Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice video from Google Sketchup to 3D Print

Posted on June 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like the video, good intro on how to do this. http://hackedgadgets.com/2014/06/22/google-3d-sketchup-to-3d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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TeenLogger, GPS TEENSY logger

Posted on June 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting build with an arduino Teensy that logs GPS data and you can pull it off from USB.  The author did this over a year ago, but looks from his site he has some more similar projects under way. http://www.weirdlab.fr/?p=39 … Continue reading →

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Unbricking an arduino

Posted on June 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice tutorial on how to install a bootloader an an arduino to “unbrick it. https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/installing-an-arduino-bootloader?utm_source=SparkFun+Customer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=553250dcd7-Dec9_Dec13Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa5287abaf-553250dcd7-60585057

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List of opensource static code checkers

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice list from the SWAMP initiative of static code analysis tools that are open to folks to use.  I had heard of findbugs for Java, cppcheck and clang are new ones for me.  GCC…really, it does a basic job but … Continue reading →

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Cool Infinity LED Mirror controlled by arduino

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author made a infinity mirror with LED’s and a arduino to control them.  Its a cool special affect. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-RGB-LED-Infinity-Mirror/

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ZFS, Filesystem for endless size

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK so you buy several tetrabyte drives and are constantly adding more to the stack…How do you manage all of them.  Well in comes the ZFS (Z File System) for linux.  Apparently it can handle these large sizes and then … Continue reading →

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Interesting homemade windmill

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

This looks like a good project for kids.  Most of the materials are pretty cheap (pvc pipe, old CD, motor from a VCR).  Not so sure I would have picked a model airplane propeller thought, maybe build your own? http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Backyard-Wind-Turbine/

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Unikernel

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I started reading about Unikernels, a kernel built just for a particular task, lately.  Found this nice article that covers several different ones.  Mirage looks interesting. Why am I looking at this.  Well as the article goes on, it can … Continue reading →

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Simple article on securing a RPI

Posted on June 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple article on how to secure your Raspberry Pi with the basics.  Why?  Well the default install of RPi is pretty open with a simple username password combo (raspberry/pi). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/securing-raspberry-pi-passwords-firewalls/

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Interesting USB to Serial Circuit

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice single layer circuit that uses an ATiny to convert USB to Serial and back.  I wonder if someone will start making this for sale. http://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/mcu/037/index.html

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