Category Archives: Tinkering

Using Syringes for Hydraulics

Posted on August 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

I have seen stuff like this before.  But this is the first for me with a “R/C steam shovel”. The overall build is pretty impressive.  Not sure what hte board is used…some form of cardboard? Super Simple Hydraulics Using Syringes

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Convert ESP to wireshark

Posted on August 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Why? well mostly to debug the board to see its speed limits,etc. ESP to Wireshark

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Make molds for metal with Silicone

Posted on August 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author has a pretty detailed video on the steps he took.  Overall is a pretty nice build.  Not so sure where I would get a “pressure chamber” thought to get rid of air bubbles like he did. Silicone Molds … Continue reading →

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Want to learn about AI?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Check out deeplearning.ai (classes thru Coursera).  Looks pretty intense class too. https://www.coursera.org/learn/neural-networks-deep-learning

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Turn a Dremel into a simple centrifuge

Posted on August 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

I am a little leery about a tube slipping out and shattering somewhere.  But overall the concept is pretty good.  Cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Dremel-Centrifuge/

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Another automated turret build

Posted on August 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit interesting since it seems to shoot bursts out instead of single shots.  The difference from past ones is no arduino involved (RPi and a hat for motor control), and no laptop to do image processing/etc. … Continue reading →

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Pretty simple 2D CNC arm

Posted on August 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically a simple plotter.  This one is a nice build cause you can move it around and it seems to cover a full 8×11 sheet of paper.  Could be worth checking out someday to build myself.  Oh uses an arduino … Continue reading →

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Convert a Fire Tablet to be more stock Android

Posted on August 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting set of tips on how to convert one to be more stock android without killing off athe Amazon extras. https://www.howtogeek.com/270382/how-to-make-the-amazon-fire-tablet-more-like-stock-android/

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Nice build for a motorized lazy susan

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat hack to convert a Lazy susan to be motorized.  Cheap too…well except the motor… https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2466993

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Another nice LED sign build

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the use of wood for the backdrop.  You could do other things in the background instead of wood too. https://www.wilkerdos.com/2016/05/diy-backlit-led-sign/

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