Author Archives: robertwilkie

CNC mill in a suitcase

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Just waiting for the kickstarter project 🙂  Anyways this looks pretty cool, but, I bet it cost a pretty penny to build. http://imgur.com/a/n0Lcu

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Using nmap and vulscan script for security assessments

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this article, cause it uses a simple tool, nmap, and a script to basically look for some issues you may have on your network.  This could be a good cheap way to automate looking for issues on your … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on using PGP

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

So you want to encrypt your email, PGP is a good start and this article is a pretty good write-up on how to get started.  Only problem is both ends need to support it, and there is STILL alot of … Continue reading →

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Mini auto slingshot

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

I must have missed this one somehow. http://gizmodo.com/5983191/thats-it-slingshots-cant-possibly-get-more-insane-than-this-fully-automatic-minigun

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One crazy slingshot…err cannon?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

I love the slingshot channel.  But this thing is crazy, it basically has a spiral inside the circle that spins the big ballbearings around and then fires them out at the end.  I can’t imagine building this thing. http://gizmodo.com/turn-a-drill-into-a-shotgun-with-this-spinning-disc-of-1148139177?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Build a small Battle Bot

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

If I could only get my kids into this.  Nice write-up on a simple battle bot.  Of course you need access to a metal CNC to cut out the body, and about $300, maybe more in parts. http://www.instructables.com/id/Unskinny-Bot-3-lb-Horizontal-Spinner-Combat-Bot/

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Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is pretty neat, basically the author shows how to make a mini turbine for compressed air (off an air compressor).  Not sure what to apply this too yet.  But could be useful for future tools. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mini-Compressed-Air-Turbine/

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Leap Motion Opensource

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well not really the leap motion hardware/special software.  But more so the interfaces into it.  This sounds promising (been looking at leap motion for a while now).  I wish I had time and 100 bucks to look more into this … Continue reading →

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A closer look at Android Malware kit

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

All I can say is wow, times have changed.  This is a pretty slick looking interface for a malware tool.  It makes just about anyone a script kiddie. http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/08/a-closer-look-perkele-android-malware-kit/

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Cool robot can squeeze under your door

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

The video is funny to watch, basically it reminds me of one of the toy cars that came out 5 years ago with screws for wheels and could angle the wheels to move around better.  I like the video of … Continue reading →

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