Category Archives: Tinkering

Squeeze as much as you can with your CNC ans SVGNest

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Cool tool that will try to squeeze all your cutouts on one sheet of plywood. http://makezine.com/2016/02/10/save-time-materials-svg-nest/

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Installing OpenHAB on RPi

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

If you have an hour to spare, there are 2 videos on how to install and setup OpenHAB on a Raspberry Pi.  OpenHAB is an opensource project for controlling IoT’s. http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-OpenHab-on-the-Raspberry-Pi/

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Hey, you can make your own 3D hat decorations

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author does a good job on writting up how to make, add stitch holes, and bending a 3D print to fit on a hat.  The bottom hat has LED’s in it too. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-hat-graphics/

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Interesting 3D printed crossbow

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I don’t think it has alot of strength in it but its still an interesting build. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Flipper-Crossbow/

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Building an anemometer

Posted on February 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK at first I thought the author was using the harddrive motor to read the speed of the motor via current.  I figured out afterwards he has a sensor inside that detects a rare earth magnet going by instead.  Only … Continue reading →

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Interesting stuff to secure things in android

Posted on February 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Most of the stuff I know already in this article.  But the bit about “pinning” screens in Android 5.x and up, I didn’t. http://www.computerworld.com/article/3029725/android/7-android-tools-that-can-help-your-personal-security.html?token=%23tk.CTWNLE_nlt_computerworld_daily_shark_2016-02-12&idg_eid=ae6ec1ab9f042d4f0493c0e51dc0924e&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Computerworld%20Daily%20Shark%202016-02-12&utm_term=computerworld_daily_shark#tk.cw_nlt_computerworld_daily_shark_2016-02-12

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Use software and 3D printer to create solder paste masks

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to make a solder mask. http://hackaday.com/2016/02/08/solder-stencils-with-a-3d-printer/

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How to fix H-1B

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice article.  And points out the biggest problem with the visa, is its being used to send jobs to lower paying folks via outsourcing contract houses.  I like how the article shows those on the visa that are hired direct … Continue reading →

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I need this lady to come over and setup my shop

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I actually been watching her blog for a year now, found this article online about her build for storing all her tools (power tools too) on the wall.  Pretty impressive stuff. http://makezine.com/2016/02/07/shop-organization-projects-with-april-wilkerson/

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Things to print out for V-Day

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Got a 3D Printer, print out your valintine something special.  Here are 10 ideas in the article to print out.  I like the cookie cutter and the LED heart ones myself. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2016/02/11/the-best-3d-printable-objects-for-this-valentines-day/

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