A Simple Smoke Generator

Here is a simple design for a smoke generator that you could build from parts you probably already have or can easily source.

Easy LED Lighting System

Remove the PCB from an old or broken servo and unsolder the wires going to the motor. Connect the LED on those wires. The potentiometer has to be in the center position. You can either glue it in position or read the values of the center position with a multimeter and replace the potentiometer with resistors. Also works with a relay. Remember to check voltages and current levels or damage could occur. Thanks Dean for a simple and bright idea.

Lead for Ballast or Keels

I had been searching all over Gauteng for lead shot for my sail boat’s keel. i had been told to try gun shops, fishing shops, curtain shops, you name it, even to make my own. The costs were also through the roof, so I nearly gave up, then by chance I popped into a diving shop and guess what, they have a new dive belt weight that is made of material and has lead shot in small plastic bags inside. It was R70 for 1kg. Hope this helps! You can also get used lead balance weights from tire fitment shops. They are filthy from road dirt, but after melting and pouring you can get clean, bright lead again. Because of environmental concerns, lead weights on car wheels are being phased out. Remember that lead is highly toxic so handle it with care.

Your First Boat

If this is your first boat build, a good idea is to choose two boats, one inexpensive simple one to learn from and to get you on the water quickly, as well as to have some fun whilst building the more fancier, costly, time consuming and detailed one. You learn a lot by getting a boat on the water, from design, costs and layout, to where all the bits need to go and the weights, center of balance, etc.

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Most important is to have fun!