Motors from washing machines are powerful and easy to recycle, though they need a specific driver to get the best from them.
With a Phase Angle Control and Closed loop speed control we can achieve this.
If you try to google the term “projected capacitance” you'll mostly find about the technology used to make touch screens. I've found another application that exploits this phenomena: droplets detection.
Do you think would it be possible to turn a sample perfume vial into a precision machinist level? Well, I've given it a try and had some interesting findings.
A lot of switches are available on the market, but there are some special cases that may justify making one yourself. Costraining dimensions or a sealed switch is one of these cases.
A fluid level sensor that may find application in water tanks, hydroponics, machine cutting fluid, and much more. Based on capacitive effect it is super rugged and works in almost every condition.
Home made powerful steam blower from a broken clothes steam-iron, useful for cleaning, melting glue, wax, essence extraction, degreasing/dewaxing, etc.