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Category Archives: Tinkering
Interests look at results of informal CNC software survey
Interesting look at what folks are using for CNC software. Mach3 still rules overall. But what is interesting is how LinuxCNC (and some versions of it commercialized) is gaining a bit over the past few years. Also interesting is how … Continue reading
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PwnyExpress like RPi
If you didnt know PwnyExpress makes these wall wart like boxes that you plug into a site and it looks for issues in the network. Apparently someone made an opensource version with a Raspberry Pi called Warberry Pi. http://lifehacker.com/warberry-pi-is-a-dead-simple-pen-testing-toolkit-for-th-1785503906
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A cheap ceramic 3D printer
For in theory $150 US. It looks very promising but being in China, and thru a website I never heard of for crowd funding. I will pass for now. Most of the mechancs are basic stuff in CNC/3D printing you … Continue reading
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Make an embossed business cards
This is pretty neat, the author make a set of rollers with 3D printer and can do punch out business cards. Roll your own business cards with this 3D-printed embosser You can order your own set here. at…err $45 before … Continue reading
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Nicer windowfarm build
Looks like someone is updating the build for windowfarm (build it out of old water bottles). Only difference is the author is using some pretty big bottles. http://www.instructables.com/id/Windowfarms-Revived-with-3D-Printing/
Another CDROM to CNC build, but this time with an older L293D shield
I know I have posted a bunch of these up already, but this one is with an older L293D shield for an arduino. Why do I care? Well remember when radio shack was closing a bunch of stores, they had … Continue reading
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Cool looking end table you can CNC out
Nice simple design with thin plywood. And easy to assemble. I have been looking at simple furniture to build with my CNC (flatpack based) and this coudl fit the bill. http://www.instructables.com/id/Side-Table-2/
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Making a vertical bubble machine (Magic Cauldron)
Yes its on my list. The author built this nice verical bubble machine, which he puts in a home-made pot for “a potions” like kettle. Me…I would use a plastic kettle…anyways. I like the build and I may have to … Continue reading
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Homemade remote gate opener
OK this is basically a fancy RC car. The author took a big wheel, put in a gear system with a cordless drill motor and attached it to the gate. Clever and cheap build overall. Remote-Operated Gate On A Budget
Adding 2 displays to one arduino
Author has a nice library so you can work with 2 LCD displays on 2 wires for one arduino. http://davidegironi.blogspot.com/2016/08/an-avr-atmega-library-for-multiple.html#.V6iyxcv7s_t