Category Archives: Tinkering

Finally a use for all those disk platters

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice sign build, and I like the use of hard drive platter for a reflective surface. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-LED-Sign-for-My-Daughter-Ella/  

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Cool mobile planer

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty entertaining to watch.  The author build this planer where its on wheels (casters) instead of a slide and stationary device I have seen in the base for home built planers.  Clever build overall.  My 2 cents, if he wants … Continue reading →

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Cool mini display to use with an arduino

Posted on April 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Talk about tiny, the “kit” costs about $15, not terrible cost. http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Started-With-05-OLED-Display/

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Neat ratchet bar clamp build

Posted on April 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build, that you can do with basic tools if needed.  Me…I think I will buy what I need for under $20.  Still a nice build http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ratchet-bar-clamp-66966?homelistings#post109126

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Adding smarts to your standard IP securing Camera

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting project, the author is using a raspberry pi in the middle to help detect what an object is. Enhancing my ordinary IP security cameras with AI

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Using a laser based CNC for letter seals

Posted on April 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Clever idea.  I will have to try this out myself to make some custom letter seals.  Of course laser & paper makes me a little leery. Emboss Your own Seals with a Laser Cutter

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Print out your own tank treads

Posted on April 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool idea. Me, I think I will just buy them since the amount of time to print out each tread could take my printer for ever. 3D Printed Tank Tracks

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Nice write up on using a Digispark with Arduino IDE

Posted on April 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Digispark seems to have this love/hate with the Arduino IDE team over the years.  This is a nice write up to help set it up correctly. http://www.instructables.com/id/Digispark-Attiny-85-With-Arduino-IDE/

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Ardiuno spooky eyes

Posted on April 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on ardiuno spooky eye build.  What I really like is how the author made it so the eyes run independent of the arduino being nearby.  Also how he uses phone wire and jacks for the lines to/from … Continue reading →

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Nice light build

Posted on March 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty fancy looking and was done with common tools. Curved Wood LED Lamp Needs No Fancy Tools

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