Author Archives: robertwilkie

Thats on big freaking laser on CDROM CNC

Posted on March 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build but…OMG that is one big laser to put on a simple CDROM based CNC.  But I guess if you are only doing board design….me…Gee couldn’t he have just used a standard CNC and mill’ed off what he did/didn’t … Continue reading →

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Interesting wrapper around nmap

Posted on March 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

A tool called LNHG(Low NoiseHG Massive Web Fingerprinter, say that 5 times), extends nmap functionality to ID the technology behind a running website and list exploits for it. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2016/02/lnhg-massive-web-fingerprinter-mwebfp/

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Turn an old paintcan into a tool carousel

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, paint the can, find an old motor or something that spins to mount it to, and screw/bolt in the holders, then mount the whole thing under a cub bard.  My 2 cents, I would like to see having … Continue reading →

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Make a potato cutting machine

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, you can take a potato and sput it on a stick to grill. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-TO-Make-a-POTATO-SPIRAL-CUTTING-MACHINE-TORNAD/

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Make a foam board kayak on the cheap

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

HAHAHAHA… OK I am actually thinking about this.  The author basically uses a sheet and 1/2 of 1 inch foamboard with an old sheet, Great Stuff/gorrilla glue/tite bond II to hold it together, and outdoor paint.  Figure $30 in materials.  … Continue reading →

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Water filter for ash vaccuming

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, similar to what I did for a dust collector for a shop vac.  The difference is the intake line seems to go into the water so the ash gets sucked into the water on its way thru.  Good … Continue reading →

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Water only fog machine

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is on the list to build for Halloween.  It only needs water and looks pretty good.  But…the 12 jet pond fog machine it uses (ultrasonic water vaporizer) runs about $200.  You can get a 1 jet with LEDs for … Continue reading →

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Great idea for growing potatoes

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author puts on bucket that is all cut up, inside the other.  So you just remove the one bucket and bang, you have access to the potatoes without ripping the plant out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Potatoes-in-Buckets/

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Good idea to convert a USB connector to a pin

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Using header pins are nice since you can “tap” them into breadboards, slip into motor connectors, etc etc.  Why do this?  Well if you are using USB battery packs for one.  I get a kick that he uses flora wire … Continue reading →

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Interesting clay extruder build on thingiverse

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

This caught my interest.  A clay extruder that looks like it does not use a plunger approach.  Most of these builds have used a needle like plunger.  This one doesn’t and has an insteresting auger build (looks like a screw).  … Continue reading →

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