Author Archives: robertwilkie

OK I think I would have spent the 20 minutes cutting the wire

Posted on January 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author took a old manual cable cutter, sunk 4 days to build an automated cable cutter. Cable Cutting Machine Makes Fast Work of a Tedious Job

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Cool light

Posted on January 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice light build.  I like the jig the author made for carving out the center of a 4×4 post too. https://www.instructables.com/id/FADing-Fall-Asleep-Device/

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Homemade air purifier

Posted on January 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build…bit more work than I would want to try. https://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Purifier/

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Nice write up on a CNC build

Posted on January 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

Author did a good job spelling out the parts and how to build this.  Total cost was around $400 to build.  You could go cheaper with using something besides t-bar. https://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-DIY-CNC-Machine/

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Make a wing bolt from a plastic bottle

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Basically the author cuts off the bottle top, and melts it to a bolt.  Only thing is the plastic heated up can let out some potential poisonous gases.  So make sure you do it in a well ventilated … Continue reading →

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Use a Fire tablet for a RPi Monitor

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are connecting to the monitor (tablet) over WiFi and as a remote desktop.  Good way to re purpose old tablets thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-use-a-kindle-fire-as-a-monitor-for-raspberr/

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Make your own sanding barrels for a dremel

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Seems like a good idea if you want alot of different grits and use different sandpaper.  I like the jig the author makes to cut the rod to size. https://makezine.com/2018/01/18/make-dremel-tool-sanding-drums/

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Interesting build for a powder coating tool to paint with

Posted on January 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to “paint” objects with powder paint.  Me…I think I will stick with spray paint for now. Powder Coating with a Fluidized Bed https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/potting-e1514067042398.png?w=800

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This beats some other wall mounts for RPi’s

Posted on January 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author basically puts an electric box in the wall and has all the electronics in there.  Good idea.  But…  Not to thrilled with the wiring job.  I am pretty sure thats not up to code.  … Continue reading →

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A homemade Shapeoko

Posted on January 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author says it cost him roughly $700 in materials.  You can get the same thing for $1200 and alot less work to put it together…so….its a tough call here.  Its a nice build but alot of work.  … Continue reading →

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