Yesterday, I got this idea to create a “pool marvel,” a sort of automated system for managing… well, I wasn’t entirely sure what it would manage at first. But the name sounded cool, so I went with it.
I started by grabbing some scrap wood I had lying around in the garage. Figured I’d build a physical container of sorts, something to hold… something. It was all very vague at this point, to be honest.
Building the Physical Structure
First, I cut the wood into four equal pieces for the sides and a larger square for the base. My sawing skills are… let’s just say “rustic.” But hey, it doesn’t have to be perfect, right?
Next, I nailed the sides to the base, using some old rusty nails I found in a coffee can. A couple of them bent sideways, but I managed to hammer them in eventually. It looked more like a lopsided box than a pool, but I pressed on.
The “Automation” Part
This is where things got a bit tricky. I wanted it to be “automated,” but I’m no engineer. My idea of automation is basically using duct tape and hope. I found an old remote-controlled car, took it apart, and tried to attach the motor to… well, I wasn’t sure what to attach it to.
I spent a good hour fiddling with wires and batteries, getting absolutely nowhere. The motor would whir, but nothing else would happen. I considered giving up, but the name “pool marvel” kept echoing in my head. It sounded too epic to abandon.
A Change of Plans
After a snack break (very important for creative problem-solving), I decided to ditch the whole motor idea. Sometimes, simple is better. Instead, I focused on making the box look a bit more…marvel-ous.
I grabbed some blue paint and slapped it onto the inside of the box. Now it at least looked like a pool (a very small, very wooden pool). Then I found some small plastic figurines – a tiny diver and a rubber ducky – and placed them inside.
The Final Result
So, the “pool marvel” isn’t exactly automated. It doesn’t manage anything. It’s basically a blue-painted wooden box with some toys in it. But you know what? I built it. And for a few hours, I got to be creative and escape the daily grind.
Maybe I’ll revisit the automation part later. Maybe I’ll add some flashing lights. Or maybe it will just stay a simple, slightly wonky, “pool marvel.” And that’s perfectly fine, too.
