Category Archives: Tinkering

Interesting drawer based CNC

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is a few years old of a build, buts its an interesting one.  I like how the sliders are down instead on the sides.  I can’t tell if the author used 3D printed parts in some of the … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on using Interrupts with Arduino

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

Not many folks, developers included, use or know about the oldfashioned interrupts with a system.  You mostly see this with embedded systems.  Higher end stuff has “messaging” and other methods.  But on systems that do not support threading, interrupts can … Continue reading →

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A styling swamp cooler

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is nice looking.  The author build the standard swamp cooler with a 5 gallon bucket, but added alot of style to it with paint.  What I found interesting is Home Depo has a 5 gallon bucket insulator you … Continue reading →

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Simple wire dispenser with mechanical pencil

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

And some 3D printed parts.  This is nice tool to build for solder.  Not so sure about using it with wire thought… http://hackaday.com/2015/08/10/mechanical-pencil-hack-dispenses-wire/ original http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Prototyping-Pencil/

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Good article about how to print from Android

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good article about how to setup a printer to use google to print from an android device.  Didn’t cover Mopria (http://www.mopria.org/) thought. http://www.ubergizmo.com/how-to/print-from-android/?utm_source=mainrss

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Cool 3D printed Wind Storage design

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the vertical mill will slowly raise the bar for storing energy, then when you “release” it powers the fan on the right side.  This could be a cool toy to show kids about potential and kinetic energy. … Continue reading →

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Breakout board for the ESP8622

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build if you are testing and playing with a bunch of ESP8622 RF boards.  Makes it easier than wiring up a breadboard over and over again. http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-5V-breakout-board-for-ESP-01-ESP8622/

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Jellyfish Skirt

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not so sure I would go with the “poofy” look for a skirt, but I like the build itself.  Could be adapted for other projects. http://www.instructables.com/id/Jellyfish-Skirt/

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Mini CNC with a bunch of CDROM drives

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, mostly cause the frame is completely from CDROM frames.  Well OK there is some wood on the bottom.Only issue I see is the clearance on the y axis is pretty low. http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-CNC3D-Printer/

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Alarmclock + car horn = ONE loud car alarm

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

School is going to be starting soon.  And that means getting the kids to wake up in a timely fashion.  Here is a nice build where the author uses a car horn to the alarm clock.  Wow its loud. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-The-Worlds-Loudest-Alarmclock/

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