Category Archives: Arduino

Make a laser chaser bot for your dogs

Posted on March 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have thought about doing this myself. Pretty simple build to do but looks like the laser is not too random in its movement. Thought you can change the code to be more random. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Laser-Dog-Chaser-Toy/

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Turn an ESP8266 into a WiFi Jammer

Posted on March 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty cheap jammer. The “jamming” part isn’t a radio freq. jammer but more protocol stack based. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wi-Fi-Jammer-From-an-ESP8266-WiFi-Jammer-Deauther/

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Opensource hearing aid

Posted on March 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK after seeing how much pro hearing aids run (3 grand easy). I can see why there is an opensource project. Article indicates the board will run around $250, not including headset. But still thats 10% of the cost of … Continue reading →

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Nice clock build

Posted on February 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the clock build, plus you can customize it. Only thing is the LED strip used is a bit pricey. https://www.instructables.com/id/MirrorClock/

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I want one of these sorting machines

Posted on February 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its fun to watch the video. Basically a light from the bottom lights up the parts for a camera to take a pic of and figure out what is what in shapes, then it picks them up and puts each … Continue reading →

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Make your own carbon fiber tubes

Posted on January 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

I never realized how much these things cost. but apparently the ribbon for carbon fiber is pretty cheap, so the author took and arduino, some steppers, and made his own tube maker. Clever build overall. https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/carbon_feat.jpg?w=800

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Print your own Linear servo actuator

Posted on December 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build/print.  Basically you can 3D print out the actuator to fit on standard hobby servos. Save a Few Steps on Your Next Build with These Easy Linear Actuators

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3D print and build your own spider bot

Posted on December 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, involves ALOT of servo motors thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-WIFI-AP-Controlled-Quadruped-Robot/

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One interesting wire bender

Posted on October 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

If you are making custom antenna’s, here is a build for you. DIY Wire Bender Gets Wires All Bent Into Shape

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Cool LED helmet build

Posted on October 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

And alot of work, not just the helmet, but soldering all those LED’s in. Gaze Upon This Daft Punk Helmet’s Rows of Utterly Perfect Hand-Soldered LEDs

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