Monthly Archives: December 2018

Print your own Linear servo actuator

Posted on December 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build/print.  Basically you can 3D print out the actuator to fit on standard hobby servos. Save a Few Steps on Your Next Build with These Easy Linear Actuators

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Use your 3D printer to make plastic springs

Posted on December 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

The site has a g-code generator to make the springs with a 3D printer.  Pretty cool https://makefastworkshop.com/hacks/?p=20181112

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Project to turn an RPi into a Stingray

Posted on December 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

Well not fully one.  But it does act as an IMSI catcher. https://github.com/Oros42/IMSI-catcher It Might Be Possible To Build A Stingray With A Raspberry Pi  

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Cool solar tracker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Supposedly with only $10 in parts, thought those cells maybe a bit more than that (unless he got them in bulk).  Basically you use the small cells to determine if they are in sun, if not, then its OK in … Continue reading →

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Interesting tool to help improve your resume

Posted on December 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

This looks interesting, its a tool that will look at your resume and help clean it up so the bot filters for resumes may not just toss it out right away. https://cvcompiler.com/ CV Compiler is a robot that fixes your … Continue reading →

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CA has IoT security reg’s for 1/2020

Posted on December 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting law in California, of course its pretty vague from what I understand on what “reasonable security feature” is. https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2018/11/new_iot_securit.html

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Simple parts tumbler

Posted on December 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty easy to build.  But as the author points out, it can burn the fan up quickly. Fan-Based Parts Tumbler Is A Breeze To Build

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A nice simple guide to start out with CNC

Posted on December 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one basically involves an etch-a-sketch that you use with motors to draw.  Interesting starting point for CNC. The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Building A CNC Machine

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Hydrogen powered nerf gun

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the authors took a nerf gun, added a hydrogen collector to it, and well…a rather explosive gun. Hydrogen Powered Nerf Blaster Is Dangerously Awesome

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Simple Wind Turbine Build

Posted on December 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a simple build to show a way to generate power from wind.  Cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Water-Bottle-Wind-Turbine/

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