Monthly Archives: February 2015

Build your own light up hoodie

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where adafuit uses a pull method to light up a hoodie light.  I would just use a switch myself. https://learn.adafruit.com/textile-potentiometer-hoodie

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Using a zipper as a switch

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, basically use the zipper to trigger a switch to an arduino. https://learn.adafruit.com/zipper-switch

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Oh, nice pot hanger

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Will browsing the authors site, I noticed this nice pot hanger.  Now I don’t think I would use this inside, but it would be nice to hang outside. http://www.home-dzine.co.za/garden/garden-hanging-herbs.html

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Cool stand for phone and keys and such

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to build a stand to hold your phone/watch/glasses.  I think I would mod this a bit more for a hole for the charger, and a spot for jewellery (earrings for example).  Better yet…maybe a CNC setup … Continue reading →

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Make an air horn with PVC pipe, a funnel, and an air pump

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am so going to make this.  Its an air horn with PVC pipe, a funnel, plastic bag, and an air pump. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-PVC-Fog-Horn/

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Using parts from an old R/C car for a generator

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Neat idea where the author uses the gearing and motor from an R/C car to build a generator. for a cheap (free with coupon) harbor frieght light. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Crank-Generator/

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Make a template to DIY cupboard doors

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to make a template for routers to make your own cabinet doors with patterns. http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorative-cabinet-or-cupboard-doors/

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Interesting gizmo for monitoring your energy usage

Posted on February 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

Neat project, looks like setup could be painful as you go around your house and “mark” what breaker is attached to what.  I didn’t find much on how to install it into your circuit panel either. http://www.wired.com/2015/02/tiny-gadget-plugs-house-monitors-power-use/ http://www.neur.io/

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Another round of Mindmapping Apps

Posted on February 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article going over mindmap software for mobile.  I have not had much luck using mindmap software on a phone.  Some of the free ones sound interesting (Mindomo, SimpleMind, SchematicMind). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-diagramming-apps-better-brainstorming-go/

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Looks like I need to take another look at Docker

Posted on February 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

Google released a bunch of tools for Docker to make it easier to manage.  I took a look at Docker a year ago and it was cool tech, but painful to setup.  I may have to give it a second … Continue reading →

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