Category Archives: Tinkering

Linking a bunch of RPis

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to tie a bunch of Raspberry Pi’s together to make a mini supercomputer…well like one. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-SuperComputer/

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Cool build for a fan to use LEDs…but

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build and the author uses an arduino (ATiny) but….I would be a little worried about the thing falling off. http://makezine.com/2016/02/27/arduino-leds-transform-your-fan-video-game-display/ Source here https://github.com/clubdejaqueo/super-ventilagon

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3D print your own Leather stamps

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

What a cheap and custom leather stamp?  Print your own. http://makezine.com/2016/02/25/how-to-3d-print-your-own-leather-tooling-stamps/ Original write-up http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Your-Own-Leather-Stamps/

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A simple scanner for 3D

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Finally someone figured out that the tech for making a 3D scanner wasn’t that complicated and made …err making a simple design.  Its $100 for a kit, $20 will get your an arduino board and you can build your own … Continue reading →

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Building garbage CNC v2.1

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

This guy is amazing with the builds he makes for CNC.  All mostly from junk. Trash Can CNC Gets a Stepper Upgrade

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Raspberry Pi 3

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

They announced it today.  Going to a 64bit core, adding wifi and bluetooth too.  Nice… http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/29/raspberry-pi-3/

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A $80 Smart Mirror

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well Could turn into $100 if you want a touch screen and you can’t get the glass for free.  Nice build overall.  I have been wanting to do something like this myself for some time. https://hackaday.com/2016/02/28/79-smart-mirror-uses-raspberry-pi/ Actual write up here … Continue reading →

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Use a CNC to build a simple phone nightstand

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Could use some wood stain thought.  The author posted up the CAD design so you could cut it out yourself.  Its small enough to be done on a hobby CNC too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-IPhone-Stand-Dock/

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Cool boat, too much work for me to build

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

I liked this boat build.  But…The author says you can do it in 60 hours.  I’m thinking its double that for n ormal people.  Oh and in $200 in materials…resin isn’t cheap and its messy.. http://www.instructables.com/id/7ft-Wooden-Sailboat/

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A $10 Low Power Temperature Monitor

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, it uses an Amtel chip and some other parts from banggood.com.  I can’t believe how cheap the Nokia 5110 LCD’s have become over the years. http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Power-Arduino-Temperature-Monitor/

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