Monthly Archives: September 2015

Intro to setting up OpenHAB on an RPi

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

I could have used this article a few months ago.  Nice intro into setting up OpenHAB (Home Automation) with Raspberry Pi. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/getting-started-openhab-home-automation-raspberry-pi/

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Cheap wood clamps

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good idea for a simple wood clamp instead of buying a pipe clamp.  Just not as flexible as a pipe clamp. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-diy-wood-clamps-for-edge-banding-wide-countertops-1733316611

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Build…well print an RPi door opener

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Too funny, the authors build a door opener for a latch style door knob.  Now if they could just clean up some of the wiring for a nicer look. https://cclub.cs.wmich.edu/planet/2015/01/26/raspberry-pi-door-opener-redux.html

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Another nice (and smaller) plot clock

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Author includes some of the 3D printed bits too.  Nice build for a simple and more…portable clock with a whiteboard and arduino.  I wonder if he could take it a step farther and get the arduino board built into the … Continue reading →

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Poor Man’s hand router

Posted on September 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  The author makes a planer like thing with a chisel to make grooves in wood.  Clever Idea. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/use-a-chisel-to-make-a-handheld-woodworking-router-1732957767

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Simple small waterproof pouches

Posted on September 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses old inner tubes, dowl rod, and aluminum pipe (oh and paracord for the handle).  Me, I like the build but cutting the metal pipe sounds a bit tedious to me for something like this.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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Simple Dremel holder

Posted on September 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Not a whole lot of work into this one, basically a pipe clamp, rubber, and a right angle with a C clamp.  Looks like $10 in materials to make. http://www.instructables.com/id/sumtonian-universal-dremel-table-clamp/

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Cool looking folding shelf

Posted on September 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a neat shelf that you can customize the size, or turn bits into bookends.  Me…I don’t think I would make it unless I had lots of scrapes around and was bored.  But still cool looking build that you … Continue reading →

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Cool stand to automate touches on a phone

Posted on September 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build on an automated “touch” for a cell phone.  The author built it for his game that he plays, I am thinking this may make a good physical tester for touch screens. http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Phone-Automation-Stand/?ALLSTEPS

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Build your own wireless FM Microphone

Posted on September 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

Using an RPi, a USB microphone, and an FM reciever (oh battery for the RPi too), you can make a wireless mic for your next speech.  Figure about $60 to build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Based-Wireless-Microphone/

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