Showing posts with label Candy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Candy. Show all posts

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Candypult--Computer Controlled Candy Catapult

cover1.jpgschematic1.jpgLet's start with the parts list and schematic.

Parts:
Arduino
(2) Hitec HS-311 servo motors (Amazon.com)
(1) Hitec HS-645MG servo motor (high torque)--Amazon.com
(1) mini Servo YKS SG90 (Amazon.com)
(1) Two channel remote control toy--I got a car for $11.99 at a local pharmacy
(3) 5 volt relays--Jameco.com #139977 (these are polarized so that positive voltage on one coil lead causes it to pick up, but the other polarity doesn't; you can produce the same result with a 5 volt relay and a diode.  Relays "B" and "C" only operate one at a time--based on the polarity provided.)
1/4" x 3 1/4" x .025 spring (available at Lowes)
(6) 12" servo extension cables
Spring from a ballpoint pen
4" lazy susan http://www.amazon.com/Capacity-Bearing-Turntable-Bearings-VXB/dp/B002TIKEQ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372692771&sr=8-2&keywords=lazy+susan+4+inch
9 volt, 500 ma DC power supply
6 volt, 1 amp DC power supply
3D printed parts, design and print files at:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:110350
Wood, screws,paint, wire, jumpers


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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Nutella Candy: Ferrero Rocher

ferrerorocher.jpgMake your own Ferrero Rocher candy with only four ingredients!  If you've never experienced the chocolate hazelnut blss that is Ferrero Rocher, then you don't know what you've been missing.  Fortunately, this homemade version is every bit as good (I even think better), than the store bought kind.  And if you're already a Nutella fan, then you know you're in for a delight.  This is a very easy recipe for homemade Ferreros and tastes like absolute heaven, so I do hope you give it a try! ingredients.jpgIngredients  1 cup (155g) whole raw hazelnuts - separate out 36 good looking whole nuts for the centers1 cup (255g) Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread1/2 cup (75g) crushed hazelnut wafer cookies (I used Pepperidge Farm’s Pirouettes, but any wafer will do!)1 cup (175g) chocolate: dark or milk - your choice. Use something nicer than chocolate chips. I was really sad I tried this shortcut.
Tools BowlsSpoon or silicone spatulaCookie Scoop - I use this one Cookie sheet or tray 
Makes about 3 dozen

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