Author Archives: robertwilkie

Another Thermoelectric fan

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am posting this one cause its pretty straightforward build (if you don’t have to cut anything) and still looks nice. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Airflow-Companion/

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Nice write-up on OctoPrint

Posted on March 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this nice write-up on OctoPrint, a service you can run on a system like an RPi to handle g-code for a 3D Printer.  There is some chatter on the net using OctoPrint with a CNC (which would … Continue reading →

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A cardboard CNC?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Those folks at MIT have some creative stuff they build.  This time its a CNC build with a cardboard frame.  Its only for the Z & Y axis, I think.    Neat build…not so sure how stable it is.  This could … Continue reading →

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A lightweight Ubuntu, Snappy

Posted on March 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Ubuntu has a new flavor of its release called Snappy, which is a lightwieght version of its distro.  Its goal is for VM’s, cloud based servers, and Internet of Things of course. http://developer.ubuntu.com/en/snappy/

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Build your own light up hoodie

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where adafuit uses a pull method to light up a hoodie light.  I would just use a switch myself. https://learn.adafruit.com/textile-potentiometer-hoodie

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Using a zipper as a switch

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, basically use the zipper to trigger a switch to an arduino. https://learn.adafruit.com/zipper-switch

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Oh, nice pot hanger

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Will browsing the authors site, I noticed this nice pot hanger.  Now I don’t think I would use this inside, but it would be nice to hang outside. http://www.home-dzine.co.za/garden/garden-hanging-herbs.html

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Cool stand for phone and keys and such

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to build a stand to hold your phone/watch/glasses.  I think I would mod this a bit more for a hole for the charger, and a spot for jewellery (earrings for example).  Better yet…maybe a CNC setup … Continue reading →

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Make an air horn with PVC pipe, a funnel, and an air pump

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am so going to make this.  Its an air horn with PVC pipe, a funnel, plastic bag, and an air pump. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-PVC-Fog-Horn/

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Using parts from an old R/C car for a generator

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Neat idea where the author uses the gearing and motor from an R/C car to build a generator. for a cheap (free with coupon) harbor frieght light. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Crank-Generator/

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