Author Archives: robertwilkie

Need to do a memory dump of an Android Device, use LiMe

Posted on October 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Its a linux based tool that will pull the memory off an android device…..Looks interesting but I haven’t tried it out myself yet. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2015/10/lime-linux-memory-extractor/

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OK this is a cool build for a cider press/masher

Posted on October 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

  OK I like this build.  The author uses a motor from a ceiling fan to “mash” the apples.  The masher and press are both from plastic buckets.  I have seen other builds like this over time.  Note there are … Continue reading →

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5 Axis 3D printer

Posted on October 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

I could spend hours watching this thing.  Its a 5 axis 3D printer.  Now why would you want something like this?  Well its nice to expand out the sides without having to build supports along the way. http://www.open-electronics.org/amazing-open-source-5-axis-3d-printer-created-by-university-of-oslo-masters-student/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OpenElectronics+%28Open+Electronics%29

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3D print out a holder for a vinyl cutter for your CNC

Posted on October 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good idea, the author basically designed a holder for his 6040 CNC to hold a Roland Cutting Plotter blade holder (about $15).  This way he can cut out templates for other things (like tee-shirt stenciling). http://hackaday.com/2015/10/07/turning-your-cnc-into-a-vinyl-cutter/ Find the STL here: … Continue reading →

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way to store all those small pieces of wood

Posted on October 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author uses a concrete form tube.  They run $5-10 bucks.  Nice idea but I don’t think I would put the extra effort for the built in separator. http://lifehacker.com/organize-your-workshop-with-tubular-storage-1735170451

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$5 USB charger converter

Posted on October 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author built this converter for a bike dynamo…but I could see it being applied for anything that is generating via a small motor to power a USB device. http://www.instructables.com/id/5-USB-on-your-Bicycle-Dynamo-in-3-steps/?ALLSTEPS

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Making a cheap drill

Posted on October 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so why would I do this?  For a simple and cheap CNC of course.  Its not too hard to figure out how to do this, but…what I like is the link on suppliers to find different size collets for … Continue reading →

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Out of the 3 things to do with bottles, I like the last one the best

Posted on October 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

Out of the 3 items the author shows you can make with bottles, I like the lamp scone the best. http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Things-You-Can-Make-From-Glass-Bottles/?ALLSTEPS

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Using a drone to fake out a printer and capture jobs

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Some researchers build a drone with a phone attached to it and flew it around office areas.  Why?  The phone would pick up the local WiFi enabled printers, pretend to be them, and intercept any incoming jobs.  Now if they … Continue reading →

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Xerox makes memory labels with encryption

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Xerox basically has a method to “print” labels out that are electronic and have some sort of encryption in them to secure them.  Not much mentioned about the “encryption” used, which makes me wonder if its proprietary.  Guess we will … Continue reading →

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