Category Archives: Tinkering

Interesting tech from Xerox, print out solar cells

Posted on April 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

This sounds cool, Xerox PARC has a method to print out solar cells.  This could come in handy with printed circuits (giving them a power source).  I wonder if anything will become of this. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601097/a-xerox-machine-for-super-solar-panels/

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Nice simple CNC mill

Posted on April 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is similar to a build I made, uses puckboard (HDPE plastic board, what I used too).  Its easier to cut and lighter than wood.  My build is bigger but doesn’t have nice roller bearings like this one.    Or nice … Continue reading →

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Turn a $3 AVR programmer into an ATiny

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the $3 AVR programmers are atiny’s that you could reprogram yourself.  Cheaper than buying an arduino itself. Dirt-Cheap USB Arduino Hack From the Past

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PJON, one wire comms for IoT

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

I’ll have to look at this later, the author build a simple one wire comms for 255 systems at once. PJON, Fancy One Wire Arduino Communications Protocol For Home Automation GIT https://github.com/gioblu/PJON

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Cool 3D print to convert servo to linear motion

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build to convert a servo. https://hackaday.io/project/10578-3d-printed-linear-servo-extender

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Nice converter for go-pro hanger

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build to make something that can hold a flashlight with a go-pro hanger. http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Hinged-Pipe-Clamp/

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Turn a Free Flashlight into LED Strips

Posted on March 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

This was a good article, and if I was a college student.  I would totally do this (flashlights can be free at Harbor Frieght with coupon).  But…figure I could do the same thing for $5-6 in parts withou having to … Continue reading →

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Docker memory forensics article

Posted on March 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on gbetting memory forensics of linux.  Actually I like the command pstree it talks about (which seems to be a standard command in linux now). https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Forensicating+Docker%2C+Part+1/20835

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NY State Senators propose tax credit for open source dev’s

Posted on March 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

A couple of state senators in NYC are proposing tax credits for open source developers for out of pocket costs (up to $200).  That would be nice side perk since I know the dev’s are more likely donating alot more … Continue reading →

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Add a simple USB battery backup to an RPi

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting project where you can take the lifePO4wered board and it will provide to power a RPi.  Want one? try here.  Why this over a straight battery backup…this one will sip power so you don’t run out as fast. https://hackaday.io/project/9461-lifepo4weredpi

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