Author Archives: robertwilkie

Linking a bunch of RPis

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to tie a bunch of Raspberry Pi’s together to make a mini supercomputer…well like one. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-SuperComputer/

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Cool build for a fan to use LEDs…but

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build and the author uses an arduino (ATiny) but….I would be a little worried about the thing falling off. http://makezine.com/2016/02/27/arduino-leds-transform-your-fan-video-game-display/ Source here https://github.com/clubdejaqueo/super-ventilagon

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3D print your own Leather stamps

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

What a cheap and custom leather stamp?  Print your own. http://makezine.com/2016/02/25/how-to-3d-print-your-own-leather-tooling-stamps/ Original write-up http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Your-Own-Leather-Stamps/

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Make a sand etch a sketch coffee table

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Pretty simple too. http://makezine.com/2016/02/25/building-an-etch-a-sketch-coffee-table/

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Xerox speeding up traffic lights to get more tickets?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting, one guy went way out his way to prove that Traffic light cameras (that issue tickets) where running seconds faster than ones without so they gave out more tickets. https://photographyisnotacrime.com/2016/02/26/new-york-man-proves-suffolk-county-red-light-camera-program-tricks-drivers-into-citations/

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A simple scanner for 3D

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Finally someone figured out that the tech for making a 3D scanner wasn’t that complicated and made …err making a simple design.  Its $100 for a kit, $20 will get your an arduino board and you can build your own … Continue reading →

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Building garbage CNC v2.1

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

This guy is amazing with the builds he makes for CNC.  All mostly from junk. Trash Can CNC Gets a Stepper Upgrade

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Raspberry Pi 3

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

They announced it today.  Going to a 64bit core, adding wifi and bluetooth too.  Nice… http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/29/raspberry-pi-3/

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Turning milk jugs into usable HDPE

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice video on how to melt down the jug, then take the ignot to then use to make a pulley.  My only issue is the fumes from everything.  My 2 cents,…I’ll just put the stuff in the recycling bin and … Continue reading →

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A $80 Smart Mirror

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well Could turn into $100 if you want a touch screen and you can’t get the glass for free.  Nice build overall.  I have been wanting to do something like this myself for some time. https://hackaday.com/2016/02/28/79-smart-mirror-uses-raspberry-pi/ Actual write up here … Continue reading →

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