Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice alternative to Nixie Tubes

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

Another nice alternative to Nixie Displays for numbers.  I’m waiting for the kickstarter myself. Smoothly Modernized Nixie Display

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Make a cool lego cart

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

I love IKEA hacks.  This one takes a shelving unit, buts wheels and baskets on it for legos. http://www.ikeahackers.net/2017/02/build-lego-station.html

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Nice build for a Syringe Pump

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the overall build on this project.  One thing I might do different is maybe cheaper steppers. https://www.drdflo.com/syringe 3D parts here https://hackaday.io/post/5681

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Adding free stations to Roku

Posted on February 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Did not know some of the “stations” listed in the article. https://www.howtogeek.com/290683/the-best-free-video-channels-for-your-roku/

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Turn an old RC car antenna to a wire wrap tool

Posted on February 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was too funny to pass up.  basically the author takes an old antenna, sticks a handle on it and bam…wire wrapper. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Wrapping-Tool-CHEAP-QUALITY-AND-EASY/?ALLSTEPS  

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Make custom inserts for cards

Posted on February 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice tool you can used to make custom inserts for cards. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170101-new-gdraw-software-lets-you-make-your-own-3d-printed-greeting-cards.html Original Post here: http://www.niklasroy.com/articles/194/gdraw-free-software-for-you gDraw here: https://github.com/royrobotiks/gDraw

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Rochester NY is one of the top 20 places to work for STEM?

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

I had to check the list twice.  Rochester NY is #19.  How I am not sure…maybe cause of the medical field? https://smartasset.com/mortgage/best-places-stem-jobs-pay-2017

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Nice coffee table build to RPi Arcade

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Only thing that is a little different is the use of a VESA mount to attach the Monitor.  Me…I would build it into the table. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-the-ultimate-tech-infused-retro-arcade-co-521331796

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Nice looking chisel shelf

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build.  I like the overall build..not su sure I would make it this fancy thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Chisel-Shelf/

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Build a cheap Pneumatic Cylinder

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not sure what the author was using these for.  But a nice build.  This one looks like a double action based one?  Unfortunately they do not have a video of it in action. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cheapest-Pneumatic-Cylinder-Ever-Possible-Less/?ALLSTEPS

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