Author Archives: robertwilkie

The poor mans electrolysis setup

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one.  Only issue I saw was drilling holes thru rebar isn’t exactly easy.  Maybe a clamp would have been a better approach (hose clamp). http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolysis-Bucket/

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Nicest looking opensource eggbot yet

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I don’t typically put up thingiverse stuff.  But this has to be ones of the nicest eggbots I have seen on there yet.  And its small enough I might beable to print it out myself.  I like the use of … Continue reading →

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OK this is a trick to remember

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

How to restring a hoodie, all you need is a straw (needle) and a stapler (holds string). http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-String-a-Hoody-Hoodie/

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Hacking SNES pads for arcade controllers

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am not so sure if the authors claims that this is cheaper than other methods.  I guess it depends if you have access to a working SNES pad.  You can get generics for $4.  The other parts can run … Continue reading →

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Ethernet for an RPi

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you got the RPi Zero or one of the A’s without an ethernet port.  Apparently its pretty easy to add one with $5 in parts.  This doesn’t make much sense with an A (its only $5 more for a … Continue reading →

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Build a wireless 3D Drawing Stylus with a Blue Bean

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build that you can use to draw with into a computer program. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-3D-Drawing-Stylus/

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Turn a bed frame into a bench

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I could totally see myself doing this.  The write-up is pretty simple, the only part I didn’t get was where he got the rod off the frame for the side rails.  Ok I see it now, it was the rail … Continue reading →

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Laptop stand out of plywood

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build…but unless a shopbot is going to show up for free at my doorstep, I won’t be making one of these anytime soon.  My little homebrewed CNC’s would take months to get this cut out. http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Laptop-Stand-Out-of-Plywood/  

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Xerox makes and app for Denver

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Its interesting to see the strange ties Xerox (Services) has with government organizations.  In this case they made an app for transporation and getting around in Denver. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160223006196/en/Denver-Pilots-Travel-App-Xerox-Grip-Urban

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How to know if your kids are home

Posted on February 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

The first few choices are commercial stuff.  The last one, you use an RPi and a bluetooth sniffer that detects when there phone is at home.  And yes, this is on my list now. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-alerted-kids-home-school/

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