Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice write up for a draw bot

Posted on April 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have seen several of these builds, but not a good write up on one til now. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Drawing-Machine/

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Cool mini display to use with an arduino

Posted on April 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Talk about tiny, the “kit” costs about $15, not terrible cost. http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Started-With-05-OLED-Display/

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Neat ratchet bar clamp build

Posted on April 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build, that you can do with basic tools if needed.  Me…I think I will buy what I need for under $20.  Still a nice build http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ratchet-bar-clamp-66966?homelistings#post109126

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Nice write up on how to convert an image to CNC it out

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author does it for a laser cutter, but you could apply this for a standard CNC too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Images-Into-DXF-Files-for-Laser-Cutting/

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Adding smarts to your standard IP securing Camera

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting project, the author is using a raspberry pi in the middle to help detect what an object is. Enhancing my ordinary IP security cameras with AI

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Another interesting belt sander build

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Folks put a lot of time building these things.  I wonder if just getting the $60 one at Harbor Freight is worth it over this build? http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/1-beltsander-grinder-67109#post109550

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Using a laser based CNC for letter seals

Posted on April 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Clever idea.  I will have to try this out myself to make some custom letter seals.  Of course laser & paper makes me a little leery. Emboss Your own Seals with a Laser Cutter

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Cleaning your pool cartridge

Posted on April 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I always just hosed them off.  This would be interesting to try out as it looks pretty straight forward to do. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-a-Pool-Cartridge-Filter-System/

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Nice jig for making long angle cuts on a table saw

Posted on April 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

If you are making table legs and such this is a nice jig http://www.instructables.com/id/Tapering-Jig/

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Nice build for converting an Ryobi battery to an adjustable power supply

Posted on April 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, Pretty simple and cheap too for a portable power supply. http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Adjustable-Power-Supply-Ryobi-18V/

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