Category Archives: Tinkering

Build a catamaran out of styrofoam

Posted on September 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am amazed how well this build turned out.  The author made a simple sailing catamaran from 2x4s and insulation foam board.  Only thing I would do different is give it a coat of paint. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Styrofoam-Catamaran/

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Interesting build for RPi with a car

Posted on September 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a pretty nice dash update for a car.  I like the car power supply (thought at $30). Raspberry Pi Adds A Digital Dash To Your Car powersupply http://mausberry-circuits.myshopify.com/collections/car-power-supply-switches/products/3a-car-supply-switch

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Nice write-up on setting up Docker on RPi

Posted on September 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on how to get setup and running with Docker on a Raspberry Pi http://blog.alexellis.io/5-things-docker-rpi/

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Build a wine bottle fed bird feeder

Posted on September 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build.  The author includes plans too on his site. http://rogueengineer.com/diy-wine-bottle-bird-feeder-plans/

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Extension of article using PageKite with RPi

Posted on September 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice extension of the last article on doing this work.  This time more details on using PageKite. How to Run a Pagekite Server to Expose Your Raspberry Pi

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Simple Arduino Servo Controller.

Posted on September 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

So if you have 4 servo based CNC and need to add some button/LED to it to control it, this would be a project for you. http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-3-Button-Controller-for-a-4-Axis-Robot-Arm/

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Hacking a EcoPlug

Posted on September 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one, the author found that the EcoPlug uses ESP8266 modules in them.  So he replaced the firmware and now the device has alot more ability than it originally did.  This reminds me of … Continue reading →

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Way to get your RPi accessable from remote

Posted on September 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, the author uses a VPN based on a service called Pagekite.  Looks pretty good and cheap. Expose your Raspberry Pi on Any Network

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Make a water alarm system

Posted on September 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Not too fond of the music in the build video.  But interesting build for a large flood area.  Like you are overfilling your pool or tub.  Cheap build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Water-Alarm-System-DIY-Project-5/

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Simple example of using a servo with an arduino

Posted on September 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple example of the two.  Works for 90 degree based servos. http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-a-Servo/

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