Monthly Archives: June 2023

How to boot an RPi from SSD

Posted on June 28, 2023 by robertwilkie

OK so one of the more annoying aspects of RPi’s is no EMMC. And SDcards are…well not the best for reliability. So this write-up covers how to take the newer RPi’s and have them boot from an SSD drive. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-boot-raspberry-pi-ssd-permanent-storage/

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Self hosting bitwarden

Posted on June 27, 2023 by robertwilkie

Bitwarden is a good password manager, and its free (to a degree). But if you don’t trust them, you can host your own bitwarden server on a RPi. https://www.makeuseof.com/self-host-bitwarden-password-manager-raspberry-pi-zero/

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Makig your own vineager

Posted on June 12, 2023 by robertwilkie

Interesting video, good way to make custom vineager to use in cooking. https://hackaday.com/2022/08/26/make-your-own-vinegar/

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Cool storage system from old filament spools

Posted on June 12, 2023 by robertwilkie

Different from other ones that I see that are sideways. https://hackaday.com/2021/07/05/a-new-spin-on-empty-filament-spools-for-part-storage/

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Interesting Drill guide

Posted on June 8, 2023 by robertwilkie

Its more like a portable drill press. Nice build, not so sure I would do it over some of the ones you can buy for $50, given the time to make this. Now if the parts where all pre-cut for … Continue reading →

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Nice drag cutter for a CNC

Posted on June 8, 2023 by robertwilkie

And a pretty cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Drag-Knife-Cutter/

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Cheap clamp lamp

Posted on June 7, 2023 by robertwilkie

the lamp parts are easy to come by, the clamps I think you can get for a few bucks. Could make for nice simple shop lights. Maybe add a magnet from an old harddrive to the bottom of the clamp … Continue reading →

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Cool Captain America wooden shield

Posted on June 5, 2023 by robertwilkie

If you have access to a CNC that is big enough to handle this. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/Engraved-America-Captain-28-Shield-With-Backlight/

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CNC pizza maker

Posted on June 2, 2023 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, uses some expensive parts but I guess when it involves food, its a good idea. https://www.instructables.com/Pizza-Pizza-CNC-Machine/

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