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It’s like having an extra large 🛹 really! Jus

It’s like having an extra large 🛹 really! Just bang it in!#diy #ev #electrified #netgain #hyper9 #whatnext #cars #batterypowered #dirtyoptics

Holy crap its heavy! That was my first thought. My

Holy crap its heavy! That was my first thought. My second thought was: what have I got myself into.#hyper9 #diy #electric #car #ev #dirtyoptics

Guess what just rocked up? I’ll give you a hint.

Guess what just rocked up? I’ll give you a hint. Starts with Hyper and ends in 9. @traction_ev#tractionev #ev #diy #diyev #dirtyoptics

Who is sick of my flags? I had to give this a go.

Who is sick of my flags? I had to give this a go. Felt a bit weird burning it, but came up a treat. Will add some high gloss clear coat.#aussieflag #diy #flags #cnc #epoxy #dirtyoptics

So what did I learn today...1. Epoxy measurement

So what did I learn today...1. Epoxy measurements need to be accurate. It turns out the blue did not cure.2. No need to machine the pockets after roughing. Was going for a smooth look with waves. 😔Always learning....#epoxy #aussieflag #diy #cnc #dirtyoptics #maker

Had to re-think my strategy! Epoxy first, machine

Had to re-think my strategy! Epoxy first, machine second. The sculpted nature of the first flag was extremely hard to get the epoxy to flow nicely. Fingers crossed it machines well in the next step! 🤞🏻🤞🏻#cnc #aussieflag #cncflag #dirtyoptics #diy #woodworking #epoxy

Well after much messing about and 3 attempts, the

Well after much messing about and 3 attempts, the cutting is finally done. Time for some epoxy and a ton of sanding!#cnc #diycnc #australia #dirtyoptics #wantone? #cncaustralia #flag #aussie

Well that was a bit of an epic failure! However I

Well that was a bit of an epic failure! However I still ran the 3mm fine bit for a few minutes to give me an idea how it would come up. (See the centre square). Will go again tomorrow....#cnc #diy #aussieflag #dirtyoptics

Its alive!!! Well kinda...test cuts soon. New cont

Its alive!!! Well kinda...test cuts soon. New controller nearly installed.#cncrouter #diy #ddcs3.1 #dirtyoptics #cnc #retrofit

Business up front, party out the back! Enjoy your

Business up front, party out the back! Enjoy your Friday!#mullet #party #dirtyoptics #lego #friday

Check out this slab! Did someone say adapter the p

Check out this slab! Did someone say adapter the plate?#ev #evbuild #evadapter #dirtyoptics #slab #6061aluminum #diy

Nothing like an over engineered power supply to en

Nothing like an over engineered power supply to end your day. DIN rail for the win!#dinrail #powersupply #dirtyoptics #maker #projects #workshop

I don’t really have a clue what I’m doing. How

I don’t really have a clue what I’m doing. However my masters in youtube and google have gotten me close!#diy #solid #happywife #kitchen #ibuildstuff #dirtyoptics

Got up early! Took the little one to the workshop.

Got up early! Took the little one to the workshop. 🐒 Always a laugh!#engine #working #pullups #dirtyoptics #ev #evgem

Look at this greasy bucket! Who would ever want to

Look at this greasy bucket! Who would ever want to install one of these back into a car....i’ll use this one to make my template up from.

Upcycled some HDD magnets! Sooo 💪🏻 should ho

Upcycled some HDD magnets! Sooo 💪🏻 should hold nicely. This is the new CNC controller, will have cable and pendant attached.#cnc #router #cncrouter #magnets #rareearth #dirtyoptics

Old Bluey (New LFP cells) installed and ready to c

Old Bluey (New LFP cells) installed and ready to commission! Fingers crossed the cells are gtg. I’ll let you know in a few days. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 wish me luck.#diypowerwall #powerwall #lfp #batrium #secondlifestorage #dirtyoptics

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So...need some help, I know the bolt and washers w

So...need some help, I know the bolt and washers will still be ‘live’ but I want to put caps over them anyhow. What do you think? Cut the top of the heatshrink as well? Is this overkill?#diypowerwall #powerwall #lifepo4 #busbars #secondlifestorage #dirtyoptics

Bit of iso fun down at the workshop today.#dirty

Bit of iso fun down at the workshop today.#dirtyoptics #covid19 #isolation #stencilart

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