Category Archives: RaspberryPi

Build a portable hacking station with RPi

Posted on November 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically you take an RPi, load it with Kali Linux, and run it off the box with a tiny touch LCD (pricey too).  I think rooting a phone maybe a better solution. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-build-a-portable-hacking-station-with-a-raspberr-1739297918

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Pretty nice RPi clone

Posted on October 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice china based clone of the Raspberry Pi, called Orang Pi (wow would eat an orange pie?).  Anyways…Its got alot of extras that I usually buy separately (memory, wifi, power switch, IR) included for roughly $40.  Not bad since I … Continue reading →

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Add a simple fan to your RPi

Posted on October 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I haven’t had to do this with any of my RPi’s….yet.  But this is a cheap way to add a fan too cool off the RPi.  Not so sure about it being a temp fix (I can see this … Continue reading →

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A RPi controlled sentry

Posted on October 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a cool build where the author is using an RPi to controll a nerf gun  Its all build with servos and a webcam and written in python.  Reminds me of the opensentry project which uses an arduino and … Continue reading →

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Intro to setting up OpenHAB on an RPi

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

I could have used this article a few months ago.  Nice intro into setting up OpenHAB (Home Automation) with Raspberry Pi. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/getting-started-openhab-home-automation-raspberry-pi/

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Build…well print an RPi door opener

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Too funny, the authors build a door opener for a latch style door knob.  Now if they could just clean up some of the wiring for a nicer look. https://cclub.cs.wmich.edu/planet/2015/01/26/raspberry-pi-door-opener-redux.html

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Build your own wireless FM Microphone

Posted on September 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

Using an RPi, a USB microphone, and an FM reciever (oh battery for the RPi too), you can make a wireless mic for your next speech.  Figure about $60 to build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Based-Wireless-Microphone/

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Raspberry Pi Dashcam

Posted on September 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I should have seen this coming, the author has been busy working on building a dashcam system (2 cameras, GPS, etc) with an RPi.  I like the RPi ignition sensitive power supply (below) the author uses.  Thought at $20, … Continue reading →

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A $15 RPi

Posted on September 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Finally, a Raspberry Pi cheaper than an arduino.  This is the Orange Pi, which includes a few extras over a standard Pi (IR reciever for example).  But for $15 (30 if you want one with build in SSD and WiFi).  … Continue reading →

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Taking the mousetrap to a new level

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Talk about a serious mousetrap.  The author automated this have-a-heart mousetrap with an Raspberry Pi that sends alerts, status, video, etc etc….way to much stuff for me. https://hackaday.com/2015/08/31/building-a-better-mousetrap-with-the-raspberry-pi/

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