Category Archives: Tinkering

Make a jig to make dowel rod

Posted on December 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Clever build, but….I think I would just get the stuff at home depot http://woodgears.ca/dowel/making.html#maker

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Apparently Amazon has tossed a ring in for FreeRTOS

Posted on December 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting that Amazon is backing FreeRTOS.  I haven’t used the OS myself but it seems pretty lightweight when compared to Linux.  Maybe worth a look if you are building a scaled down system and want AWS support. Amazon FreeRTOS is … Continue reading →

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Make a tablesaw milling jig

Posted on December 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

HAHAHAHA…OK this is pretty neat.  Only thing I think I would use a cheaper blade on the saw to make the boards. https://www.izzyswan.com/tablesaw-saw-mill-jig/  

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Cool looking star build for Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its from over a year ago and is arduino based.  Neat build overall but a bit too fast on the “blinking” of the lights for me. http://wpqrek.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-star-ornament-made-using.html

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Thin strip ripping jig

Posted on December 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

Ever need to convert a board into thin strips…well I haven’t yet but I do like this build for one.  Pretty straight forward and the PDF gives details how to do it. http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/105/extras/thin-strip-ripping-jig/

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One easy and cheap swamp like cooler

Posted on December 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is a winner, the author basically zip ties bottles to a fan, then puts ice in the bottles with holes in the top of the bottle to get air to pass by and cool. Nice simple build.  Not … Continue reading →

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Micromanage your data usage with Datally

Posted on December 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting app.  Seems more detailed than the standard google bit that breaks down what is using data and when. https://gizmodo.com/google-s-new-app-stops-your-android-phone-from-sucking-1820879455

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Nice folding chair build

Posted on December 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Unfortunately the author could not post the file to print out and then cut your own.  But still it gives you the general idea how the chair would work, and how it folds completely flat. http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Chair/

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Found a cool site for homemade tools

Posted on November 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

Mostly for woodworking tools.  It has several nice ideas and builds to try out.  I wish they had an RSS feed. http://www.homemadetools.net/

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Interesting build for an automated light switch (bluetooth)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the build.  But…not so sure I would use Bluetooth, maybe use an ESP and get wifi instead.  I like Wemo switches but they are sometimes hard to fit in older light boxes, and this could be cheaper too.  … Continue reading →

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