SparkFun Electronics Commentsurn:uuid:214d0e4e-f1b1-d287-ce26-ac5b4c9f82492024-03-29T03:19:53-06:00SparkFun ElectronicsThe Crazy Maker Guy! on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.The Crazy Maker Guy!urn:uuid:ed43c77c-ee5c-b6e6-4ee2-a2e1bda41de62018-02-04T07:15:50-07:00<p>Everyone Needs A Little S.H.O.V.E.L in their life</p>
Pearce on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Pearceurn:uuid:1d8b15b4-b853-5b63-35b8-b180e2b1e4192013-10-01T15:55:36-06:00<p>So update on this: field testing has found that TSA will indeed take it away.</p>
Mr. Patrick on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Mr. Patrickurn:uuid:094ddc86-7f56-46c4-0ba8-ba481f0161022013-09-28T13:50:29-06:00<p>You know, it's made of titanium so you can pretty much poke holes in most any metal. I experimented with a can of coconut milk. I used the GLC to grip the edge of the can and cut into the rim of the lid with the serrated edge. From my experience I would say it out-performs the average hunting knife for this purpose. I would challenge someone to open a can using just the foon. Something tells me it could be done.</p>
The Mighty Drake on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.The Mighty Drakeurn:uuid:5dfcebe9-ee93-4cb6-33cb-60ae0d0d1bfa2013-09-06T12:15:37-06:00<p>I am open-sourcing everything now!</p>
Rohar on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Roharurn:uuid:0afe2c6f-d695-36d5-1c96-733b687e1f4b2013-09-05T20:26:40-06:00<p>You should add "bad word generator" as one of the features. At least until you get the @$#!? para cord fed into that way too small hole.</p>
Toni_K on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Toni_Kurn:uuid:a5400bfd-6a77-4ac5-08e7-15e031ef7e902013-08-29T09:32:20-06:00<p>Thanks for the great field testing report! We'll see what we can do about getting a care package together :)</p>
thisupend on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.thisupendurn:uuid:51214a92-86e5-bfda-5d28-7c83746734d12013-08-29T03:19:42-06:00<p>OK i got a few days ago. It works great for MREs, the spork side is larger than the mre spoon and is at the right angle for scooping out of the pouch, the serrated part works ok for opening the pouches (about as good as a butter knife) i find the logo part works better, haven't tried the bottle opener yet (need to get downrange for that), the hole for the para-cord could be bigger (say 1/4 inch instead of 1/8 in) i would give 4.5 flames out of 5. The rest of the guys in my squad want one. Please think of the troops and send some of these in a care package!!!</p>
SuperCrackMunkey on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.SuperCrackMunkeyurn:uuid:9423919f-6fac-9b6f-762e-5462ef5e0e592013-08-13T01:37:18-06:00<p>"Basic functions include:
fork, spoon, butter knife, bottle
opener, and survival rope.
Advanced functions must be
unlocked through training and
discipline." Probably the best Datasheet ever.</p>
KM4HPK on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.KM4HPKurn:uuid:d361169c-3bee-3a1f-2cba-7a8ca8b7db5f2013-08-10T16:50:47-06:00<p>I am using Autodesk AutoCAD Inventor to edit the .stp file and there are not any surfaces that I can make a 2d sketch on or put a plane parallel to surface through point.<p>How on Middle-Earth did you manage to design this Orc, I mean spork</p></p>
AsaJ on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.AsaJurn:uuid:ac74f32a-2d31-69d7-605f-45b0725ccc452013-08-08T13:39:13-06:00<p>3d printed stainless steel probably would be. Has anyone plugged this into shapeways or ponoko? I'm curious what it's cubic centimeterage would be. (Acre is to acreage as centimeter is to centimeterage right?)</p>
Chris. on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Chris.urn:uuid:34da3a9b-9d04-822e-8ef1-e5db381ba6c82013-07-25T22:03:33-06:00<p>Now you can open sauce with your open source.</p>
Customer #453081 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #453081urn:uuid:741bc098-f5fb-6a27-3747-91772115e1652013-07-24T20:13:56-06:00<p>How about giving a sparkfun logo shaped rubber cap for the edgy ends ? will be useful and safe..</p>
mikethelost on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.mikethelosturn:uuid:2f5e342f-f764-03e4-e8d2-e3e924ede7d72013-07-24T08:39:53-06:00<p>Yes! A can opener would make it perfect!</p>
mikethelost on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.mikethelosturn:uuid:7573808a-b28d-b478-572d-41e19492d8b42013-07-24T08:38:26-06:00<p>This would be a great idea! Would be perfect for camping or a survival kit for opening those old school cans that have none of them fancy pull-tab thingies.</p>
Customer #448925 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #448925urn:uuid:f379ef8c-2469-84c7-150d-a037c66681272013-06-23T07:05:52-06:00<p>I would love to see more done with the handle seems like a waste maybe a fish scaler on one side and ruler on the other side? Also any idea when you will get more in?</p>
M-Short on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.M-Shorturn:uuid:b7766903-7853-b445-060d-742b19f470bc2013-06-20T15:14:32-06:00<p>and your definition of food safe</p>
TheCentaur on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.TheCentaururn:uuid:ad33850a-9216-ccd5-8f75-23d11ee7d7472013-06-20T07:53:31-06:00<p>Good use for my S.H.O.V.E.L. - Opening SparkFun parts polybags...
<img src="http://www.centaur.org/stuff/shovelopen.jpg" alt=""></p>
Customer #255632 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #255632urn:uuid:d66fec43-f6b4-fa0a-f3d0-2f435c5bed8f2013-06-15T15:38:33-06:00<p>I love how in the datasheet "eating food" is the 7th item in the list of "Can be used for:" right behind cutting down trees.</p>
Billbo911 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Billbo911urn:uuid:0ec21495-f783-30fb-a694-cc80ba1adc5b2013-06-15T10:23:57-06:00<p>Photo contest needed! You using your S.H.O.V.E.L out in the wild. Remember, is more than just a tool for loading fuel into your system.</p>
Customer #222697 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #222697urn:uuid:e7a60ee0-6159-413a-ade6-de66a95b47192013-06-14T10:16:34-06:00<p>Does anyone know a UK or EU distributor that already ships those?
I'm going on a camping trip in July, would be perfect...</p>
stilldavid on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.stilldavidurn:uuid:c21f5ba4-174b-366d-af56-5f71b46ab31c2013-06-14T08:20:41-06:00<p>I have no idea what you're talking about. He was taking a nap.</p>
TheCentaur on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.TheCentaururn:uuid:f12bf88a-f245-b87e-2c99-c5ca6b2f396b2013-06-13T20:01:32-06:00<p>YEA! I have a S.H.O.V.E.L. ! And just in time too! I see they are now Out of Stock. Well I'm glad I got one, its a nice bit o'work.
Now to dream up a few more ideas for it besides the ones in the video. But just remember...
<img src="http://www.centaur.org/stuff/sparkfunbody.jpg" alt="shovel"><p>:)</p></p>
Paul Smith on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Paul Smithurn:uuid:135007aa-6753-d38f-a029-411fe5c242b12013-06-12T13:26:44-06:00<p>We have a guy who knows people who can get things done. He goes by the name Simon.</p>
mew on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.mewurn:uuid:a982a148-9a21-af2c-ad21-ef244c8242c72013-06-12T12:51:11-06:00<p>great that it's OSHW, but any suggestions how to actually get some made (that don't cost more than a B2 bomber toilet seat)? else the openness is rather moot.</p>
MikeGrusin on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.MikeGrusinurn:uuid:7ed11f4f-179d-9fb6-256b-6fafbcd62fca2013-06-12T12:20:36-06:00<p>These were fabricated in our completely automated robotic orbiting cleanroom manufacturing complex. Or China.</p>
Customer #197750 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #197750urn:uuid:e0eccec5-497a-adf8-5020-73127410e5022013-06-12T11:52:00-06:00<p>Hey so I was wondering how you fine fellows are making these. It looks like it was done on a punch press, but does SparkFun have such a thing in house?</p>
brennen on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.brennenurn:uuid:a964ca49-ae75-79af-fffa-27ff0cdfdc532013-06-12T10:39:27-06:00<p>Your IT department concedes a serious oversight on this one.</p>
Paul Smith on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Paul Smithurn:uuid:7327e823-6048-38bf-b1b7-d0803022499e2013-06-12T09:31:05-06:00<p>It's actually the left side of the SparkFun flame logo. Try squinting and tilting your head to the left to see it!</p>
Thinkerer on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Thinkererurn:uuid:80741907-d24e-c0dd-dbf8-68714d36b2202013-06-12T08:29:36-06:00<p>C'mon guys, fess up - the "Good Luck Concentrator" was a can opener that didn't work, right?</p>
Thinkerer on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Thinkererurn:uuid:5790bcaf-c125-5f34-96c5-f3a08784aa1c2013-06-12T07:24:07-06:00<p>If it occurs at the end of a phrase then it's a cadence, otherwise it's just part of the progression.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_are_pairs_of_chords_not_cadences</p>
Nate on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Nateurn:uuid:fa950747-0e84-2ab6-7764-41c6760ea5832013-06-11T20:34:04-06:00<p>[Feverishly checking domain name] Wow. Who would have thought. It's already registered: <a href="http://www.sporkfun.com" rel="nofollow">http://sporkfun.com</a></p>
Nate on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Nateurn:uuid:c9edc4b5-91ab-0f80-ea65-dc5afbe7167e2013-06-11T20:32:08-06:00<p>Let us know :)</p>
Paul Smith on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Paul Smithurn:uuid:e7991192-38c7-ef97-86b6-bb2d583b33ad2013-06-11T15:09:45-06:00<p>Yea yea. Ima change it when I get around to it.</p>
Billbo911 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Billbo911urn:uuid:c8effabe-93df-eed2-0971-ff36b8c5f28a2013-06-11T14:24:52-06:00<p>Dfpfpfpff Dfpfpfpfpff Dfpfppff tink tink....Dfpfpfpff Dfpfpfpfpff Dfpfppff tink tink....Dfpfpfpff Dfpfpfpfpff Dfpfppff tink tink....</p>
willnue on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.willnueurn:uuid:698e285c-a0d2-85e1-6f27-77506d5cf8b82013-06-11T12:57:59-06:00<p>What exactly does a "Wrap para chord" sound like?</p>
0xDBFB7 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.0xDBFB7urn:uuid:270a359f-fbc9-e780-a767-1303808d41db2013-06-10T14:55:53-06:00<p>The world needs a knork.</p>
Customer #302799 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #302799urn:uuid:a6964e4e-035c-85e0-a58b-b8e98d68fed72013-06-10T14:32:34-06:00<p>It's open-source, you can call it what ever you want. :)</p>
Paul Smith on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Paul Smithurn:uuid:35efb9e3-4ffb-f9c0-88dc-eb2dc48a8d582013-06-09T11:19:04-06:00<p>Stay here if you want Titanium though. They are asking 766.76 US Dollars for one, we can beat that price! :)</p>
supersat on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.supersaturn:uuid:13da3240-f11e-7b50-b727-cdab83e4bdd32013-06-09T03:27:44-06:00<p>Why is this out of stock? PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY!!11</p>
PocketBrain on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.PocketBrainurn:uuid:335329a5-53e7-78cd-229b-f0c644172b2c2013-06-08T09:12:01-06:00<p>Unwind the para cord a little or add a longer one and fashion a loop into the end. That's what I'm going to do. :-)</p>
PocketBrain on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.PocketBrainurn:uuid:0d4e02fa-b5bd-74e6-48d8-50bf754b176d2013-06-08T09:06:33-06:00<p>I already have a titanium spork. But it doesn't have knife, bottle opener, or para cord! :-)</p>
Noobulus on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Noobulusurn:uuid:ee4e400d-cfa1-833f-96ad-7f8c199b32932013-06-08T06:17:15-06:00<p>Or perhaps SporkFun?</p>
Customer #323120 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #323120urn:uuid:a935adf6-8e60-b9a2-1beb-bc6f05d615d02013-06-08T03:02:02-06:00<p>In case you want to create your own using custom materials: http://bit.ly/18eyEww</p>
Paul Smith on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Paul Smithurn:uuid:35c2a660-6421-7506-e929-e2223f647f612013-06-07T20:59:48-06:00<p>I'm sorry I failed you. You could also leave a hoop in the paracord.</p>
AdamTolley on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.AdamTolleyurn:uuid:d658e027-1773-54a3-88d0-a5fc9f32dacc2013-06-07T20:11:00-06:00<p>There's no reason it can't be both. I for one will endeavor to think of this as the sparkFoon, because thats just an awesome name.</p>
Chris58 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Chris58urn:uuid:cd687a8b-346f-ab68-bda8-ce0a577105f22013-06-07T16:19:24-06:00<p>Another fine product from the folks at SporkFun...</p>
Colin_C on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Colin_Curn:uuid:1f141fbc-2f11-c158-01a8-107e1a2829ad2013-06-07T15:47:27-06:00<p>They'll take it away.</p>
andy4us on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.andy4usurn:uuid:fa5a8fc2-7d79-39db-2b2a-c2faf6a8ae9c2013-06-07T15:10:44-06:00<p>As my boss says ................... beer is bread, but bread is not beer !</p>
Customer #443465 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Customer #443465urn:uuid:a6d54219-48c7-e0f5-de46-159a215289022013-06-07T14:19:00-06:00<p>And just when I thought you guys couldn't go any more Open Source...</p>
Steamcastle on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Steamcastleurn:uuid:4ba370a4-e874-9e72-0161-0372612990bd2013-06-07T13:57:06-06:00<p>well depends on what you are printing it in.</p>
sycophantic on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.sycophanticurn:uuid:698e78d6-5093-c175-6558-d6593ac9d9972013-06-07T12:29:03-06:00<p>I wonder what the TSA would think about this.</p>
James_H on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.James_Hurn:uuid:1b488b9e-c14e-2e1c-9ca4-b47f1ce64cc02013-06-07T11:53:48-06:00<p>Yaay! Stock Arrival Notification in my inbox!!</p>
Harrkev on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Harrkevurn:uuid:a6667685-397c-44d0-ff70-57a6ef445d1a2013-06-07T11:45:56-06:00<p>Ummm.. You COULD put a real can opener on the end instead of your logo. That would also work as a bottle opener, and you could still make the rounded edge of the can opener a serrated knife. This is cool, but having it be a can opener too would be far cooler.</p>
tetsujin on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.tetsujinurn:uuid:1aa92f1e-b6a8-dec5-9c83-a97045f97bac2013-06-07T11:35:41-06:00<p>A bottle opener is useful, but a can opener is -more- useful... Especially if the can opener can also open bottles.<p>I mean, if you've got a can of beans, and a spork to eat them with, that's a pretty good meal right there... Once you get the can open...</p><p>I don't know how well a can opener would mesh with the logo shape, though. Usually they got a point on the end to punch through the can's lid.</p></p>
CommitteeoftheUn-named on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.CommitteeoftheUn-namedurn:uuid:1dcddaee-9974-61ad-ab69-66910025306a2013-06-07T11:16:53-06:00<p>Just in time for ARRL Field Day! I love the taste of cold baked beans for breakfast. Kayakers will love this product too.</p>
andy4us on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.andy4usurn:uuid:29d992fc-7b56-edbb-0a30-60a9cce5f5f02013-06-07T10:33:46-06:00<p>I can see picking up a couple for camping, and too many sharp edges to be in a back pocket, and can never find a bottle opener at 2am sitting around a camp fire !</p>
M-Short on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.M-Shorturn:uuid:8ba897a0-5125-c9ea-04a1-39f45484da072013-06-07T10:14:56-06:00<p>Ahh, a "Swiss Cheese" SHOVEL!</p>
andy4us on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.andy4usurn:uuid:f2455ea4-f9cc-27a1-67bd-a3e13622f9942013-06-07T10:10:20-06:00<p>That hole is to anchor the paracord. Otherwise it will just unravel. I would prefer not making a choice between paracord, or tie off string. I would like both !</p>
BT on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.BTurn:uuid:230ec53f-5b6d-f6c6-d620-f8428b5092912013-06-07T09:54:04-06:00<p>Er... It -does- have a hole near the word SHOVEL. I give you points for accurate precognition though!</p>
One Chris Two Chris Red Chris Blue Chris on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.One Chris Two Chris Red Chris Blue Chrisurn:uuid:6d0bd05a-bbc9-8138-ae17-220efeb16b1c2013-06-07T09:33:42-06:00<p>Trust me, there was a very long discussion on what to call it and "sparkfoon" was tossed around quite a bit. We Just love our acronyms!
Remember:
Self-Contained Off-road Robotic Potato Inertial Opponent Neutralizer?
Fart Loudening Armpit Triggered Utilization Systemizer?
Great idea though! :D</p>
andy4us on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.andy4usurn:uuid:53f5219c-7e31-b5df-4911-9ceee04ce24d2013-06-07T09:22:45-06:00<p>Put a hole near where it says shovel so I can put in on a carabiner or tie a string to it. Actually, I think just a hole for some line would do, that would be a smaller hole than necessary for a 'biner, and then use the string to attach to the 'biner.</p>
RyeMAC3 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.RyeMAC3urn:uuid:73761777-c3a6-1422-2342-230bd9ab5f4c2013-06-07T08:53:20-06:00<p>Should be called the "sparkFoon".</p>
RyeMAC3 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.RyeMAC3urn:uuid:208dfe6e-fde1-e497-3626-f6edffb5e6c12013-06-07T06:34:57-06:00<p>Ah, you beat me to it!</p>
ThomasW on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.ThomasWurn:uuid:f3d5a06a-de32-64a0-a427-72f7c0f2de092013-06-06T19:55:39-06:00<p>I think it is really cool how this incorporates the SparkFun logo. However, it is probably a bit dangerous to just throw this in your backpack. Could use a case.</p>
Lowlight on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Lowlighturn:uuid:be17acb0-eb25-654c-c753-1765f1ee69b62013-06-06T15:52:15-06:00<p>Open IGS in FreeCAD -> select SHOVEL -> File -> Eport -> shovel_v1.stl -> open in Repetier Host -> Rotate X-axis 85 -> Rotate Z-axis 45 -> Slice -> Run/Print<p>wait...</p><p>3D printed SHOVEL(that isn't really food safe).</p></p>
Sora62896 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Sora62896urn:uuid:5a668ff9-cf33-7687-b699-69f7037d2c912013-06-06T14:44:38-06:00<p>soooooooooo AMAZING!!!! It's one of those things that you don't think you need until you see it, buy it, and realize how much time you've waisted without it</p>
RobertC. on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.RobertC.urn:uuid:a3d2bc5b-a00d-eea2-be89-5c688b8c49e82013-06-06T13:42:29-06:00<p>same thing...</p>
Richard Hart on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Richard Harturn:uuid:65e2300e-d1ad-96da-6481-3dda83d968842013-06-06T13:18:36-06:00<p>Inches one side, millimeters the other, doh!</p>
RobertC. on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.RobertC.urn:uuid:6bba04d3-6fac-b9f0-ad3f-e5ce5b7540d72013-06-06T13:04:52-06:00<p>ah, good idea!</p>
0xDBFB7 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.0xDBFB7urn:uuid:33842541-6f1c-b615-70e1-403660c6c37d2013-06-06T13:04:01-06:00<p>This is perhaps the coolest application of OSHW <em>ever</em>. I had never thought of Open Source this way (applied to "simple" products) before, but indeed, the sky's your oyster.<p>Edit: Sure the "good luck concentrator" isn't just a "minor skin ablation device"?</p></p>
Blueblast88 on TOL-11763 - SparkFun S.H.O.V.E.L.Blueblast88urn:uuid:4c8cbb17-310f-9fca-b0df-f0e19cc9e2ff2013-06-06T12:38:24-06:00<p>For a new revision you should add a 6 inch (or so) ruler engraved on the shaft :) but i love the product its very cool!</p>