Hello all, finally ready to start a build log.

[mocha]

I like the clock!

Nice work! Likewise with the clock... (I think Lady Ada was / is / has been selling something a little similar.. ) I think it was there, but I have slept since then!

[Iwant1]

Thanks guys.

The clock is called a word clock. I saw it online somewhere for near a grand so I thought I'd build one. Cost me 50 quid. Electronics were designed and built using the diy Picaxe microchip system, a time crystal with backup battery and shift registers. Just downloaded all datasheets and followed instructions. Electronics isn't my day job, so I learnt from research just as I'm researching to build a cnc. Inside may not look professional but the exterior is bling bling. Basically clear perspex with vinyl sticker stuck on the inside for a supper glossy effect.

The leds also dim according to the light conditions, so is perfect in my daughters bedroom as it is acts like a night light, oh and teaches her how to read, she's only 3.

The kitchen paint job was a nightmare. Each panel needed 3 coats of primer gradually sanded in between with finer graded paper, then finally had 2 coats of gloss 2K automotive paint. Everything was sprayed on with a cheap Lidl compressor and spray gun. Then as a final step had to wet sand the new paint with 2000-3000 grit paper and polish with a mop head polisher. I really wanted that high gloss finish, just to see if I could do it. It's quite a hard finish as I can't see any scratches yet, and my kids play rough. lol

This kitchen also is a fully functional one using the picaxe electronis system. Cooker elements light up using EL wire when the REAL cooker knobs are turned. The sink has water flowing, from another tank below using a fish tank pump, once the handle is turned. The handle funnily enough is a toilet flush handle. the Washing machine has loads of switches and lights but also spins the drum. Open the door and the drum stops, so safety features are included. Drum was made from a 19 litre water dispenser bottle. My kids put their dolls inside and give them a spin, lol. Lastly, the microwave and I think you've guessed it. Shut the door and press the go button and it starts to spin. This has incorporated a real microwave gearbox attached to a 12 motor as the original worked of 240v. Also when the dial is twisted the numbers in the display go up and down.

Everything looks great and works great, but only time will tell how strong it is.

Hope I didn't bore you, but give you inspiration to make your own.