I Built a Real-Life Minecraft Piston (That Actually Works!)

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Ever wondered if you could bring a Minecraft piston to life? In this episode of Melo Labs, I take on the challenge of creating a fully functional, automatically actuated Minecraft piston!

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https://www.patreon.com/Mellow_labs/shop/diy-minecraft-piston-1685232?source=storefront

Code:
https://github.com/FireMarshmellow/piston_webui/blob/main/picton.ino

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0:00 - Intro & Project Overview
0:37 - Research & Design Constraints
1:56 - Electronics & Power Setup
5:10 - 3D Modeling & Printing
7:54 - Assembly & Fit Testing
10:33 - Sanding, Priming & Painting
12:50 - Adding Minecraft Textures
13:18 - Final Assembly & Wiring
17:42 - Programming & Motor Testing
21:16 - Finished Build Reveal
21:37 - Budget & File Info
23:05 - Outro & Final Thoughts

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