Category Archives: Tinkering

A brushless motor controller for arduino (shield)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author build and published the PCB design for a brushless motor controller for arduino.  This could be useful for higher end brushless motors found in R/C cars…or maybe robotics too. http://hackaday.com/2014/10/08/brushless-motor-controller-shield-for-arduino/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 https://github.com/Neuromancer2701/BLDC_ros_controller

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Another good 3D printed Parametric pump

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Another nice build.  This one is pretty much self contained. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/09/22/3d-print-parametric-peristaltic-pump-one-piece/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-print-parametric-peristaltic-pump-one-piece

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Linux for Cars

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

Every so often I toy with the idea of building a carputer.  Well I did a google search and turned up Automotive Grade Linux.  It looks cool and has a VMware image you can play with, but seems to still … Continue reading →

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Running Go on Intel Edison

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

Go, or Go Lang, is a compiled language that is kind of like Java.  I started to tinker with Go this summer.  I have to say coming from the embedded systems world, I like Go.  The article talks about using … Continue reading →

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One fancy home automation setup with RPi and arduinos

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is one fancy setup for home automation that the author built.  Its a little light on the details but you get the general gist from the write-up. http://www.instructables.com/id/Uber-Home-Automation/?ALLSTEPS

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Looks like 3D guns are going to revolvers

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Currently only concept, but it looks like they are starting to get into revolver based instead of a signal shot. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140924-new-3d-printed-revolver-dedicated-to-yoshitomo-imura-in-development.html

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Build a super fan with PC fans

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

I wish I could say I haven’t thought of doing this myself.  But I have just never got to it.  I like the clips the author makes to tie everything together (I was going to use zip ties).  I also … Continue reading →

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16 year old’s kickstarter project, a dry erase lightswitch panel

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, and yes I am in for one.  Basically its a whiteboard that is an overgrown light switch cover.  I have just the spot for this switch cover too. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/09/29/16yr-olds-dry-erase-light-switch-cover-goes-to-kickstarter/

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Nice LED setup for your house

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK if I ever have this many LEDs, I have problems (or a windfall in money).  Anyways, nice build on controlling and lighting up your house with RGB “Digital” LED’s.  The author makes many points about getting the right LED … Continue reading →

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Agifall, Waterfall + Agile

Posted on September 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Been thinking alot about software processes myself lately, so I googled waterfall with agile, scrum, etc etc and found some interesting articles.  The presentation below was the most entertaining to go thru. http://www.slideshare.net/markfromson/agifall-presentation http://scaledagileframework.com/mixing-agile-and-waterfall-development-in-the-scaled-agile-framework/

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