Category Archives: Tinkering

Interesting build to help stroke folks recover

Posted on September 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically its a robotic physically therapy machine for the hand.  I wonder if you could use it for other things, like, muscle memory for playing a song on a piano. Hackaday Prize Entry: Post Stroke Spasticity Rehab Helper

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Another simple beer carrier build

Posted on September 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Well…simple but can be time consuming to make.  I still have this on a list to CNC someday. http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-Is-Coming-Beer-Tote/

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Interesting article on C

Posted on September 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its interesting cause as the author points out,  Its the basis for many other languages.  Also the one part I preach to recruiters alot is if you know C, you can learn most of the other languages.  But going from … Continue reading →

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This could put alot of dentists out

Posted on September 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

Well the ones that straighten teeth.  Or at least discount the cost.  I don’t know how well this would work with kids.  But maybe adults it would. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170915-dental-startup-candid-will-send-you-affordable-3d-printed-dental-aligners-in-the-mail.html

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How to secure your RPi

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

A good chunk of this is common knowledge.  But its a good writeup just the same. https://makezine.com/2017/09/07/secure-your-raspberry-pi-against-attackers/

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Making your own harry potter wand

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good way to learn the basics of a lathe. https://makezine.com/2017/09/13/turning-realistic-harry-potter-wand-wood-lathe/

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Google now does parking?

Posted on September 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting add on to Google maps in finding a parking spot.  Its free where I have seen apps in the past charge for this. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/parking-google-maps/

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Make a mini battle bot with a bottle

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was a pretty neat start of a battle bot.  Basically using a bottle as the shield for the bot.  I would be even more impressed if the author used other recycled parts too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Bottle-Combat-Robot/

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Make an MQTT water leak alarm

Posted on September 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, takes an ESP and makes it into a wireless water alarm to alert your home system or phone.  Me…I would like a little more security on the device myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-Water-Leak-Detector-MQTT-Homie/

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One colorful Pinwheel wind generator

Posted on September 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Too many folks shoot down wind power cause of the “looks”.  This is a nice take on that to improve the look (thought the output may suffer).  My 2 cents, I think I would build smaller … Continue reading →

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