Category Archives: RaspberryPi

This smart mirror has no glass

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice write up on the build, but if I read this correctly, he applied the film right onto the monitor screen itself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Mirror-Raspberry-Pi-3/

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Adding smarts to your standard IP securing Camera

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting project, the author is using a raspberry pi in the middle to help detect what an object is. Enhancing my ordinary IP security cameras with AI

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RPi to Text tool

Posted on March 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, Only thing I wish it could flip pages too. DIY Text-to-Speech with Raspberry Pi

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Write-up on using an RPi with a K40 Laser Cutter

Posted on March 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have been tempted a few times to get one of these laser cutters, they are typically around $400 and seem to be “OK” for CCC (cheap chinese crap).   But ditching the controller software and going opensource is tempting too. … Continue reading →

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OpenAuto, Android Auto for Linux

Posted on March 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

This looks like a good idea for using an RPi for a carputer. OpenAuto, the Open Source In-Car Entertainment System

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Cool underwater camera build

Posted on February 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build.  Basically hts an RPi used to take pictures for hours underwater.  The author had to custom order the glass on the front, but everything else is pretty cheap stuff. https://hackaday.io/project/21222-pipecam-low-cost-underwater-camera

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A simple water sentry

Posted on February 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is funny.  The author needed to get rid of some pesty deer eating his roses.  So he built a water blaster sentry (attached to hose for water ammo) to track and guard them.  I am surprised he didn’t used … Continue reading →

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Use a Fire tablet for a RPi Monitor

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are connecting to the monitor (tablet) over WiFi and as a remote desktop.  Good way to re purpose old tablets thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-use-a-kindle-fire-as-a-monitor-for-raspberr/

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This beats some other wall mounts for RPi’s

Posted on January 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author basically puts an electric box in the wall and has all the electronics in there.  Good idea.  But…  Not to thrilled with the wiring job.  I am pretty sure thats not up to code.  … Continue reading →

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Interesting CNC with the sun as a laser

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author uses a RPi Zero as the controller.  The actuall CNC bit is controlled by a user and a joystick, but I can see this being more automated too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Draw/

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