Monthly Archives: April 2015

Copy a key in minutes

Good write-up for future spies (just remember to wipe the soot off the original key when done.  I read this and thought that you could use an old giftcard as the “spare” in addition to a soda can, etc. http://www.instructables.com/id/Copy-a-Key-in-Minutes/

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Make a Glove-a-Trombone

I almost fell over on this one.  The author does a good job on the build that involves a tube, straw, duct tape, and a rubber glove.  This wpuld be a fun kids project http://www.instructables.com/id/Glove-a-Trombone/

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Convert your RPi to mine bitcoins

Good write-up on how to setup your Raspberry Pi to mine for bitcoins.  But….is it worth it?  The CPU cycles the RPi has are pretty low so you would need a bunch of these to even come close to the  … Continue reading

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Hum, OK if you only have micro-switches around and old wheels. Good Garage Door open/closed sensor

I was reading this and thought to myself, “If I have alot of time and no cash, this would be the way to go”.  Why?  It seems a bit clunky of a build.  But, I have wheels, wood, micro-switches.  So … Continue reading

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App that calls a doc to do a house call. No way

OK I love this one, a new app, Heal app, will allow you to setup an appointment for a doctor to make a house call.  It will only cost $99 a visit (considering its $140 to see the kids primary … Continue reading

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Make a paintball gun silencer

I didn’t think they where that loud, but I guess the are that someone wrote up how to make a silencer for them. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-paintball-silencer/

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3D print RC car tracks for your car

Cool build.  The author designed the tracks to fit on RC cars instead of tires.  looks like they work pretty good.  The only down side, it sounds like printing out the track can take a very long time. http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-car-tracks-in-110-scale/

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5 Apps to get after rooting your phone

Stumbled on this article while doing some other research.  I like Titanium backup (haven’t tried it yet, but sounds nice).  Root Explorer, and AnTuTu CPU Master. http://www.maketecheasier.com/apps-install-after-rooting-android/

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Looking at SMS bombs

OK I have someone in my life that likes to send me way too many foolish messages, so I am looking at revenge. Started digging around for a way to screen bomb and automate SMS messages back.  Sofar I have … Continue reading

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Another simple USB bluetooth to speaker conversion, but with built in power

At first I thought, yeah seen it.  But…this time the author wired in the power and sound right into the powered speaker, so its all built in and self contained. http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Bluetooth-to-any-dock-stereo-speaker/

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