Category Archives: Tinkering

Convert a Pogoplug into a PBX

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have a few pogoplugs around, mostly used for friends relatives for backup, and I knew they ran linux and could be hacked.  But this is too much. http://nerdvittles.com/?p=10560 Generic directions to get debian on pogoplug http://mehl.co/articles/installing_debian_on_the_pogoplug/ Directions for pogoplug series … Continue reading →

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Make your own dotmatrix printer from old CD drives

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Neat build.  Not so sure I would do this thought.  still a neat build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Dot-Matrix-Printer-from-a-CDDVD-Reader-with-Arduin/?ALLSTEPS  

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Using a regular LED as a light sensor

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to use a standard LED for a light sensor. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-AS-A-LIGHT-SENSOR/

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Use your CNC to make LED nametags

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on CNC’ing, well this case laser, a nametag in plexiglass. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Nametag/

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Spring loaded Penholder for CNC

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  I have used markers on CNC before and well crushed the tips.  This would help prevent that. http://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-loaded-CNC-Penholder-for-Rapidograph-techni/

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Nice plans for a no screw stool

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Free plans to cut out a stool from 3/4 inch plywood and just put the parts together to make a stool (no screws or other hardware needed).  So if you have a CNC that can cut a thick sheet of … Continue reading →

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Print your own bartender

Posted on September 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author built a 3D printed out robot bartender.  Nice design, looks like he only intended it for a project thought (all the stuff is opensourced).  Since it hasn’t seen an update since created.  My 2 cents.  I think I … Continue reading →

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Have a 3D Printer, want to make dizzy videos?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting add-on for a frisbee.  The author built an attachment for a frisbee to attach a camera to it. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/05/31/3d-printed-frisbee-cam-via-make/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printed-frisbee-cam-via-make

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Nice simple tutorial on gcodetools and Inkscape

Posted on September 11, 2014 by robertwilkie

Found this pretty straight forward tutorial on using Inkscape to generate gcode.  Its short and too the point. http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/User:BHSPitMonkey/Inkscape_and_Gcodetools_Tutorial  

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Intel announces Edison, a really small computer

Posted on September 10, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice little system, seems to have more power than an RPi, and only $50…WELL UNTIL YOU NEED TO GET INTO IT.  Then its more around $110 with shipping to get the daughter card that gets you anything I/O and pins … Continue reading →

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