Daily Archives: April 20, 2015

Tee-Pee a House with Tech

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Make mag has a build for an automatic streamer.   but its really a cool looking Tee-pee gun.  Now if it only had a quick release/load…. http://makezine.com/projects/streamerator-2000/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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A nice simple 3D printed cabinet for RPi for arcade games

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a portable arcade with an Raspberry Pi.  All the designs are on Thigiverse, look for “the arcade cabinet”. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150416-create-a-3d-printed-arcade-cabinet-using-a-raspberry-pi.html

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Copy a key in minutes

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

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

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

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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