Category Archives: Tinkering

5 Apps to get after rooting your phone

Posted on April 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this article while doing some other research.  I like Titanium backup (haven’t tried it yet, but sounds nice).  Root Explorer, and AnTuTu CPU Master. http://www.maketecheasier.com/apps-install-after-rooting-android/

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Looking at SMS bombs

Posted on April 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I have someone in my life that likes to send me way too many foolish messages, so I am looking at revenge. Started digging around for a way to screen bomb and automate SMS messages back.  Sofar I have … Continue reading →

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Simple bike repair stand on wheels

Posted on April 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, uses black pipe and a pipe clamp.  So its pretty cheap to make.  Only think I haven’t a clue where the author found the round plywood at Home Depot (I have never seen it) and the … Continue reading →

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Cool RPi weather station

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like the RPi build for this weather station, only thing….I wonder if the solar cell in the project is enough to recharge the battery to keep the RPi running.  Guess time will tell. http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Solar-Weather-Station/

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Need some programming classes, check out hackr.io

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this by accident.  Looks like its got allot of good freebie classes. http://hackr.io/

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How to build a thermocoupler amplifier

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice video on how to build the thermocoupler amplifier to measure temperature.  Not sure if I would do this (maybe for a 3D printer?). http://hackaday.com/2015/04/06/how-to-build-a-thermocouple-amplifier/

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Build a doorbell listener with an arduino

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Actually with a Moteino (arduino like) that has wireless support.  This way it can talk to a bigger system, like an RPi to handle the data.  I also like the authors garage door variant too. http://lowpowerlab.com/blog/2015/04/13/doorbell-moteino/

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Android now going to run ATMS

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have to say I am shocked it took this long to get a linux based ATM.  As far as I know, most ATM’s run windows, many running Windows XP.  Android/Linux is a cheaper route, could be maintained (OS wise) … Continue reading →

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So is there a STEM shortage?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this nice paper about how the “STEM” shortage is not real.  It basically proves what allot in the industry already know.  My thoughts, back in the 90’s when the demand was up, wages where up too, also … Continue reading →

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Cheap wi-fi enabled microcontroller

Posted on April 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

It looks like the remainder of the story about converting an ESP8266 for Arduino is done, so I just wanted to repost the link. http://makezine.com/2015/04/01/esp8266-5-microcontroller-wi-fi-now-arduino-compatible/

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