Category Archives: Tinkering

Good write-up on converting from threaded rod to leadscrew

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author build and designed a conversion for his 3D printer to use leadscrew over threaded rod.  Its a good read. http://harariprojects.com/2015/11/18/3d-printer-lead-screw-upgrade/

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Nice write-up on different types of endmills you can use on your CNC`

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on some different mill types. http://makezine.com/2015/12/03/6-essential-end-mills-for-your-cnc-machine/

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Make an arduino weather station

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Simple build with an arduino.  does everything but windspeed.  Looks like around $50 in materials too.  So pretty cheap http://makezine.com/2015/11/20/build-your-own-arduino-weather-station/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader} you can find the original one here http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Weather-Station-AWS/

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Build a $30 windmill

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

$30 and ALOT OF TIME!  Half the materials are scrapes.  But the build is pretty neat.  It only has one axis to worry about for a vertical mill.  and seems pretty productive.  I wonder if I can find a smaller … Continue reading →

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Print out a bird feeding dispenser

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

For some reason I can’t link the picture.  Anyways its the top and bottom to convert a soda bottle into a bird feeder. https://www.youmagine.com/designs/bird-food-dispenser

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Make a snowboard from a sheet of plywood

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

HAHAHAHA…OK it does look nice, and I like how the author “bend” the board with water and weight to give it a bit of a curve.  Could be something fun to do with kids.   My 2 cents, you need some … Continue reading →

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Retropie Arcade write-up

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build on turning a Raspberry Pi into an arcade gaming system.  This is something that has been on my todo list for some time.  Haven’t gotten around to it yet.  But this write-up is worth bookmarking if I ever … Continue reading →

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Adding a Z-Axis Zero for tool changing on a CNC

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

The write-up is for a Shapeoko CNC, but you could easily apply it to any CNC http://www.instructables.com/id/Automated-Z-Axis-Zero-on-Tool-Change-With-Shapeoko/

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Alternatives to Google Playstore

Posted on March 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I know there are a bunch of other Android “play stores” out there.  But the only other one I have tried was Amazon (little leery of others).  F-Droid sounds interesting since it has opensource based apps.  Getjar sounds a little…different. … Continue reading →

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Could this be the end for OpenWRT?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I had heard about the ruling for FCC on routers where they would need to lock down the broadcast chip.  But didn’t know that vendors where going to lock down the entire board to comply with the FCC ruling (so … Continue reading →

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