Category Archives: Tinkering

Make a wooden beer Koozie with built in bottle opener

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Very clever idea.  The only downside is its alot of work to convert a chunk of wood into a beer koozie like this.  I wonder if I could simplify it with a square block instead?  The “blanks” the author uses … Continue reading →

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Adafruit has a $15 board for making RetroPi’s

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

If you want to convert an Raspberry Pi into an arcade, Adafruit has a board called the Arcade Bonnet for $15.  Of course you have to buy your own joysticks, buttons, speakers…etc etc etc.  Oh and of course there is … Continue reading →

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Nice build for a Syringe Pump

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the overall build on this project.  One thing I might do different is maybe cheaper steppers. https://www.drdflo.com/syringe 3D parts here https://hackaday.io/post/5681

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Nice coffee table build to RPi Arcade

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Only thing that is a little different is the use of a VESA mount to attach the Monitor.  Me…I would build it into the table. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-the-ultimate-tech-infused-retro-arcade-co-521331796

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Arduino Controlled PWM fans to cool a PC rack

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Actually I was looking at this build for some other cooling needs myself.  Not so much a computer rack.  I have lots of “fans” around from PC’s I have stripped over the years from the side of the road.  Always … Continue reading →

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Some simple floating shelves

Posted on February 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Author says its about $7 per shelf.  I think its closer to $10 in NY. http://lifehacker.com/build-and-mount-your-own-floating-shelves-for-about-sev-1792594358

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Convert your CT scan into a 3D print

Posted on February 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice write-up.  Next time I get a CT Scan I’ll have to try this out. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Easily-and-Automatically-Convert-a-CT-Scan-/

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CNC a Nail Stamp Plate

Posted on February 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Very clever build.  The author used a CNC to make small templates to paint nails with. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Milled-Nail-Stamp-Plate/?ALLSTEPS

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HashID, interesting python tool to ID hashes

Posted on February 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting tool that you can use to figure what time of hashes are used.  This can come in handing not just with hacking/pen testing, but with development as well as you may deal with different things that … Continue reading →

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Interesting alternative for the CDROM CNC build

Posted on February 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author has one axis move the table of the object in x direction, and the top is the y axis.  Clever idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Made-From-Garbage/?ALLSTEPS  

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