Category Archives: Tinkering

Simple and cheap park bench

Posted on February 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

This could make a good boy scout project, build a whole bunch of these to put around trails at a park.  Downside, I have a feelign in sme states you can’t use these benches, due to lawsuits. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/build-a-wooden-bench-for-less/view-all/

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Huge drawing machine

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the largest Polargraph’s I have seen.  They are pretty simple machines and the author did release “some” of the project files on thingiverse.  But not the motor mounts or CNC based plans (only 3D … Continue reading →

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Build a screw based RC

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

I actually have a bought one like this.  Its a nice build to go over snow and stuck (and sand in this case). https://hackaday.com/2018/02/25/screw-drive-tank-is-radio-controlled-3d-printed/

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Cool IC Tester build

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

Seems to have a pretty extensive test set too.  Good way to verify a chip is working, or that its what you think it is.  The board you can order (author opensourced it) and its nothing but solder points for … Continue reading →

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Even Google is in IoT Cloud

Posted on February 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Sounds like the API is now open beta.  Looks interesting, basically its a way for IoT to feed data back to a central system that can be used to process it. Google's Cloud IoT Core is now generally available

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3D print your own brace

Posted on February 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Well in this case you print the flat version, then heat it up and shape it.  Clever idea, I can see this being expanded on where doctors could make custom braces in house. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Thumb-Wrist-Immobilization-Brace/

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How to run apps in Windows

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting its an emulator for andriod basically to allow you to run apps on Windows.  One is called Bluestack.  The other is NoxPlayer. https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/heres-how-to-get-android-apps-running-on-your-laptop-1823353447

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Nice looking CROM CNC machine build

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build since it allows for you to move the CNC to different surfaces.  It looks really professional and the frame is really well done (hand cut from acrylic sheet).  Unfortunately no plans or dimensions for the sheet … Continue reading →

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Cool web based debugger for python

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have to say this is pretty neat project.  It looks like its cross compiler based too so should run on ARM or intel systems (its called birdseye). Stepping up your Python Printf Debugging Game

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Neat CNC foam cutter

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

I can’t tell if they are going to have an offering to buy this, but everything seems to be opensource.   CUTTING PLOTTER FOR POLYSTYRENE

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