Author Archives: robertwilkie

So how to configure your C.H.I.P

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you got the $9 C.H.I.P. computer.  Now what…it doesn’t have a keyboard, and you didn’t get the hdmi card.  Well there is a nice write-up below that can help you out. http://www.instructables.com/id/CHIP-Introduction-for-Nerds/

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Fear IoT

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is pretty scarier how simple IoT devices are reaching out to talk to other systems, even when they are disabled to do so. http://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/02/this-is-why-people-fear-the-internet-of-things/

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Installing OpenHAB on RPi

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

If you have an hour to spare, there are 2 videos on how to install and setup OpenHAB on a Raspberry Pi.  OpenHAB is an opensource project for controlling IoT’s. http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-OpenHab-on-the-Raspberry-Pi/

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Hey, you can make your own 3D hat decorations

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author does a good job on writting up how to make, add stitch holes, and bending a 3D print to fit on a hat.  The bottom hat has LED’s in it too. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-hat-graphics/

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Elevated Dog Dish Tray on the cheap

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I like this build, but…won’t work with the funky dog dishes we currently have.  Labs are relatively tall dogs, so I have been thinking of building something like this for some time.  Din’t think of using PVC for the … Continue reading →

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Make some simple grip blocks

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build (cheaper than buying from rockler) .  Basically the author buit simple blocks to hold cabinet mat material for “sticky” blocks. http://www.instructables.com/id/Grippy-Work-Holders-/

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Simple LED candle (or flashlight) build

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build.  And a good way to make a simple LED candle that uses 9Volt batteries.  Actually this could be a nice build for halloween pumpkins now that I think of it.  The LED’s used are 5mm ones from … Continue reading →

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Interesting 3D printed crossbow

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I don’t think it has alot of strength in it but its still an interesting build. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Flipper-Crossbow/

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King of Random makes a cool portable styrofoam cutter

Posted on February 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Simple too. http://lifehacker.com/cut-and-shape-styrofoam-efficiently-with-this-diy-styr-1754128419

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Building an anemometer

Posted on February 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK at first I thought the author was using the harddrive motor to read the speed of the motor via current.  I figured out afterwards he has a sensor inside that detects a rare earth magnet going by instead.  Only … Continue reading →

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