Daily Archives: August 25, 2015

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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Mom 3D prints a pill coater for son

Posted on August 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Mom designs and prints out a tray like system to coat pills with chocolate for her son’s medicine so he would take them.  Nice build overall. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150824-mother-creates-3d-printed-box-for-coating-bitter-pills-with-chocolate.html

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Interesting Checking accounts that pay (well for checking)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been thinking about checking accounts, and maybe switching again.  Two good articles below on alternatives out there.  First is on free checking accounts.  From this it sounds like CapitalOne 360 is a good choice.  The second, is on … Continue reading →

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