Monthly Archives: August 2015

Interesting RPi Cluster build

Posted on August 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build that is pretty portable for 4 Raspberry Pi’s.  Not sure what i would do with something like this.  The compute power is…well its not what I would want, I guess if I was doing experiments in distributed computing … Continue reading →

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Trimmer + lawnmower = brushhog

Posted on August 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

OMG this is one heck of a funny hack.  The author takes a trimmer, puts it in front of a lawnmower deck to acts as a brushhog.  It does get the job done…. http://hackaday.com/2015/08/28/modified-mower-hacks-the-heavy-stuff/

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Lock a door with a fork

Posted on August 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

HAHAHA>..OK seriously this would work as a good “slow down” method to lock a door.  And its cheap solution too (just get a fork from a restaurant). http://www.instructables.com/id/Lock-a-door-without-a-lock/

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This is a neat wheelchair hack

Posted on August 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Its amazing to me how personal 3D printers have opened up possiblities to folks to build custom things and idea’s.  This one is like adding a row machine to a wheelchair, which makes sense to be easier than push/pull release … Continue reading →

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Need help finding a college to go to, check out schoolinks

Posted on August 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Not that I am going back, but this article goes over the site schoolinks that looks pretty good at matching kids with colleges. http://www.wired.com/2015/08/savvy-site-helps-pick-collegeand-find-scholarship/

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Wait, can’t Xerox do this too

Posted on August 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Article goes on how HP would be well served to buy one of the 3D printing companies out there.  And I thought to myself.  Why can’t other 2D companies do this like Xerox?  I have been surpised that some of … Continue reading →

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Print out a custom paint roller

Posted on August 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is neat, the author made a custom set of rolers that take the paint off one roller to paint patterns on the wall.  Neat but…how the heck do you refill the roller with paint? http://3dprint.com/91266/3d-printed-paint-rollers/ find the rollers here … Continue reading →

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Worst and dangerous foods to give your dog

Posted on August 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting.  I did not know about some of the items on the list. http://thebark.com/content/worlds-most-dangerous-foods-dogs

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Speaking of Solar, how to build your own panels

Posted on August 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so you got a bunch of cells cause you are cheap,  Here are some write-ups on how to build a panel out of them.  Me…I think I might just buy the panels at Harbor Freight first.  This is allot … Continue reading →

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Building a Solar Thermal Heater

Posted on August 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Been thinking about this as my pool is getting cold already.  First build is one I have seen in the past with irrigation pipe.  Basically you make a big circle with the stuff.  Second build is definately the poor makes … Continue reading →

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