Category Archives: Misc-Life

Make your own drinking straw

Posted on January 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK I could get worked up how everyone is freaking out over straws when I see a whole lot of other larger items going in the trash. But it is a starting point. Anyways, nice write up on how to … Continue reading →

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Nice air filter build

Posted on January 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only thing is it uses an car air filter instead of a hepa based one. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/smoke-eater-air-cleaner-bench-67796?homelistings#post111641

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Turning a can top into a fish hook

Posted on January 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, pretty simple way to turn a can top into a fishing hook. Only down side is you need to have something to cut it with. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/beer-can-tab-fishing-hook-photo-70909?homelistings#post124696

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Cool light up sign

Posted on January 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen this before where you light up plexiglass and etch it for a pattern. But this one you only etch the “text box” and then write in your own words with marker. Not a bad idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/Speech-Bubble-Lamp-Scribbleboard-With-Full-Plans/

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Make your own simple metal bender

Posted on January 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Or pipe bender. I like this build but I would make one change, maybe put multiple holes on the handle so you can adjust for different pipe/metal sizes. If you have the material on hand, this would be worth building. … Continue reading →

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Last cut mini trees to make a big one

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author came up with a pattern that you can cut out to make mini trees that you can put together to make a big tree. My 2 cents, I would make some holes in the boards too … Continue reading →

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RPi christmas tree display

Posted on January 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interest build. The LED’s for this project must have been a small fortune. Anyways the author built a nice LED stand to put over a planter and uses a Raspberry PI for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Maker-Tree/

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Print your own Linear servo actuator

Posted on December 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build/print. Basically you can 3D print out the actuator to fit on standard hobby servos. Save a Few Steps on Your Next Build with These Easy Linear Actuators

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Project to turn an RPi into a Stingray

Posted on December 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

Well not fully one. But it does act as an IMSI catcher. https://github.com/Oros42/IMSI-catcher It Might Be Possible To Build A Stingray With A Raspberry Pi

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Cool solar tracker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Supposedly with only $10 in parts, thought those cells maybe a bit more than that (unless he got them in bulk). Basically you use the small cells to determine if they are in sun, if not, then its OK in … Continue reading →

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