Author Archives: robertwilkie

Convert a batter fan to run off Dewalt batteries

Posted on September 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  I have one of the 02Cool fans and it uses an ungodly number of D batteries.  So this build is a nice alternative to that.  And cheaper (if you already have the materials). than buying the … Continue reading →

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Need to find something in GIT?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool called GitMiner, seem to do more than you can with google. GitMiner – Advanced Tool For Mining Github

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Convert a bunch of fans to be side mounted ceiling fans

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The author needed to push the heat back down from a high ceiling to him, but could not afford to loose the ceiling hieght for a roof mounted fan.  So he build this custom design from standard floor … Continue reading →

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How to make your own steam bender

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

I was on another topic and stumbled on this.  Pretty straight forward build and cheap to make a way to steam boards to bend them. http://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/q-a-steam-bending-gear

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Make a mini battle bot with a bottle

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was a pretty neat start of a battle bot.  Basically using a bottle as the shield for the bot.  I would be even more impressed if the author used other recycled parts too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Bottle-Combat-Robot/

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Nice build to pipe concrete to make decorations

Posted on September 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically you trace a printout with the concrete.  It came out interesting like.  I wonder about Halloween decorations with this technique.  I like how he gets it to “curve” on a pipe. http://makezine.com/2017/09/05/experimenting-with-concrete/

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Nice and simple looknig paper towel holder

Posted on September 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty easy build.  Only thing is copper isn’t the cheapest material to get, so this could be a good build with leftovers. http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Industrial-Copper-Pipe-Paper-Towel-Holder/

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Make an MQTT water leak alarm

Posted on September 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, takes an ESP and makes it into a wireless water alarm to alert your home system or phone.  Me…I would like a little more security on the device myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-Water-Leak-Detector-MQTT-Homie/

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So, CNN videos not enough

Posted on September 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Article goes on about sites that do not filter the content of videos.  Looks like it could get pretty gruesome. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-shocking-video-websites-news/

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One colorful Pinwheel wind generator

Posted on September 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Too many folks shoot down wind power cause of the “looks”.  This is a nice take on that to improve the look (thought the output may suffer).  My 2 cents, I think I would build smaller … Continue reading →

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