Category Archives: RaspberryPi

Using an RPi to control your garage door

Posted on October 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Good idea, seems like alot more wires going to the relay than I would think you need.  But it looks like the author is using an older RPi (original one I think) in this project, so this could be a … Continue reading →

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Drawbot with RPi only

Posted on October 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build over ones from years past, looks like $100 in materials?  Its come a long way and now it does not even need an arduino to control the motors, instead everything goes thru a RPi Zero. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbot/

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A nice etch a sketch build

Posted on October 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author with 2 steppers, an RPi, build this to draw pictures on an etch-a-sketch, could be a good way to into for kids into CNC or robotics. Bot Makes Etch A Sketch Art In One … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on a simple Arcade build

Posted on August 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, author is pretty straight and to the point, kept everything simple to build too.  Oh and cheap ($200 in parts). https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Arcade-Machine-for-Cheap/  

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Build yourself an underwater camera

Posted on August 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author uses an RPi Zero and its camera to build this.  Most of the cost is in the electronics since the rest is PVC pipe.  Its a nice looking build overall.  Author has the costs at $100 An Achievable … Continue reading →

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Nice build to make RPi’s easier to setup

Posted on June 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically on first boot the RPI will offer up a wifi connection and a webpage so you can configure it for your network. Deploying a Turnkey Raspberry Pi System

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Cool clock build

Posted on June 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Clock to give you an idea when you have certain activities. http://www.instructables.com/id/CalClock-Simply-See-Your-Schedule/

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Sound proofing a CNC

Posted on May 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the authors idea but…what about ventalation, metal chips getting in the way, or…lets see hot metal in a wood box….maybe a fire issue? I agree thought CNC’s are noisy buggers. https://medium.com/teelebee/cnc-box-d13eaa7c0f36

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Another RPi game console build

Posted on May 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author takes older parts and scrape wood to make it. https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/rc-paper-airplane-featured.jpg?w=800

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Embed an RPI into your laptop

Posted on April 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Dont’ you that CDROM drive on your laptop…wait you have a laptop with one of those?  Anyways this build helps embed an RPi Zero into your system. http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-purpose-Optical-Drive-With-RPi/

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