Daily Archives: September 21, 2016

Way to get your RPi accessable from remote

Interesting article, the author uses a VPN based on a service called Pagekite.  Looks pretty good and cheap. Expose your Raspberry Pi on Any Network

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Use EL Wire to make a Neon Sign

Nice build, pretty realistic too without the Neon bit.  The author uses Plastic Tubing (that he frosted inside) to make what looks like a Neon Sign.  Black electric tape and heat shrink tube is used for the ends. Forge Your … Continue reading

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DIY simple dog toy

OK maybe for other dogs, i can see my dogs demolishing this thing.  Basically its a soda bottle on a rod with dog treats in it.  Pretty funny to watch the dog spin it around.  My dogs would most likely … Continue reading

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Make a simple DC Step Down Converter

Pretty simple circuit for a step down (adjustable) converter for DC to DC.  This could be handy for circuits that need 3.3 and some that need 5 volts.  I am suprised the LM2576 used in this doesn’t have a heatsink … Continue reading

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