Category Archives: Tinkering

Cool light

Posted on January 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice light build.  I like the jig the author made for carving out the center of a 4×4 post too. https://www.instructables.com/id/FADing-Fall-Asleep-Device/

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Nice write up on a CNC build

Posted on January 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

Author did a good job spelling out the parts and how to build this.  Total cost was around $400 to build.  You could go cheaper with using something besides t-bar. https://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-DIY-CNC-Machine/

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Use a Fire tablet for a RPi Monitor

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are connecting to the monitor (tablet) over WiFi and as a remote desktop.  Good way to re purpose old tablets thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-use-a-kindle-fire-as-a-monitor-for-raspberr/

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This beats some other wall mounts for RPi’s

Posted on January 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author basically puts an electric box in the wall and has all the electronics in there.  Good idea.  But…  Not to thrilled with the wiring job.  I am pretty sure thats not up to code.  … Continue reading →

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A homemade Shapeoko

Posted on January 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author says it cost him roughly $700 in materials.  You can get the same thing for $1200 and alot less work to put it together…so….its a tough call here.  Its a nice build but alot of work.  … Continue reading →

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How to waterproof electronics

Posted on January 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting article.  One way is with nail polish, another with high temp silocone, third with two part epoxy(potting compound). but may not work the best with heat based circuits. The author does a good job of testing several different methods.  … Continue reading →

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Nice tutorial on CNC for beginers

Posted on January 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Covers the basics.  Nice overview. https://www.instructables.com/id/Fusion-360-CAM-Tutorial-for-CNC-Beginners/

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Setting up Octoprint on RPi

Posted on January 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is something I have been wanting to do for some time with some of my 3D printers that have custom software interfaces. https://www.instructables.com/id/Octoprint-Easy-Setup/

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This is a pretty automated joint builder

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author has an app that programs the controller (TI based) to automatically cut the finger joints out.  Its fun to watch the video. Robotic Table Saw Automates Finger Joints

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How to run a brush less harddrive motor

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to build a controller for these motors.  An arduino is used to control it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Run-Brushless-Motor-by-Arduino-L298/

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