Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make your own bench boards

Posted on May 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

So you got ones of those vice benches, and the boards on it are all worn out.  Then you can use this write-up to build spares. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Spare-Diy-Bench-Boards-and-Save-Mone/

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Interesting build of a Dyson fan from scratch

Posted on May 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author builds even a PC fan in this one from scratch.  Me…I think I would just use one from an old PC. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Dyson-Fan-at-Home/

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Make a custom Illuminated LED sign

Posted on May 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like how the author hollowed out the letters for the LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Illuminated-LED-Sign/

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Cool countdown build with Micro:bit

Posted on May 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

I started tinkering with a Micro:bit, they have a nice simple interface for kids and looks like its a project that is taking off (they are cheap too).  The author here as a nice simple project you can do with … Continue reading →

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Why didn’t I think of this, Skim Reaper

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its a tool that will read if 2 mag reader heads are in an ATM (thus a skimmer is in there) instead of just the 1. https://gizmodo.com/nypd-testing-skim-reaper-to-fight-credit-card-fraud-1825927938

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Card Reader for equipment

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an arduino to automate access to equipment. http://www.instructables.com/id/Card-Reading-Shop-Power-Switch/

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Nice and cheap build for a light panel

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author took some LED stripes, and a broken LCD monitor for its case to make the panel.  Nice idea (I can see doing this to make a light for plants. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Super-Bright-LED-Light-Panel-Simple-/

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Nice simple 3D printed pump

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Take an old CPU fan and 3D print out the rest to make the pump.  Then use that for some water toys. http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Brushless-Pump/

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Cool 3D printed airplane launcher

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice cool 3D printed paper airplane launcher. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mavericks-Launcher/

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Cool motion sensor horn

Posted on May 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Need a quick alarm system or animal determinate, this is a nice build that will help with that. http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-Motion-Sensor-Horn/

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