Author Archives: robertwilkie

Add shelves to your cabinet doors

Posted on August 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so I am looking at some space saving ideas for the kitchen.  Can you tell?  THis one the author makes a custom shelf with 2 boards, some rods, and right angle brackets.  I figure this costs around $10 to … Continue reading →

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Use soem sticky hooks to hang pot lids

Posted on August 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this one.  The author basically uses the hooks to make spots to hold the lids on the door of the cabinet.  Its a simple idea and easy to do. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-Cupboard-Pan-Lid-Organiser/  

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And already security problems with Google Beacons

Posted on August 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am always amazed at how badly embedded systems do security.  In this case the Estimote Google Beacons using the new Google standard Eddystone apparently have little to no security functionality to them and can be used to wreak havoc … Continue reading →

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Nice quick-release hitch for bike trailers

Posted on August 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a nice simple build for a quick release hitch for a bike trailer.  Most commercial hitches will run you $20 and up.  This is around $5 in parts if you go to harbor frieght for the air hose … Continue reading →

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Homemade quick clamps for workbench

Posted on August 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, but…I am not so sure I would be willing to hack apart some Irwin clamps (they are expensive).  Maybe harbor frieght ones?  Also I was trying to think of a better, less permanent way to do … Continue reading →

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Using Inkscape to reverse engineer a design

Posted on August 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

So you want to make something better, print out parts on your 3D printer or CNC something.  Well you can take alot of detailed measurements, or  read the tutorial and learn how to do it from a picture with inkscape … Continue reading →

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Reseting a password in WIndows 10

Posted on August 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Figured I better add this one now, before I get asked about it in the future. http://www.howtogeek.com/222262/how-to-reset-your-forgotten-password-in-windows-10/

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How to get your IMEI number on a phone

Posted on August 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

I just went thru alot to transfer a friends phone over, so this article would have been helpful (instead of my method of prying off the back cover).  *#06#….remember that.  🙂 http://www.ubergizmo.com/how-to/find-phone-imei-ios-android/?utm_source=mainrss

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Interesting look at the most common tools and languages at a hackathon

Posted on August 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, gives some insight into what the next gen of engineers are using. http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/28/which-programming-languages-get-used-most-at-hackathons/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29#.zb2lfl:UhZi

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Looks like the drug pump hack is getting press

Posted on August 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

This hack came out…get at least a month ago, and its just now getting press.  Basically the hack is you can remotely control the drug pump used by hospitals causing overdose, or under dose.  The FDA is recommending pulling the … Continue reading →

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