Author Archives: robertwilkie

A simple and cheap battery holder

Posted on June 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

Take a bunch of plastic bottle tops and make your own simple battery holder.  Not a bad idea especially if you are in a pinch. https://www.instructables.com/id/18650-Battery-Holder/  

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This plotter is the perfect build for kids

Posted on June 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

This plotter could not be easier to build.  4 rulers, 2 steppers, and a servo are all you need…oh and ways to bolt the rulers together.  Oh and an arduino and stepper controllers too. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Dual-Arm-Plotter/

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Another Magnetic Stirrer, this one with a harddrive magnet

Posted on June 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Another nice (build for a magnetic stirrer.  Only two issues, one I don’t come across alot of barrel receivers in scrap/recycling I do.  Second is the need for a 12 volt wall wart.  I have 5’s, 9’s, but 12’s are … Continue reading →

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Make an beer pack with your CNC

Posted on June 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  If you have a tabletop sized CNC that is. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Beer-Pack/

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HAHAHAHA this is a pretty clever build for cutting bars the same size

Posted on June 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author uses an arduino and a home made encoder to measure the cuts. http://hackaday.com/2017/06/04/arduino-and-encoder-form-precision-jig-for-cutting-and-drilling/

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Github Dorks, way to scan your code in git for security issues

Posted on June 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Mostly for username/password and other credentials.  Not a bad idea since its amazing how many folks hardcode these things into code. Github Dorks – Github Security Scanning Tool

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Use and App to make graffiti

Posted on June 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–uDoNH6Mv–/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/utowsidnmcflj77z8odd.gifOK so the app helps you draw like a CNC a picture on a wall with a can of spraypaint.  There goes the graffiti artist industry. http://gizmodo.com/this-simple-smartphone-app-may-just-trick-people-into-t-1795229911

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Did you want to use a Vinyl Cutter with Linux?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

If so here is a a nice write up on how to use Inkscape with Ubuntu and a Silhoeutte cutter.  Been toying with the idea of getting a cutter for a few years myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Inkscape-Silhouette-UbuntuRPi/ Another write up here https://petervojtek.github.io/diy/2015/01/19/cutting-down-costs-of-cutting-with-silhouette-cutter.html … Continue reading →

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Ha, simple robot build

Posted on June 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty impressive build.  With an RPi and some simple motor controllers. http://hackaday.com/2017/05/31/zerobot-is-as-simple-as-it-gets/

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A mini 3D printed Lathe

Posted on June 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

Now I have seen it all.  The author 3D printed out most of the parts for a small wood lathe.  the build is pretty impressive, but..would I do it?  Not sure, I think I could get a cheap chinese one … Continue reading →

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