I've always been a last minute Christmas shopper and it has usually worked out. This year I had a request to get a Connect Four game, but I couldn't find it in stock anywhere. So I decided to make my own version of it.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect_four

After working like one of Santa's Elfs for a few hours (minus the green tights) I had beautiful Connect Four style game.

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Do you use solder ?

This is a stackable solder spool holder. You can make one for each of your spools of solder, and then stack them up out of the way when you are done with them !

You will need, some 1/8" (3mm) acrylic, about 7.5" by 10" of colored, and about 3.5" x 3.5" or clear. Plus some rod. I use 5/8" wooden dowel cut a little bit shorter then 3 1/4".

If you don't have a laser cutter but would like a solder spool holder, you can get the kit at SpikenzieLabs.com/catalog.
Follow the link to Lasered Items.

Experiment to change the back and forth arc motion of a hobby servo into a stepped circular motion.

See the video here:

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My entry for the 12x12 Lazzerbattle.

It's based on two of my photos, one is a view of the Empire State Building from NJ, and the other just some random NYC taxi.

Its meant to be a letter holder. There is a small "shelf" between the city and the taxi, for you to stack your mail.

This is a remake of something that my Dad made when I was a kid. His version was made of wood. Its cool because it makes the belt look like it is defeating gravity!