Daily Archives: September 2, 2014

Build a chalk (powdered) printer

Posted on September 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author basically makes an 8 bit dot matrix printer with cans of spray chalk (totally see this getting converted with spraypaint right?).  Downside is someone has to pull the bot along to print out on the … Continue reading →

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Turn a cheap Kitchen Thermostat into a compost one

Posted on September 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

This was just too funny to not list.  Author basically takes a $2 thermostat and mounts it. http://www.instructables.com/id/2-DIY-compost-thermometer-build/

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Build and in(side) car bike cargo carrier

Posted on September 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, too bad the author didn’t do it for a 4 bike car rack.  Not sure what kind of car is used, but I wonder if I could do this with a Scion xB….I have PVC pipe, … Continue reading →

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Google Dorking, I guess Google Hacking didn’t sound cool enough

Posted on September 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK so I stumbled on this article that has a nice summary of search filters you can do with Google, thought the author talks about it called Google Dorking instead of Google Hacking.   Guess the days of Johnny Long … Continue reading →

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Have a CNC, make a cool knife block

Posted on September 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author pushed up the files to build your own knife block, assuming of course you have access to a CNC to do the cutting.  A quick look at the plans and I think a shapeoko could handle this. http://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-Block/

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I want one of these 3D printers

Posted on September 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Given there was manual work involved too, I really like the overall idea.  I could print out my own custom shed and workshop.  Reality…I think making the forms from wood and pouring concrete is in my future. http://hackaday.com/2014/09/01/update-3d-printed-concrete-castle-completed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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