Daily Archives: May 10, 2016

Interesting cloud tools for linux

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Mostly different ways to store stuff in the cloud.  Some you can run yourself at home. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-cloud-solutions-using-linux/ Oh the “plug” is here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1543247

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Convert a cheap digital caliper into one that connects to a PC

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

As the author points out, the cable costs more than the caliper, so he 3D printed out a connector to use. http://hackedgadgets.com/2016/05/06/23204/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Drawbot + laser Etcher….errr…I see some holes in the walls

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

The authors took a wall drawbot concept and added a laser etcher to it.  Neat…one way to put art on your wall. http://makezine.com/2016/05/04/makers-build-laser-etcher-for-under-200/

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Solenoids to controll a MIDI Percussion band

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat, the author uses a bunch of solenoids to tap on percussion istruments.  I noticed that he used bolts for the “push” and made holes on both ends of the solinoid so the bolt would push as well.  Also … Continue reading →

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Well ah…thats a different use for your old cantenna

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Did you build a Cantenna in the late 2000’s?  Well here is a purpose for it with a Raspberry Pi, basically you are building a directional WiFi Jammer.  The author’s goal was to jam drones, but this will work for … Continue reading →

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Nice cheap build (but time consuming) CNC

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build for a CNC, pretty slick looking too and very detailed.  Only down side is I think more details on ways to “build” the cut outs would be nice.  And mounts for the rails.  You have … Continue reading →

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