Author Archives: robertwilkie

Simple write up to cheapify the aTiny

Posted on July 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically how to make one from just the chip.  I think I would spend the $3 for one myself.  But if you need to have a bunch of them….maybe… https://www.instructables.com/id/1-Smallest-Arduino-DIY/

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Another switch with a clothspin

Posted on July 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Seen these before, but this one is a bit different as its used in a water alarm, where the asprin disolves it will close the circuit and trigger an alarm. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-High-Water-Alarm/

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Wait there is an online thrift store?

Posted on July 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

ThredUP, never heard of it till now.  Guess they are also now making a normal store too. Online thrift store ThredUP is opening physical retail locations

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Nice hook

Posted on July 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple hook, I would not use this for anything really heavy, but to tie off a kayak (as the author does), its perfect and looks nice.  Cheaper would be to go to the dollar store and get a clippy. … Continue reading →

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Another simple grow bucket

Posted on July 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like these buckets.  Its on my list of things to build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Bucket-Laser-Cut-Acrylic-Heat-Shield/

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Cool looknig smart mirror

Posted on July 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the nicer builds I have seen.  Uses a large monitor and the frame is perfect at hiding it.  Oh and a RPi is controlling the whole thing. https://www.instructables.com/id/LuxOs-Open-Joinery-32-Smart-Mirror/

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Magic Wormhole for sending files securely

Posted on June 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

I’ll have to dig into this tool a bit more.  It sounds interesting to try out at least. Magic Wormhole is a clever way to send files easily and securely

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Cool Mortise and Tenon Jig for your dremel (shaft based)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty could build.  Sounds like it does have a bit of flex thought.  But the author mentions the professional version is a grand.  So this doesn’t look to bad after all https://www.instructables.com/id/Flex-Shaft-Mortise-and-Tenon-Jig/

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Free flowchart tools

Posted on June 29, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good article on some free flowchart tools.  Dia I have used in the past, yEd sounds interesting (cross platfomr like Dia).  PlantUML is another one that looks interesting to try out.  So does the Pencil Project, it looks pretty nice, … Continue reading →

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Interesting cost savings site

Posted on June 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

Trim (and a competitive Truebill) will look at your bank/CC’s and determine if you have any subscriptions that you can cancel.  Its an interesting concept.  I am sure the data they get from you is how they make cash. http://twocents.lifehacker.com/find-and-purge-unwanted-recurring-charges-with-this-vir-1795742670

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