Category Archives: My Projects

Self hosting bitwarden

Posted on June 27, 2023 by robertwilkie

Bitwarden is a good password manager, and its free (to a degree). But if you don’t trust them, you can host your own bitwarden server on a RPi. https://www.makeuseof.com/self-host-bitwarden-password-manager-raspberry-pi-zero/

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Nice router lift

Posted on May 24, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice built that uses a standard trim router. Been looking at building my own but trim routers (used and cheap) are hard to find. Full size ones are easier to find. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/router-lift-video-93194#post211195

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Nice write up on how to create an opensource python package

Posted on April 21, 2023 by robertwilkie

Could be adapted for closed source too. https://mathspp.com/blog/how-to-create-a-python-package-in-2022

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Nice Solder fume extractor

Posted on April 11, 2023 by robertwilkie

Yes I know there are multiple ones out there, but this one the author uses an ATiny as a PWM controller for the fan so each hit of the switch changes its speed. https://hackaday.com/2022/09/04/diy-fume-extractor-with-attiny13-speed-control/

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Updated sand art display

Posted on March 17, 2023 by robertwilkie

The author did some updates to his original sand art display bot. https://www.instructables.com/Sand-Art-Display-2/

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Nice CNC build for cutting out of foam

Posted on March 8, 2023 by robertwilkie

gives me some ideas for converting old 3D printers that have seen better days. Something to think about anyways. https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/building-a-four-axis-foam-cutter-from-hardware-store-parts/

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Simple wind power

Posted on March 2, 2023 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, basically the author just took a treadmill motor and blades from a fan and made simple wind power device. https://hackaday.com/2021/04/07/the-simplest-wind-turbine-is-the-most-satisfying/

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Leaf blower dust collector

Posted on January 27, 2023 by robertwilkie

Ok this is a clever build, using many cheap and easy to get parts to make a dust collector and seems to work out. https://www.instructables.com/Dust-Collector-Made-From-a-Leaf-Vacuum/

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Cool knitting machine

Posted on January 25, 2023 by robertwilkie

It only makes a french braid. But still pretty clever build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/french-knitting-machine-video-94850?homelistings#post217012

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making ice candle holders

Posted on December 13, 2022 by robertwilkie

Interesting build (for outdoors). looks pretty but Ithink I would only do this for special winter outdoor occations https://www.instructables.com/Ice-Luminaries/

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