jaysprojects
I was on the search for a table to use when training indoors, but found that all tables on the market weren’t only expensive, but also didn’t meet all my requirements.
I wanted something that could support either iPad or laptop, would be able charge either device, featured a towel and drink holder.
Given this, I decided to design and manufacture my own!
The table is made from 3D printed PLA and the legs from birch. The table is fully modular and features tool-less assembly.
I recently needed to travel internationally with my bike to an Ironman event and figured it’d be a good idea to fit by bike with an AirTag so that I could track it, in case there was any logistics issues and for a little bit of added security.
I designed and 3D printed a holder to fit within the seat post of the bike, which slides into the bike seat tube and remains concealed. There was an option of fixing the tag to the inside of the frame using an adhesive, however the tag requires its batteries to be replaced every ~12 months, so the requirement to be able to remove (easily enough) had to be inherent in the design.
There are a number of commercially available AirTag holders that fit below the seat, or under bottle cages, but given my bike geometry and decreased security, I decided to design my own. The AirTag is still able to tx/rx through the carbon frame and works well!
I had been busy training for a bunch of triathlons over the last year, however since triathlon season is now complete, I’ve been able to put a whole lot more time into the clock project.
As it stands today, the electronics and mech design is at 95% completion. Starting the fun process of procurement and assembly.
Regarding software, the base code of both sets of microcontrollers (master + slave) are programmed and RTOS running. CAN comms between MCU’s operating and master MCU sending motion commands to slaves. Slave control of each clock functional.
