Category Archives: Tinkering

Making furniture designs for CNC with Opendesk

Posted on April 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

I am still not at the level of full CAD yet.  But OpenDesk does look interesting http://makezine.com/2017/04/04/opendesk-cnc-furniture/  

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Good intro into setting up Container Linux

Posted on April 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

I.E. Core Linux.  Its a nice write-up on how to set it up and create containers. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-container-linux/

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Neat RPi build

Posted on April 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty neat build.  Its a RPi zero with wifi, battery, and a pull out keyboard.  Oh and screen.  Seems to be a bit bigger than a mint box thought. http://makezine.com/2017/03/28/handheld-pi-powered-terminal/  

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Another neat build, vertical axis wind turbin

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, only one thing I would do a bit different…OK a few things.  One, give it a coat of paint.  Two, put a nose cone over the motor to help shelter it. http://www.newphysicist.com/make-vertical-axis-wind-turbine/

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An even easier to use planing sled

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is on the list over the other ones.  The author basically put the thing together so that the router just fits between 2 boards, and you can zip along with that and just “mount” the ends on the … Continue reading →

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Neat windmill to teach kids, BUT using a grinder?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this was a cool project, but the author uses a hand grinder to cut everything.  To me thats crazy (jigsaw, handsaw, etc etc).  But it works for him. http://www.newphysicist.com/make-small-wind-turbine/

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One fancy portable workbench

Posted on April 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

All I can say is wow on this one.  Its a nice looking portable workbench.  Me…I won’t build it (way too much work) and I can modify some cheaper solutions to make do. https://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Portable-Workbench-With-Quick-Release-Vise/

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Can’t find a Pi Zero, try the pilocator

Posted on April 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Someone created a website to show you which places had stock in RPi Zeros (including the new one).  It has been difficult to find the RPi Zero (I had to get mine from Canada, !@#$ duty cost more than anything … Continue reading →

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Cool windpower setup

Posted on April 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Mostly made from PVC, metal flashing, and bike parts (including the genny).  Only thing is the chain could get rusted up pretty quick in the elements. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Turbine-DIY-Tutorial-How-to-Make/

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Nice build for a sign

Posted on April 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically the author adds in a 3D like look to the sign.  Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Backlit-LED-CNC-Sign-of-a-Logo/

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