Author Archives: robertwilkie

Build a simple mouse trap (humane one) on the cheap

Posted on April 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty funny, uses alot of paperclips which makes it pretty adjustable too. http://makezine.com/2017/04/06/simple-humane-pvc-mousetrap/

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Another nice plant holder build

Posted on April 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Cheap too.  The author uses a big PVC pipe and the garden cloth with a hose in it.  Me…I think I could cheap it out even more with a garden hose from the junk. It looks nice either way. https://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Gardening-Pipe/

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OK this is the alarm clock for teenagers

Posted on April 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Too funny, this alarm is one for teenagers to make sure they get up http://lifehacker.com/this-evil-alarm-clock-app-is-the-only-reason-i-m-awake-1793682623

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Interesting how opensource is fueling robot development

Posted on April 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that goes on to say how opensource is sparking the sudden growth in robotics.  Partly cause they have become cheaper, but also cause the designs are “open” for others to reuse.  And indirectly have created standards for interfacing … Continue reading →

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This makes the right to repair argument look like kids play

Posted on April 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

I read this article and thought to myself.  Gee if Lexmark wins this, basically everything I buy could be “classified” as that I don’t own it and I can’t “sell” it when I am done with it.  So heck with … Continue reading →

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Another neat build, vertical axis wind turbin

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, only one thing I would do a bit different…OK a few things.  One, give it a coat of paint.  Two, put a nose cone over the motor to help shelter it. http://www.newphysicist.com/make-vertical-axis-wind-turbine/

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Algo VPN Opensource project

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this one looking at StrongSWAN.  Its a VPN package you can install on a cloud server or a home computer to provide a VPN service for yourself.  It does not use TOR or OpenVPN so you are … Continue reading →

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10 best anime series on netflix

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Several I have heard of .  A few are on my list to watch someday like  Death Note, Naruto, Bleach Hunter X Hunter looks interesting…Fate/Zero too.

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An even easier to use planing sled

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is on the list over the other ones.  The author basically put the thing together so that the router just fits between 2 boards, and you can zip along with that and just “mount” the ends on the … Continue reading →

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Interesting potato gun with a piston valve

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good to know that when making one of these you should look for PVC pipe with the label of NSF-PW for pressure pipe.  This looks pretty neat build. Build Your Own High Power Air Cannon Out Of PVC

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