Daniel Foote

The personal website of Daniel Foote. Posts on random projects over the years, and an online resume of sorts.

Washing Machine Completion Monitor

Like many homes, we have a washing machine and dryer. But ours are a few generations back, and don't have any of the more modern Wifi features that are becoming common. In addition, they're on the other side of the house, and we often don't hear when....

Virtual USB flash drive for a non-networked CNC router

Recently, a business that we worked with purchased a brand new 1325 CNC router - that is a CNC router with a 1300mm x 2500mm working area, fitted with an automatic tool changer. While a fantastic machine, there were a few things missing from the mach....

3D Printed Normally Closed CNC Tool Height Setter

Recently, a business that we worked with purchased a brand new 1325 CNC router - that is a CNC router with a 1300mm x 2500mm working area, fitted with an automatic tool changer. While a fantastic machine, there were a few things missing from the mach....

Rain-testing via the internet sprinkler controller (old)

The sprinkler controller described here applies to my previous house. The controller worked flawlessly for four years. The new owners of the house wanted a traditional controller, so it was uninstalled and replaced. Wow! This is an old project. Your ....