Monthly Archives: February 2016

Building garbage CNC v2.1

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

This guy is amazing with the builds he makes for CNC.  All mostly from junk. Trash Can CNC Gets a Stepper Upgrade

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Raspberry Pi 3

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

They announced it today.  Going to a 64bit core, adding wifi and bluetooth too.  Nice… http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/29/raspberry-pi-3/

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Turning milk jugs into usable HDPE

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice video on how to melt down the jug, then take the ignot to then use to make a pulley.  My only issue is the fumes from everything.  My 2 cents,…I’ll just put the stuff in the recycling bin and … Continue reading →

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A $80 Smart Mirror

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well Could turn into $100 if you want a touch screen and you can’t get the glass for free.  Nice build overall.  I have been wanting to do something like this myself for some time. https://hackaday.com/2016/02/28/79-smart-mirror-uses-raspberry-pi/ Actual write up here … Continue reading →

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Use a CNC to build a simple phone nightstand

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Could use some wood stain thought.  The author posted up the CAD design so you could cut it out yourself.  Its small enough to be done on a hobby CNC too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-IPhone-Stand-Dock/

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Cool boat, too much work for me to build

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

I liked this boat build.  But…The author says you can do it in 60 hours.  I’m thinking its double that for n ormal people.  Oh and in $200 in materials…resin isn’t cheap and its messy.. http://www.instructables.com/id/7ft-Wooden-Sailboat/

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A $10 Low Power Temperature Monitor

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, it uses an Amtel chip and some other parts from banggood.com.  I can’t believe how cheap the Nokia 5110 LCD’s have become over the years. http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Power-Arduino-Temperature-Monitor/

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A true story of outsourcing

Posted on February 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

The unfortunate reality of outsourcing is that the “tech” jobs that are supposedly in high demand, really are not.  Hopefully congress will do something right here.  Like support a minimum wage for the visas at 120K or more.  That way … Continue reading →

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Another nice hack for Ryobi Cordless Tools

Posted on February 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

Overall Ryobi makes some nice cheap cordless power tools.  Yes I would love dewalt or other stuff.  But, Ryobi batteries have been backwards compatible, and that makes a world of a difference for a cheap person like me.  Downside…sometimes the … Continue reading →

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A better PVC clamp

Posted on February 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author made some nicer PVC clamps, his first attempt I could see issues with the handles breaking off.  The the second one (pictured) is nice and simple.  Only hard part I see is making the holes. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PVC-Clamp/    

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