Daily Archives: October 10, 2016

Use a balloon to help pour oil and other stuff into a car, and other balloon hacks

Posted on October 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

This was too funny.  Good idea since its hard to get it just right to pour stuff in.  I like the “quick ” phone protector too. http://lifehacker.com/use-a-balloon-as-a-spill-free-pouring-spout-1787500986

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Make a cheap 360 camera

Posted on October 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Using an RPi and its camera module.  And a simple round mirror, you can make a simple 360 degree camera.  Total cost…well after RPi around $100. http://www.instructables.com/id/Uber-Cheap-360-Video-Camera/

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Cool Halloween decoration with old paint cans

Posted on October 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good idea, take the old can, paint it, but some old caulk on the side and paint that, oh and add the radiation symbol on front. http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-Tablet-As-Raspberry-Pi-Screen/

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How to use a tablet as a RPi Screen

Posted on October 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically you VNC into the RPi. http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-Tablet-As-Raspberry-Pi-Screen/

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Make an arcade button with a washer and a soda top

Posted on October 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good idea, but…I would one up the cheapness of this by instead of using an o-ring (that you have to buy), use an inner tube strip. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Pushbutton-With-Plastic-Bottle-Cap/

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