Daily Archives: March 23, 2015

CMSMap, Look for flaws on your system

CMS, Content Management System (think wordpress sites), has been a new attack vector for hackers lately. CMSMap looks at several different types of CMS systems and tells you if there are any issues. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2015/03/cmsmap-content-management-system-security-scanner/

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Need to test and map out your network, use NetPi

I am always amazed what folks do with Raspberry Pi’s, this time a gent put an image together called NetPi to analyse your network and see what you have on it, test it out for preformance, and looks like it … Continue reading

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print your on RC boat

After reading the article below, I checked out the blog, which is in japanese but you can get the gist of the ideas.  I like the builds for motors for the boats.  pretty simple idea and all printable. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150321-3d-printed-boats-become-a-hit-for-both-adults-and-kids-in-japan.html http://trhk.exblog.jp/

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Add a reset switch to your RPi

OK so you don’t want to yank the power on your Raspberry Pi to reset it.  Here is a nice write-up on how to add a button to the RPi and a script so it will shutdown upon the switch … Continue reading

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How to build a small Trebuchet

These kids did a nice job documenting the build of a Trebuchet.  I like the use of weights on the end.  If I understand it correctly, they bring the beam down, then put the weights on to launch. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Awesome-Trebuchet/?ALLSTEPS

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Put an old webcam on your RPi for security cam

The author is basically doing the same thing as you can with an RPi and its camera module.  But instead of buying the module, he just took an old USB webcam and used that.  Good idea overall. http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-PC-Accessories-Raspberry-PI-DoorCam-surveillan/

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Simple sandpaper sheet cutter

OK I have to make one of these.  I always cut the sheet by hand for my sanders, this would be so much easier…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Sandpaper-Cutter/?ALLSTEPS

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Nicest looking PC fan based fume extractor yet

This has to be the nicest fume extractor I have seen yet with a PC fan and a yogurt container. http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-another-fume-extractor/

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Simple mousetrap car with legos

Nice build where the author takes a mouse trap, string, and legos and makes a simple car from it.  Wish she had included a video of the car working. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousetrap-Car-7/

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