Author Archives: robertwilkie

Turn your digispark into a rubber ducky

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The hacking tool. Looks like someone ported the tools to the ATiny, in this case the DigiSpark system, which runs from $1.5 to $8. Its not as fancy as the original, but it will do the job. DIY Rubber Ducky … Continue reading →

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I want one, Badge based CNC

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically made a portable CNC badge. The source/CNC bits have not been posted yet, suppose to be in October and the author figures it will cost 10-12 dollars in materials to make. This is something I will try … Continue reading →

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3D print a radius gauge

Posted on September 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this is handy, you can use this to get the radius of a circle with a caliper. Its going on my list of things to print. 3D Printed Radius Gauge, Just Add Calipers (And A Wee Bit Of Math) … Continue reading →

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Nice Trebuchet build

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This build seems to wrap the weight end in a separate arm from the part that slings out the payload. And seems to do a really good job of it. I like the stats the author has on how far … Continue reading →

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Turn your tablesaw into a disk sander

Posted on September 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this idea but….not so sure I want fine dust in the tablesaw. I know it makes savings anyways, but I see a few issues, one getting the “sand blade” to fit. And two, the micro dust factor… Either … Continue reading →

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Make your own Legend of Zelda night light

Posted on September 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Now given alot of the cutout is done with a Laser CNC, there is still alot to do. You have to build the internal glass frame, glue all the inside wooden parts to it, etc etc. … Continue reading →

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Make your own anti boil over pot lid holder

Posted on September 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is cool compare to my method of just moving the lid a bit and hope for the best. The author posted up the vector pictures so you can CNC these out yourself. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/anti-boil-over-gadget-69465?homelistings#post116980

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Nice phone charging stand build

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a phone charging stand to put in the wall https://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Stand-With-Integrated-Charger/

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Make custom foam inserts for your tools

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Downside is you need a laser CNC, I think you could do this with a regular CNC as well, just not so sure how well the drill will do with foam. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Foam-Inserts-Laser-Cut-Foam/

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Glass Jar Pumpkin

Posted on September 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, surpised the tape comes off OK for the “face” part of the jar. https://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Jar-Jackolantern/

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