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September ’23 Update

Hi Guys,

I’ve got loads of stuff to talk about this month. I have several cool projects in the works: wifi enabled official firmware, a squeezer mechanism, and a TCode hand controller device.

Those of you who have been following my r...

Video - Squeezer mechanism demo

Hi guys,

I've finally come up with a squeezer mechanism that I feel is practical and safe enough to build into one of my designs. In this video I give a quick demonstration of the principle behind it, and the concept demonstrator mechanism t...

August '23 Update

Hi Guys,

First of all, I am pleased to be able to promote some inspired work by a fellow creator Sorites Paradox. They've already contributed a lot to our little comm...

July Release - Hall Effect Sensor Mount

This is the Hall effect sensor mount for the SSR1. Mounted using 2x M3x8mm bolts with nuts and washers. You will need to also glue a 5mm cube magnet into the drive clamp.

The Arduino code is attached. Note that the Hall effect sensor startup...

Video - SSR1 Hall Effect Sensor Setup

Hi guys,

I've had a really rough couple of months and I'm very conscious of being way behind, so I'm putting out this release now. This video shows you how to install the Hall Effect Sensor into the SSR1. I will be following up very soon wit...

July '23 Update

Hi guys,

First things first. I am pleased to say that I now have a promo video up on YouTube.

It's taken me far longer than it should have to get around to making thi...

June Release - SSR1 Alpha4

This is the June release: SSR1 Alpha4.

I have made just a few incremental improvements over last month's release but I think that together these changes represent a big leap forward for SSR1.

I have updated the outer case parts so that...

June Livestream

Hi guys,

This is the Supporter ($2) post for June.

In this livestream I demonstrate the upgrades to the SSR1 drive mechanism, showcasing how it is now the fastest stroker in the west. I also show the upgrades I've made to the SSR1 out...

June '23 Update

Somehow it's now June!

This month I want to put out my last update on SSR1 for a while. I am going to release an improved set of case parts with better joins and a mechanism upgrade that should make the device a lot faster.

I seem to b...

Video - Wiring & Soldering SSR1

This is the $2 post for May, recorded during my livestream.

This is a video guide to wiring up the SSR1. I use pre-crimped jumper leads and therefore the only tools you will need are a soldering iron and a craft knife. Be careful though, be...

May Release - SSR1 Alpha3

This is the March-May release: SSR1 Alpha3. 

I've made a couple of small changes to the hardware but some substantial improvements to the electronics, software and the documentation. SPI feedback is now incorporated, which represents a ...

May '23 Update

Hi Guys,

Well I finally got here. I've finished a much more comprehensive set of instructions for SSR1, which will go live today and should make this device a lot more accessible to those of you who want to have a go at building one. I've al...

Video - Brushless Motor Control Explained

This is the $2 post for April, recorded during my livestream.

This is a quick explanation of how the brushless motor inside the SSR1 works, and how it is controlled via the motor controller and encoder.

I'm still playing catchup, so s...

April '23 Update ...continued

I'm glad that there was such a positive response to my 1st April post. I've literally missed the opportunity the last two years and I wasn't going to this time around!

March and April have gone by crazily fast, and due to a mix of illness, s...

April '23 Update

Hi Guys,

It's a new month so I am pleased to be able to announce a new feature I will be adding to the OSR2 this month. 

Working on SSR1 has been taking up a lot of my time, but as you know I like to get out regular hardware relea...

Video - SSR1 Setup

This is the $2 post for March, recorded during my livestream this month.

This is a quick video guide that aims to explain some of the nuances to setting up the SSR1 drive train. I hope I've covered all the basics. Be sure to drop me an @ in ...

March ’23 Update

Hi Guys,

This month I’m going to be making the SSR1 Alpha design a bit more accessible, and I’ve got some exciting news from a major adult video site adding TCode support (ie SSR1, OSR2, SR6) to their player.

As you will know I am ...

February Release - SSR1 Alpha2

This is the case that fits around the drive mechanism released last month. Two of the parts have been updated (Spine Top and Spine Base).

There's also an updated Arduino sketch. This is an interrim version that doesn't require a microswitch,...

SSR1 Progress & February Livestream

Hi guys,

This is the Supporter ($2) post for February

I've been working very hard this month on getting the SSR1 design to a state where I can release the STLs for the outer casing. I thought you would appreciate a few pictures of how ...

February '23 Update

Hi Guys,

We now have a working single axis mechanism driven by a brushless motor. This month I will be completing the design and you will get to see the SSR1 with its jacket on.

I have also created a fully 3D-printable case designed to...

January Release - SSR1 Alpha

Hi Guys, this is the first release of my first brushless motor device. Exciting!

I've run out of month so the Arduino code will follow in the next couple of days, but otherwise this release should be everything you will need to build the mec...

Video - SSR1 Demo

This is the $2 post for January. It's a first look at the Silent Stroker Robot, 1-axis, recorded during my second livestream this month.

The SSR1 is a an experimental design that I will be releasing to you guys in the very near future. It's ...

Tempest's Dispatches - December

Hello Benefactors. I'm slowly getting back on top of things after being unwell. Here’s what I was working on in December.

Despite my illness I actually managed to get a surprising amount done. The area that saw the most progress was my bru...

Tempest's Dispatches - November

Hello Benefactors. Sorry for the delay. Here’s what I was working on in November.

As you will know my November release was a set of adaptors that allowed the Feel Stroker fleshlight alternative to be used with the OSR2 and SR6, and with th...

January ’23 update

Hi guys,

It’s time to look back on 2022 and to talk about some of the really cool stuff I have planned for 2023. Essentially, this coming year is going to be the year of the brushless motors and some new machines driven by them.

In t...

December Release - Open Receiver

I've had a number of requests to support other toys with OSR2 and SR6, so here's another. As expected it's a simple one, but hopefully useful.

This is an open receiver design for OSR2 or SR6. It's designed so that in theory you can strap any...

Video - Brushless Motor Gearbox Progress

Hi guys,

I'm not feeling well enough to do a livestream this evening, so instead I've recorded a quick video showing you what I was was going to demo on the stream.

This is a quick peek at the progress I've made toward my long term goa...

December '22 Update

Hi Everyone,

This month there's some new hardware for OSR2/SR6, a quick update on my brushless motor work, and some exciting news for all TCode device users.

Those of you on my Maker ($8) tier will have already seen my recent release o...

Video - November Livestream

This is a video recorded during the November livestream.

I talked about Kiiroo Keon compatible parts I have been designing, and CAD modelling in general. I also gave a sneak peek at the gearbox I am considering for a brushless motor based OS...

November Release - Feel Stroker Receiver

I've had a number of requests to support other toys with OSR2 and SR6, so this is the first.

This is a full suite of options to allow you to use the Kiiroo Keon's Feel Stroker with the OSR2 and SR6, with or without the T-wist. The fixed rece...