Author Archives: robertwilkie

13 simple woodworking jigs

Posted on December 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

A bunch of simple jigs for your woodworking tools, some of these are basic table extensions, but all of them can be build easily. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/

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Make a simple mouse jiggler

Posted on December 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so I have a need to keep a computer from going into sleep mode, unfortunately the system was configured in a way by the IT dept so we can’t turn off sleep mode. So…using a digispark (arduino clone that … Continue reading →

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Converting a snowblower into a trailer dolly

Posted on December 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, basically ditching the blower part and just using the motor and drive to move a large trailer around. Two things that I thought maybe worth doing. One, add a third caster wheel to help with stability. Two, I … Continue reading →

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3D printed filer

Posted on December 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK the author build a tool to file away at something. Hum…I wonder if a belt sander would have been a better build here. Still nice build. The author seems to build alot of 3D printed tools. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3d-printed-die-filer-87342?homelistings#post188785

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Using a fingerprint sensor and arduino for a BIO authentication

Posted on December 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically you authenticate your stored fingerprint to the arduino, that then issues the unlock (password in this case as an HID interface) to the computer. Interesting build, would be easy to hack. https://www.instructables.com/PC-Fingerprint-Login-Works-on-Any-Computer-xiao-Ar/

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Build a high speed card shooter

Posted on December 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

This reminds me of a printer I worked on that moved paper so fast it could cut your arm off. The author here makes a card shooter that shoots a playing card about 120 MPH. https://gizmodo.com/man-who-probably-hates-having-fingers-builds-a-gun-that-1841764319

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A simple security cam robot

Posted on December 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so using an ESP-32, the author can remotely control the robot (well has to be on its wifi) to roam around and see whats going on.

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Making your own square corner clamps

Posted on December 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Another nice build. A simple LARGE corner clamp blocks for squaring up a corner. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/accurate-square-corner-clamp-88378?homelistings#post192643

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3D print a 3D scanner

Posted on December 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this is a clever build, using an old android phone, arduino, and a motor, the author make a 3D scanner. I would simplify this a bit more by not 3D printing the holder for the phone, and just use … Continue reading →

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Wheelbarrow rebuild with wooden bucket

Posted on December 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author used an old frame of a wheelbarrel, and basically make a wooden bucket for it with pallet wood. I have seen several frames tossed out over the years due to the plastic buckets breaking, this maybe a good … Continue reading →

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