Category Archives: android

3D print a 3D scanner

Posted on December 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this is a clever build, using an old android phone, arduino, and a motor, the author make a 3D scanner. I would simplify this a bit more by not 3D printing the holder for the phone, and just use … Continue reading →

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Turn an Old Phone Into a Smart Doorbell Camera With Facial Recognition

Posted on November 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

The phone is basically turned into a wifi camera, an RPI is used for an image server, and then cloud based apps for the rest. https://www.open-electronics.org/turn-an-old-phone-into-a-smart-doorbell-camera-with-facial-recognition/

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Use RemoteXY to control a robot arduino

Posted on November 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically its a wizard for creating an “app” to control an arduino via wireless. Seems pretty neat.

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simple hands free wash

Posted on April 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. Uses an arduino as the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Faucet-Touchless-Using-Arduino-Wash-Hand/

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Use an old tablet for a display on on RPi

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well I think I found a use for some old Amazon Tablets. The author uses VNC or RDP to access the RPi over the network. And act as its display. It sounds like RDP is a better way to go … Continue reading →

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Nice set of “handiman tool” apps for your phone

Posted on October 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not a replacement for the real thing, but could be a “good enough” tool. The 10 Best Free Toolbox Apps for Android

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Another nice smart mirror

Posted on June 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author scaled down an existing version. https://medium.com/@maxbraun/smarter-mirrors-and-how-theyre-made-327997b9eff7

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Interesting list of apps for Podcasting

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not so sure Phones have the quality just yet for podcasting, but the apps look like they would do the work in a pinch.  SoundCloud looks pretty cool in this list.

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Use QuickRemote to connect Roku to Google Home

Posted on March 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have not heard of QuickRemote app before.  Apparently you can use it to tie into your Roku to control it via voice.  The reviews on Android are mixed so not sure if this is a good solution yet. https://www.howtogeek.com/342806/how-to-control-your-roku-with-google-homes-voice-assistant/ … Continue reading →

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Crankshaft, another carputer

Posted on February 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is built onto of OpenAuto, and looks like its a simplified version of it.  Would be worth checking out. https://hackaday.com/2018/02/26/crankshaft-open-source-car-computer/

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