
>light on fire
>inhale
>???
>Profit!
No need to spend money on materials! Also, sage.
>>
>>1063553
I tried that, can confirm my nostrils are fucked up like no other, your an asshole dude
Boricua99
CHEAP FAST GALAXY S5 UNLOCK CODE 2016-10-01 00:25:43 Post No.1063524
[Report] Image search: [Google]
CHEAP FAST GALAXY S5 UNLOCK CODE 2016-10-01 00:25:43 Post No.1063524
[Report] Image search: [Google]
File: Unlock-Samsung-Galaxy.png (676KB, 1222x686px) Image search:
[Google]
676KB, 1222x686px
CHEAP FAST GALAXY S5 UNLOCK CODE
Boricua99
2016-10-01 00:25:43
Post No. 1063524
[Report]
[View this topic]
I need the cheapest fastest place to unlock my phone. It's a Tmobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T3, USA- IMEI:351724070729041 Thanks in advance. If someone can unlock it or tell me where I can unlock it.
13 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
>>1063524
return in Tyrell
>>
Best circumstance: you are absolutely shitty and have no idea how to remember what your code is and you locked yourself out
In this case you don't deserve technology
worst case: you stole it
In this case give it back Jerome
Likely case: trying to snoop on a SO
In this case you are a jealous ass hole
>>
>>1063524
ebay.
File: 14489606_10206017720842350_567890186_o.jpg (115KB, 1920x1440px) Image search:
[Google]
115KB, 1920x1440px
any way i can turn this old vivint security system controller into a tablet of sorts?
6 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
File: 14513688_10206017720362338_381325428_o.jpg (255KB, 1920x1440px) Image search:
[Google]
255KB, 1920x1440px
pic related
>>
>>1063513
no.
>>
You'd get way better answers posting this question on /g/
File: DAPASTRY.jpg (194KB, 1280x960px) Image search:
[Google]
194KB, 1280x960px
How would you go about making this pastry thing in wood? Is it possible for someone who has never done any woodworking in his life to sit down and make this?
22 Posts / 6 Images
View this topic
>>
>>1063490
yes
get a sharp carving knife and whittle away
>>
>>1063492
how would one go about making the holes?
>>
>>1063493
Chisel
File: 14568976829441.jpg (106KB, 839x960px) Image search:
[Google]
106KB, 839x960px
Sup /diy/, is there anybody interested in vape handcrafting?
Here's the schematic of mech boxmod 2x18650 with dpdt switch for the beginning.
27 Posts / 3 Images
View this topic
>>
>>1063466
If it turns out that vaping isn't seriously bad for your health then I'm going to be pretty pissed off. Why don't you all just fucking die already.
Taking about this shit like is some kind of art? Its not even science it's heating up a bit of wire. Children in school do this, that is the level you are at. Fuck me.
What the fuck is that mosfet doing apart from literally nothing? Just so you can use a shitty button?
The 10A rating on the switch is meaningless unless you specify DC. If you need to specify the current rating you should also specify ac/dc because they are different. Also voltage ratings are different too.
>>
>>1063489
Holy shit this
>>
>>1063489
Pretty harsh bro
File: 1471751718526.png (866KB, 900x602px) Image search:
[Google]
866KB, 900x602px
tl;dr - my furnace smells funny when I first turned it on, has anyone else encountered this?
LONG VERSION:
I bought this place not too long ago, so some things that I'm encountering are still at their "this is the first time I'm even doing this" point.
In this case, it's restarting the furnace. The weather dropped pretty cold here pretty fast, and I woke up to a house in the mid 60s, so I figure it's time to cover the AC and turn on he furnace. Switched the thermostat to heat, set the temp, done. Thermostat trips, furnace kicks on, and heat comes out the vent. Along with a faint burning smell. A smell I encountered once before with this furnace...
Once upon a time, I had to change the filter for my furnace, because I just got this place and I had no idea how old the filter was. I bought a standard filter (no super high-end 10th level uber filter) and triple checked that I had installed it in the proper direction. the filter would repeatedly get pulled down to a point that air could move around it until I added some supports. That was when the furnace would repeatedly turn on and off while not outputting any heat, and once I removed the filter, began functioning normally again, but with a faint burning smell when it initially began working again, and it continued to function fine for the rest of the winter.
The odd thing about it is the filter I pulled out was just another standard filter, and I had to replace it with one of those low end "good luck if I even remove dust" filters. It was functioning fine. I tried googling the model number of the furnace, but that didn't offer much for what I should be using as filters.
So there you have it. My furnace is probably stupid and needs to be looked at, but has anyone else encountered this? Is there any quick fix I can do to correct this, or is it time to just pick up the phone?
11 Posts / 1 Images
View this topic
>>
Wtf is there a lightbulb on the psu in your pic? Rofl
>>
keep running it and see if the smells persists
>>
>>1063465
Thus far, it doesn't.
File: MOV_0035.webm (2MB, 404x720px) Image search:
[Google]
2MB, 404x720px
I have (webm related) a halogen light fixture, with two dimmers and knobs.
The fixture is fucked on the inside (and the part connecting to the halogen lamp), but I don't think the dimmers are fucked.
I want to buy the cheapo ikea standing lamp, but it has no dimmer.
Question: Can I somehow salvage the dimmer from my light fixture and make it work on the IKEA lamp?
The IKEA lamp used standard E27 lamps, but my fixture was made for shitty (and hard to find) R7S halogen lamps.
I'm broke, and just want a fucking lamp to shine on my ceiling for comfy indirect light (I get headaches from bright shit) so I want to be able to dim it.
the IKEA lamp:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/lighting/floor-lamps/not-floor-uplighter-black-white-art-50139877/
11 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
>>1063379
what is the wattage of your dummer lights?
>>
>>1063385
the Halogen dimmer lights?
>R7S 118mm 230W 230V
>>
>>1063386
then it should work, the ikea light is rated for 100w bulbs i believe
So I bought krylon hobby and paint enamel to cover a label on a beanie, I let it dry but I'm still unsure if its safe to put it on fabric. I tried google and got nothing
7 Posts / 1 Images
View this topic
>>
Why didn't you get fabric paint?
>>
>>1063347
It was the only paint I could find at my hardware store, no craft stores in my immediate area :/
>>
>>1063350
Not shilling but fuck anon get amazon prime. There's free 2 day shipping on most stuff but I live in the middle of nowhere and still usually get my shit next day.
Anonymous
Program for personal use 2016-09-30 15:49:27 Post No.1063301
[Report] Image search: [Google]
Program for personal use 2016-09-30 15:49:27 Post No.1063301
[Report] Image search: [Google]
File: visual-basic-in-urdu1.png (52KB, 290x182px) Image search:
[Google]
52KB, 290x182px
I want to build a program, that will help me in my everyday life. I thought of Anime progress, Expenses counter and Password saver. I still can combine them, but I want to think of something else I can add.
Can you suggest some ideas. Keep in mind that I am new at programming and this will be my first ''serious'' program, so dont give me some complicated terms. I will probably use Visual basic, because in C++ i only can do some console apps. It probably will be some very common app.
16 Posts / 2 Images
View this topic
>>
How about a programme that reminds you to post to the right board
You be looking for /g/
>>
Computer hardware is arguably /diy/ but software is 100℅ >>>/g/
sage
>>
>>1063373
>Computer hardware is arguably /diy/ but software is 100℅ >>>/g/
There usually is a programming thread on /g/
As far as Visual Basic, using C# would not be much different overall. They're both drag & drop GUIs in Visual Studio now. Just the terminology is a bit different.
,,,,,however,,,,,,
Visual Studio is a free download now for non-commercial use--but it was not always that way before, and it may not stay that way in the future.
If you REALLY want this software to be useful for a long time, you should really do it in a open-source IDE.
You don't need to go crazy and install Gentoo, but going GPL here isn't a bad idea.
And really........ I prefer VB myself for my own hobby stuff, I dunno why. But I've bought licenses before, and I could afford a license if they closed it again.
~~~~~~~
Eclipse is one IDE you might use. It has several languages it supports--Java, C++ and Python and some other stuff. I would say to stick with C/C++ for now, but a lot of people like Python too.
https://eclipse.org/downloads/eclipse-packages/
As far as your programs go--you really only need to do two things here: get the code to open a GUI window with normal controls, and learn how to read & write text files. Everything else is pretty simple.