Category Archives: Tinkering

Simple step stool out of plywood

Posted on October 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, if I figure it out right, you need a 1/4 sheet to make it. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/how-to-build-a-small-bench/view-all/

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One interesting wire bender

Posted on October 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

If you are making custom antenna’s, here is a build for you. DIY Wire Bender Gets Wires All Bent Into Shape

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Turn a cheap rubber mallet into a stamp

Posted on October 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, I think I saw a few of these at the dollar store.  I like how the author uses a CNC to cut the stamp out.  He even remakes a handle for it (not sure why he didn’t use … Continue reading →

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Using an RPi to control your garage door

Posted on October 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Good idea, seems like alot more wires going to the relay than I would think you need.  But it looks like the author is using an older RPi (original one I think) in this project, so this could be a … Continue reading →

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Drawbot with RPi only

Posted on October 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build over ones from years past, looks like $100 in materials?  Its come a long way and now it does not even need an arduino to control the motors, instead everything goes thru a RPi Zero. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbot/

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Make a pumpkin pallet display

Posted on October 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Pumpkin/

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A nice etch a sketch build

Posted on October 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author with 2 steppers, an RPi, build this to draw pictures on an etch-a-sketch, could be a good way to into for kids into CNC or robotics. Bot Makes Etch A Sketch Art In One … Continue reading →

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Cool LED helmet build

Posted on October 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

And alot of work, not just the helmet, but soldering all those LED’s in. Gaze Upon This Daft Punk Helmet’s Rows of Utterly Perfect Hand-Soldered LEDs

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Nice tool to make joints

Posted on October 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its a router attached to a handle that you use to trace a pattern out. Cool Tools: The Pantorouter Turns Tracing on its Side OK

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Turn your digispark into a rubber ducky

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The hacking tool.  Looks like someone ported the tools to the ATiny, in this case the DigiSpark system, which runs from $1.5 to $8.   Its not as fancy as the original, but it will do the job. DIY Rubber Ducky … Continue reading →

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