Monthly Archives: February 2016

Simple LED candle (or flashlight) build

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build.  And a good way to make a simple LED candle that uses 9Volt batteries.  Actually this could be a nice build for halloween pumpkins now that I think of it.  The LED’s used are 5mm ones from … Continue reading →

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Interesting 3D printed crossbow

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I don’t think it has alot of strength in it but its still an interesting build. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Flipper-Crossbow/

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King of Random makes a cool portable styrofoam cutter

Posted on February 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Simple too. http://lifehacker.com/cut-and-shape-styrofoam-efficiently-with-this-diy-styr-1754128419

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Building an anemometer

Posted on February 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK at first I thought the author was using the harddrive motor to read the speed of the motor via current.  I figured out afterwards he has a sensor inside that detects a rare earth magnet going by instead.  Only … Continue reading →

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Interesting stuff to secure things in android

Posted on February 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Most of the stuff I know already in this article.  But the bit about “pinning” screens in Android 5.x and up, I didn’t. http://www.computerworld.com/article/3029725/android/7-android-tools-that-can-help-your-personal-security.html?token=%23tk.CTWNLE_nlt_computerworld_daily_shark_2016-02-12&idg_eid=ae6ec1ab9f042d4f0493c0e51dc0924e&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Computerworld%20Daily%20Shark%202016-02-12&utm_term=computerworld_daily_shark#tk.cw_nlt_computerworld_daily_shark_2016-02-12

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Simple way to make a concrete like counter

Posted on February 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK so 5 coats of Henry Feather Finish concrete, and some fill in spots on the 5th coat..  Used Clear-seal to seal it (oh its all on a solid core door).  Oh the tops are not food grade, its meant … Continue reading →

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Xerox does Trains?

Posted on February 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting that a part of Xerox…well part of for now…is building the ticketing system for a French train system. http://thelakeandeswave.com/2016/02/12/xerox-ceo-company-split-will-not-affect-rochester-n-y-jobs.html

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Xerox CEO, maybe believes in Santa Claus too

Posted on February 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Xerox’s current CEO is constantly telling media the the split of Xerox will not affect jobs.  But many folks seem to be having a tough time swallowing that.  Me, I agree with the “folks”.  So could this be like kids … Continue reading →

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OK so you can open most home safes with a magnet

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Given its a big magnet, its still a magnet.  I was amazed to watch this video where the author just uses the magnet to pull a solenoid back to open the safe. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/watch-a-magnet-inside-a-sock-break-open-a-hotel-safe-in-1757450162

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Use software and 3D printer to create solder paste masks

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to make a solder mask. http://hackaday.com/2016/02/08/solder-stencils-with-a-3d-printer/

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