Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice hide away desk that doubles as a picture frame.

Posted on November 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build that doubles as a picture frame when put up.  Only thing I would worry about is the legs in the down position need more support, and scuffing of the backboard. http://www.ikeahackers.net/2016/11/office-spacesaver-unit-faux-picture-frame.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ikeahacker+%28ikeahacker%29

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A portable hottub

Posted on November 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice CNC based build.  The author at the end says you could get away with 5/8s, maybe 1/2 inch plywood instead.  I personally like the water heater he used that is propane based and only $100.  I … Continue reading →

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RPi Clones

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

New version of the Orange Pi boards are out.  They are cheaper than Raspberry Pi’s, but…. Support could be iffy.  Not a big community behind them too.  I’ll stick to the RPis myself. Orange Pi Releases Two Boards

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Make your own cheap Parabolic Mirrors

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this on hack a day,  The first mirror is easier to make, but …it depends on air pressure (lack off) to keep its shape and could leak out.  The second one is a bit more involved in building, … Continue reading →

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cool looking min cnc

Posted on November 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice mini CNC build you can print out.  Not so sure I would do this over using CDROMS. http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-3D-Printed-Mini-CNC/

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So Linkedin added in same functionality as GlassDoor

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Linkedin has added in “what you should make” bit to its arsenal.  Makes sense and could be a good tool to use in the future. Oh linkedin is alot lower than glassdoor in its numbers, but they seem realistic for … Continue reading →

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Google Home sounds pretty neat

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

The initial reviews of Google Home sound pretty good.  Only thing I don’t like is its tied to one account.  But still…tempting at $130…I may wait to see if a black friday sale on them goes on. Google Home brings … Continue reading →

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Another nice write-up on using a cheap laser CNC

Posted on November 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author does a nice job writting up how to transfer images to be engraved using a cheap laser CNC. http://www.instructables.com/id/Exact-Scale-Images-for-Laser-Engraving/

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Hide your own Homebrewed Stingray in a printer

Posted on November 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author uses a RaspberryPi with some antennas and hides the setup within a HP printer to act as a mini cell tower and sniff in on the traffic.  Pretty clever build. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/11/02/printer_spy_box/

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Making covers for your mini laser engraver

Posted on November 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Gee this beats my carboard box I used. http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Your-Mini-Laser-Engraver-Safer-and-Better/

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