Mobaco - Doors & Gates
It's still funny to see what the boys are creating with Mobaco. The doors & gates are always used. Somehow they like this simple addition. So after a request for new wall pannels, it's also time updating the gates: The wooden parts from the left 2 buildings were already made. Main concern: "The double doors […]
Pico/mPython - smart car DIY
Time for a new robot approach: building a 'smart car' platform. Having some Arduino Uno experiences some years back, it's time to learn something new: After reading this inspiring medium article: "Pico Bot" by Doug Blanding, there is no reason to wait any longer. This post is about: Major software upgrade: The Build It's the updated version, […]
Dom Tower & Church
Project: Swiss cheese. It's finaly time, recreating a Mobaco model on my own. After visiting the beautiful Dom Tower in Utrecht, we bought a puzzle version for our kids... That's a nice start, understanding the properties of the church, at least, that is what I was expecting.. Dom Tower - Top section Since the Dom […]
Mobaco 100 Years
This year Mobaco celibrates its 100 years of existing, turning a vintage toy into an antique toy... So it was time for creating nice presents for both Nick & Caspar during this special 100 years Mobaco. Not only for their part of researching Mobaco, but also organising some Mobaco exibitions, still sharing new Mobaco findings […]
Pi Wars 2024 - Dynamometer
For Pi Wars 2024 we are using RTClib-lite board. (team blog) This is semi-open hardware/software solution for controlling differential drive robots. It's having ao. good working odometry on board, enabling deadreckoning. This configuration has proven itselfs already multiple times (like many RoboRama tournements) as a high quality robust drive platform. But driving a robot precisly […]
Pi Wars 2024 - Distaster zone
Ever heard about Pi Wars? Pi Wars is a non-destructive, Raspberry Pi-based robotics competition with both autonomous and remote-controlled challenges. It takes place in-person over a single weekend and features teams of school students, families and hobbyists as well as solo roboteers. The event open to anyone on planet Earth! I joint a small group in The […]
Reconstruction Model-Z
Model Z was issued around 1931. Unfortunately this set is never produced. Together with C. Mol, we reconstructed these exciting 'new' elements. There are 3 examples found, where the new constuction elements were used. And simular LeoCAD models were created: After some iterations it was time build these parts in real, using plywood: The roof […]
Marble Tracks
These marble track parts from Hubelino are great! The fit very well on top of Duplo bricks, so building different marble tracks are very easy & fun to play with. The 'basic building box' provides a good basis. What other fun bricks could be added to the system? There are ofc. some copycats, but there […]
Laser cutter
The DIY CNC milling machine is nice, but working with plating requires different tooling. Why not build a laser cutter myselfs? After reading a couple of blogs about creating a DIY laser tube, that seems to be too much work, while still generating an unreliable max.40 Watt laser beam. Still very cool, but actually I […]
Elba - Moubal
Construction toy, manufactured by 'van Mouwerik and Bal', Dutch company Moubal, Zeist, The Netherlands, between 1939~1941. The full set consists of stamped cardboard material: trusses, floor tiles, walls & fences. More information + manuals: mobaco.nl/Elba Patented Patent (NL49313C) was filed by Harmen Elsinga on 27 January 1939 and granted in September 1940. Boxes A & B […]