Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make a concrete cutting board

Posted on February 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have been on a concrete kick lately, this is an interesting build, but …seems like a heavy solution for a cutting board.  Cool looking thought. http://www.adailysomething.com/2013/09/diy-concrete-cheeseboard.html

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Even Google is in IoT Cloud

Posted on February 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Sounds like the API is now open beta.  Looks interesting, basically its a way for IoT to feed data back to a central system that can be used to process it. Google's Cloud IoT Core is now generally available

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3D print your own brace

Posted on February 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Well in this case you print the flat version, then heat it up and shape it.  Clever idea, I can see this being expanded on where doctors could make custom braces in house. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Thumb-Wrist-Immobilization-Brace/

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How to find a DNS service for home network

Posted on February 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice review of different tools you can use to find out which DNS service could be a good choice for you for your home network to increase speed. https://www.howtogeek.com/342330/how-to-choose-the-best-and-fastest-alternative-dns-server/  

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Converting a nut to a ring

Posted on February 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build…just…OMG its alot of work.  I think I will just buy one for $20 https://www.instructables.com/id/Stainless-Steel-Nut-Ring-V20/

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Cool LED Table build

Posted on February 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this LED table build.  But..if you want the kit its Europe only customers.  Still looks straight forward enough to build on your own. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-DIY-LED-Table-Kit/

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Interesting Arduino alternatives

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

the ESP’s (NodeMCU’s) are already one I play with, they are cheap and easy to use, and have wifi (kindof).  STM32 (Blue Pill) sounds promising, but I haven’t had a chance to try one out yet. MSP430, I tried these … Continue reading →

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How to run apps in Windows

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting its an emulator for andriod basically to allow you to run apps on Windows.  One is called Bluestack.  The other is NoxPlayer. https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/heres-how-to-get-android-apps-running-on-your-laptop-1823353447

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Make a propane cannon

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Too funny.  Its like 2 engineers building it and then surpised that it works. https://makezine.com/2018/02/14/making-propane-cannon-lessons/

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A really simple foam cutter build

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the more simpler builds I have seen.  Cheap too…well except the battery could be a bit in cost. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Electric-Foam-Cutter/  

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