COVID-19 pandemic has affected many countries around the world. Standard operating procedures in every organization have changed to be able to address this 鈥渘ew normal.鈥� From requiring temperature checks and washing of hands before entry, to wearing protective clothing, everyone has accepted the new ways of doing things. This newsletter compiles a list of DIY projects for everyone to enjoy doing in line with the 鈥渘ew normal.鈥� The links in the components used were changed to point to more accessible online stores such as Lazada or Shopee for easier purchase.
This YouTube link gives a tutorial on how to build your own no-touch alcohol dispenser, so that you don鈥檛 need to worry about touching an infected surface. The materials are as follows:
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- Proximity Sensor ( )
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- DC Water Pump ()
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- TIP32C PNP Transistor ( )
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- Aquarium Tubing
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- Old Glass Jar
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- Old Ballpen
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- Sanitizer/ Rubbing Alcohol
This is another YouTube tutorial that allows you to check a person鈥檚 body temperature without contact.
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MLX90614 IR Temperature Sensor ()
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APDS-9960 Proximity Sensor ()
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128×32 I2C OLED Display ()
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Arduino Nano ()
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Piezo Buzzer ()
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TP4056 Battery Charging Module ()
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18650 Li-ion Rechargeable Cell ()
This next YouTube tutorial doesn鈥檛 make a disinfection bot but you can get an idea on how to make one. The project is a floor-cleaning robot which can be converted into something that uses a disinfectant spray.
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Acrylic sheets (x2) ()
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Motor Driver L298 ()
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Arduino Board Uno R3 ()
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Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 ()
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Ultrafire Battery 18650 3.7V ()
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Jumper Wire (x3)
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DC Motors (x5) & Wheel 65 x 26mm (x4) ()
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Switch
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Jumper Wires (x3: M-M, M-F, F-F)