Author Archives: robertwilkie

A simple little robot plotter

Posted on March 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

I typically skip these little guys, but the build was pretty clean so I posted it up.  Downside is that steppers can suck down alot of power and drain this robot pretty quick. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Robot-Plotter/

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Making cool handles from old plastic bottles

Posted on March 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  The author basically melts the bottles down to make a piece of stock, and then lathes it to fit.  My 2 cents, I would only use a dedicated toaster oven and pan for this.  AND IT … Continue reading →

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Interesting “cheap” CNC

Posted on March 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

This build is cool since it uses basic handtools, stuff you can get from Home Depot on the cheap.  And the motors looks like pulls from something that the author didn’t remove the gears off of, instead used them to … Continue reading →

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Another simple bike hitch

Posted on March 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

This seems to be a perferred way to make a bike hitch without metal working skills or tools.  This one clamps onto the seat post.  If I had to guess, $5 in parts. http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Weld-Bicycle-Trailer-Hitch/

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I like the tutorial better than the pic example

Posted on March 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

I found the animated picture more useful than the article. Pick Locks Like In The Movies: Using a Bobby Pin

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Amazing fast install of a credit card skimmer

Posted on March 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

This was amazing how quick it was to install the skimmer inside a store to get the credit card info.  If the article is correct, the only reason the store noticed was it wasn’t on right and started to fall … Continue reading →

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Cyborg Hawk Linux, Looks like Kali with better graphics

Posted on March 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Yet another pen testing distro.  This on looks like Kali with a few mods.  I looked at the feature list and I think its the same as Kali’s….so..beside the better graphics, is there a reason to switch? http://www.darknet.org.uk/2016/03/cyborg-hawk-linux-penetration-testing-linux-distro/

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Xerox CEO going to Cuba

Posted on March 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

I haven’t the foggest why you would want the CEO of Xerox to go with you to Cuba for a political event…. http://abc7chicago.com/business/ceos-of-xerox-marriott-to-join-pres-obama-to-cuba/1246408/

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Texas still Pissed at Xerox

Posted on March 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Apparently Texas is not happy with Xerox getting away with not paying taxes after it …err….made some big mistakes with Texas benefits management. http://www.tdmr.org/disgraced-former-texas-medicaid-contractor-xerox-pays-no-tax-500-million-profit/

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Using a $2 board to control speakers remotely

Posted on March 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well a knob anyways.  So this could be applied to other knobs.  It uses an ATiny (Digispark) http://www.instructables.com/id/Digispark-Volume-Control/

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