Category Archives: Tinkering

OK so if you want a mult colored LED with controls

Posted on December 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like you should pick ones with ws2812fx controllers and use a nice library that runs across multiple arduino type systems.   http://hackaday.com/2016/12/12/more-blinky-more-better-the-ws2812fx-library/

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Dataplicity, a VPN/SSH connection for RPi

Posted on December 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool.  I don’t think its open source but it sounds like a nice way to remotely ssh into machines. Dataplicity lets you access your Raspberry Pi from anywhere

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Cool robot build (servo controller) with Arduino and android app

Posted on December 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like the controls the author has for this on his phone. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Multi-Servo-Motor-Control-Via-Bluetooth-Us/

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Another CDROM CNC build

Posted on December 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Man it must be popular right now, here is anotehr build.  At first I thought the author built his motor controllers, but no its an arduino shield. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Mini-CNC-Router-Drawing-by-Arduino-and/

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Another nice simple CNC build from CDROMS

Posted on December 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a different version of the CDROM CNC.  This one has more flexiblity over other systems for writting on large surfaces. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Based-Mini-CNC-Machine-New-Design/

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Build a remote annoying device

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you need a wireless enabled prank device?  Looks like you can build your own with an ESP and a mini speaker (oh and an power supply).  Pretty simple build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rick-Roll-PRANK-Using-Tiny-Speaker-and-ESP8266-Nod/  

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Brillo is now Andriod of Things

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like Google has rebranded Brillo, its initial push for an embedded OS, to be Android things.  Whats new?  Looks like they added Java support, Android Studio, OTA updates, And works on a few more boards.  Will be interesting to … Continue reading →

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Making Superman Logos with CNC

Posted on December 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

It looks like the author has a shapeoko to make these cool superman logos.  Definately something to look into for my own projects. http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-CNC-Superman-Logos/

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Nice write-up on how to make a wooden ring with simple tools

Posted on December 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this writeup.  The rings look nice too.  The author only uses scrape wood and many common tools. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Ring-Quick-Easy-With-Limited-Tools-NO-Drill-P/

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Cup holder enlarger…humm

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Ok I saw this build and thought to myself.  Gee…I could make this better, but expanding storage in my cupholder.  And…maybe use PVC instead….hummm.. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cup-Holder-Enlarger/

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