Monthly Archives: April 2018

Simple custom PC fan designs

Posted on April 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interest setup to 3D print your own custom fan covers Customize All the Fan Covers You Never Knew You Needed   https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802474

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Nice build for a heat powered fan…

Posted on April 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

But…I can get a lot of the parts from scraps.  Aluminum I beams…not so much. http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-Powered-Stove-Top-Fan-W-Salvaged-Parts/

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Nice write up on using Micro:Bit with Radio

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

The Micro:bit is a nice cheap dev platform for learning on.  Its not arduino, but it has alot of build int functions (bluetooth, lots of LEDs, buttons, giro, etc etc) for a cheap price (found some for $15).  This write … Continue reading →

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Nice write up on adding a T-track to a CNC

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice video and write up on how to add a t-track to a simple CNC.  But…the materials used (clamps and t-track) are not cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/T-Track-Clamp-CNC-Upgrade/

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Interesting Camera Mount

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Not sure why the author didn’t just buy one for $10. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Wooden-Cam-Holder/

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This smart mirror has no glass

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice write up on the build, but if I read this correctly, he applied the film right onto the monitor screen itself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Mirror-Raspberry-Pi-3/

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Use plastic bottles for heat shrink ties

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author has an assortment of different tie wraps you can make, last one is the best in my opinion. http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-Shrink-Ties-From-Plastic-Bottles-and-Other-Ju/

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Interesting list of apps for Podcasting

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not so sure Phones have the quality just yet for podcasting, but the apps look like they would do the work in a pinch.  SoundCloud looks pretty cool in this list.

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Interesting tire stool build

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for a tire stool.  Not so sure I would do this, guess if I needed some furniture on the cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Car-Tyre-Stool/

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Make your own luggage rack

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool build, the author basically builds off the anchors already in the van to built the rack and accessories. http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Roof-Rack-With-Accessories/

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