Project Description

This is a washing machine I built for the purpose of cleaning shop towels from my garage. I designed this washing machine to be able to be powered by a 12 volt car cigarette lighter or a standard wall outlet with a 12 volt power supply.

Project Parts

• 5 Gallon Bucket and lid
• 12 volt DC motor
• 12 volt 5amp power supply
• Arduino Uno
• 4 Channel Relay Board
• Grit Guard
• PVC End Cap
• cotter pin
• clevis pin
• 3D printed flange
• 9 volt battery
• 9 volt battery connector
• 9-12 volt 2.1mm jack
• bread board
• electrical wire
• momentary pushbuttons
• resistors
• cutting board

Project Tools

• cordless drill
• 1/2" twist drill
• solder
• soldering iron
• 7/16" wrench
• hacksaw
• electrical tape
• 3D printer

Project Dates

• April 2017 - May 2019