Category Archives: Tinkering

Another simple (ish) eggbot build

Posted on April 13, 2015 by robertwilkie

This once is nice since it doesn’t require a 3D printer, uses an arduino (over PIC), and can be built with hand tools.  Oh and its a cheap build too.  Me, I think I would use a CNC shield over … Continue reading →

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Amazon AWS now has a machine learning platform

Posted on April 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting how AWS goes in different directions.  It seems they are providing a platform for developers to use built in machine learning systems to help drive how applications react. http://techcrunch.com/2015/04/09/aws-wants-to-put-machine-learning-in-reach-of-any-developer/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Cool 3D printed alternative energy builds

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

I really like the stirling engine build.  The projects are nice but…not so sure how long they would last (plastic) and being outdoors.  But they would be good learning projects. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150406-harvest-your-own-energy-using-3d-printed-wind-turbines-and-solar-stirling-engines.html http://www.reprap-windturbine.com/index.php?id=18&L=1 Note you have to “buy” the plans to … Continue reading →

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Another nice simple BlueTooth Speaker set

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build for a bluetooth dual speaker set.  Its about $5-15 cheaper than buying one. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-2x3W-Finished-/?ALLSTEPS

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Battlebots to be on ABC in June

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so I guess I better hitch up my over the air antenna for June.  🙂 http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/08/battlebots-premieres-june-21st-abc/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Use your bike seat post to store stuff

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Another nice build where the author stuffs things into the hollow part of his bike seat, and then uses a piece of wood to cork it.  Me, I wonder if a real cork would work instead. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Seat-Secret-CompartmentSurvival-Kit/

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Simple and cheap coin battery holder

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

2 paperclips and a bottle top and presto, you have a holder for your coin battery(s). http://www.instructables.com/id/Coin-Cell-Battery-Holder/

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How to update an old android phone

Posted on April 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

So you have an old android phone you would like to modernize the OS on it.  Well you may beable to CyanogenMod on it (variant of Android).  It is relatively easy to do if you phone is supported on its … Continue reading →

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Building a simple ATiny board

Posted on April 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is the ultimate in cheaping for the ATiny, Total cost is 2-3 dollars to build your own.  I think a simple ATiny board runs around 7-10 dollars. www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cheap-Attiny-Arduino-Board/

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Build a simple and cheap hydrogen generator

Posted on April 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build for making stuff to explode.  My 2 cents, I like the king-of-randoms build better (bit safer).  But this one is pretty simple too. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-hydrogen-generator/

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