Author Archives: robertwilkie

Want to learn about AI?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Check out deeplearning.ai (classes thru Coursera).  Looks pretty intense class too. https://www.coursera.org/learn/neural-networks-deep-learning

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I actually like the design over the story

Posted on August 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting story how the author goves over some expenses and issues when building hardware with a short delivery time.  Overall I like the build itself too. Rushing the Design and Construction of LED Centerpieces

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Turn a Dremel into a simple centrifuge

Posted on August 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

I am a little leery about a tube slipping out and shattering somewhere.  But overall the concept is pretty good.  Cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Dremel-Centrifuge/

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Another automated turret build

Posted on August 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit interesting since it seems to shoot bursts out instead of single shots.  The difference from past ones is no arduino involved (RPi and a hat for motor control), and no laptop to do image processing/etc. … Continue reading →

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Pretty simple 2D CNC arm

Posted on August 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically a simple plotter.  This one is a nice build cause you can move it around and it seems to cover a full 8×11 sheet of paper.  Could be worth checking out someday to build myself.  Oh uses an arduino … Continue reading →

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Nice cable holder build

Posted on August 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build, only issue is I do not fully understand how the author attached it to the table, since it looks like its in mid air. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Organizer-1/

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Convert a Fire Tablet to be more stock Android

Posted on August 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting set of tips on how to convert one to be more stock android without killing off athe Amazon extras. https://www.howtogeek.com/270382/how-to-make-the-amazon-fire-tablet-more-like-stock-android/

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Make a kid hovercraft

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Cute build.  Pretty straight forward as well, just a bit time consuming. https://www.instructables.com/id/Hoverboard-1/

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Nice build for a motorized lazy susan

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat hack to convert a Lazy susan to be motorized.  Cheap too…well except the motor… https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2466993

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Nice ideas to do with kids for solar power

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

The balloon one is nice one to try out. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/fun-diy-projects-to-teach-your-kids-about-solar-energy

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