Author Archives: robertwilkie

Need to keep folks from knowing you read the facebook messages…

Posted on April 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Us the Unseen API (chrome/android) https://www.google.com/search?q=unseen+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

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Using a Stirling Engine to power an arduino

Posted on April 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

I was just looking at one of these engines too on ebay.  I was thinking more for using sunlight, but this is still pretty neat. Ethanol-Powered Arduinos

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Simple battery level indicator for Arduino

Posted on April 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Uses some custom characters, but could be worth adding in to your project so you have an idea as to if you need to charge the device or not. https://www.hackster.io/thearduinoworld/arduino-addons-battery-level-indicator-756b76

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Nice cheap adjustable power supply

Posted on April 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

This looks pretty nice build.  Just needs a back cover thought.  Overall for 30-40 dollars it maybe worthwhile for prototyping. Absolute Power http://www.banggood.com/DP50V15A-DPS5015-Programmable-Supply-Power-Module-With-Integrated-Voltmeter-Ammeter-Color-Display-p-1072236.html

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Use a sawzall to shake cans of paint

Posted on April 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The author basically took a sawzall that wasn’t working out for him and made a paint shaker out of it with an arduino to control it.  The write up is pretty good.  And if you have a broken … Continue reading →

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Need an opensource electronics project, check codemade.io first

Posted on April 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its like a cross between instructables and thingiverse for electronics.  Mostly mod’s to things like arduinos and RPis for electronics. http://lifehacker.com/codemade-is-a-big-collection-of-open-source-electronics-1789750030 sample https://www.codemade.io/search/camera

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Adjustable Wire Foam Cutter with an Arduino

Posted on April 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, but couldn’t the author done the same thing with the POT being inline instead of using an arduino?  I wonder if the author has other plans for this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter-Arduino-PWM/

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Cool mallet build

Posted on April 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a mallet https://www.instructables.com/id/Joiners-Wooden-Mallet/

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Interesting selection of camera clients for linux

Posted on April 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Starting to look into upgrading security again.  As such I am looking at different linux based camera clients, Zoneminder and Motion are well known to me, but Bluecherry Kerberos.io are new ones I have not heard of.  Both sound interesting … Continue reading →

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Nice solar pipe light tree

Posted on April 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty easy build and nice looking too.  The author basically took a bunch of iron pipe fittings, painted them, and then stuck the solar lights in the holes.  Looks nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Pipe-Light/

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