Author Archives: robertwilkie

Another nice looking portable foam cutter

Posted on December 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Foam cutters seem to be gaining in popularity lately.  Here is another nice build for a cutter.  Note: if you use one of these, make sure you are in a well ventilated area. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/

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How to upgrade your xbox one’s harddrive

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice written tutorial on how to add a harddrive to the xbox one.  Its not intuitive. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/132072-how-to-upgrade-your-xbox-one-storage-by-2tb-and-more-that-s-up-to-100-additional-games

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Build a remote annoying device

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you need a wireless enabled prank device?  Looks like you can build your own with an ESP and a mini speaker (oh and an power supply).  Pretty simple build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rick-Roll-PRANK-Using-Tiny-Speaker-and-ESP8266-Nod/  

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Nice convert for a jig saw to a table scroll like saw

Posted on December 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have seen some of these builds before.  But…this one is nice since its a slip on and off type of build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Kind-of-Jigsaw-Table/

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Fern WiFi Crack tool

Posted on December 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

This looks like an interesting tool written in Python.  I wonder what it is using under the hood. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2016/12/fern-wifi-cracker-wireless-security-auditing-tool/

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Build a nice light up star wars (or other stuff) sign

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Simple sign design with 2 pieces of plexiglass.  I like the holder for the build. http://www.instructables.com/id/STAR-WARS-LED-EDGE-LIT-SIGN/

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Build a simple EMP out of a bug zapper

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Cool build.  The author (whom also used a bug zapper for a USB killer) make a simple EMP with a bug zapper.  I wonder if its enough to light up a CFL bulb. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-EMP-Gun-/

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Brillo is now Andriod of Things

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like Google has rebranded Brillo, its initial push for an embedded OS, to be Android things.  Whats new?  Looks like they added Java support, Android Studio, OTA updates, And works on a few more boards.  Will be interesting to … Continue reading →

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OK this is a nice add on to the cubbard

Posted on December 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Add a drawslide to a board on the top.  Nice idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Sliding-Pot-Rack/

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Making Superman Logos with CNC

Posted on December 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

It looks like the author has a shapeoko to make these cool superman logos.  Definately something to look into for my own projects. http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-CNC-Superman-Logos/

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