Author Archives: robertwilkie

Awesome Arcade build

Posted on June 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author did a good job with writting up the hardware part of this build.  I like how all the measurements are done out for you too to cut your own. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Machine-Avengers-Design/

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Build a bike washing machine

Posted on June 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

So you have a couple of spare bicycles, why not build your own washing machine.  What would be even more impressive is if the author used scrapes for the entire build.  Still a good idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/An-Innovation-to-Minimize-Individual-Energy-Consum/

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Updated write-up on how to switch to VoIP

Posted on June 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice update to a previous write up.  Its something on my list to do to my home phone someday. https://www.howtogeek.com/136959/how-to-switch-to-voip-and-ditch-your-home-phone-bill-forever/

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Adding a DRO to a CNC

Posted on May 31, 2017 by robertwilkie

Or manual Lathe/bridgeport/etc.  Pretty interesting build (included a few others too).  I think I like the older one at the bottom that uses a tablet. http://hackaday.com/2017/05/26/making-an-inexpensive-dro/ http://hackaday.com/2012/09/24/adding-digital-readout-to-a-non-cnc-mill/  

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3D print a candle holder for a flame thrower

Posted on May 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

I think I would do some of the quicker builds, but this one looks nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Flamethrower/

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How to install microsoft font in linux (use apt-get)

Posted on May 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

Apparently MS clamped down on how linux can install its fonts.  You know have to manually do so via command line like this: sudo apt-get install ttf-mscorefonts-installer http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-install-microsoft-core-fonts-in-ubuntu-linux/  

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Make an SMS bot to do web searches

Posted on May 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was just too funny, the author created an SMS bot with Twilio API so that she could send queries and get a text back with the answer.  This works well for where cell connection is very limited.  Also could … Continue reading →

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Nice looking composter out of scrape

Posted on May 29, 2017 by robertwilkie

I was pretty impressed with this build.  All from scrapes and looks really nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Compost-Bin/  

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Make your own screen print

Posted on May 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Pretty cheap too.  I think the biggest expense woult be the C-clamps.  Me…not sure, this could be a fun thing to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/BUDGET-SCREENPRINT-DIY/  

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OK adding this to the list of things to build

Posted on May 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

A sand/zen garden.  This looks easier to make than a CNC since its only two axis and a big magnet.  Making the “sandbox” maybe more of a challenge.  And as the article says, its been done other times too (I … Continue reading →

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