Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice simple drawing CNC

Posted on January 5, 2024 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build, there are 3D printed versions you can make too. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Homework-Writing-Machine/

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CNC plywood based Halloween bags

Posted on October 11, 2023 by robertwilkie

Basically you CNC out the sides of the paper bag, glue it together, paint it and put a light inside. Clever build if you have a CNC you can use. https://www.instructables.com/Plywood-Jack-O-Lantern-Tea-Light-Bags-8-Faces-Incl/

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Linux Distro for HAM Radio

Posted on October 4, 2023 by robertwilkie

Guess this is a linux distro for just about anything. This one for HAM Radio uses and folks that use SDR (Software Defined Radio) https://hackaday.com/2023/02/23/a-linux-distro-for-all-your-ham-needs/

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Nice jig for a wood lathe to make rods

Posted on October 3, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice jig overall, the author uses it to make round rods from a standard stock. Me…unless I am going with a particular board (maple or something), I will just buy dowel rod. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/round-bar-jig-video-78237?homelistings#post154020

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Some nice upgrades for the Prusa Mini

Posted on October 2, 2023 by robertwilkie

If you are looking for a decent hobby 3D printer that isn’t going to drive you nuts (think Ender3) the mini is a nice alternative. Still a bit pricy, but there are some nice upgrades you can do to it. … Continue reading →

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Nice dual axis robot for camera/laser pointer

Posted on September 21, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can 3D print out for a camera/laser pointer/etc robot build with an arduino controller. Could also be used for a water gun. https://www.open-electronics.org/laser-pointer-robot/

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3D printed Hydroponic Garden

Posted on September 20, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build but…OMG this would take me forever to print everything out. Nice part is it is expandable, so I guess I could build one row first, and then add one new ones as I get them printed out. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Hydroponic-Aeroponic-Garden-Tower-for-U/

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RPi’s used to hack ATMs

Posted on September 5, 2023 by robertwilkie

Not much details on how it was done. Or the Raspberry Pi build. My 2 cents, it most likely was a RPi with a battery, and it was used to access a debug or service port on the ATM. And … Continue reading →

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Use a RPi Pico to interface a JTAG connection

Posted on August 30, 2023 by robertwilkie

Well beats buying a custom cable for the job. This allows the RPi Pico to basically convert to/from JTAG to USB. Nice idea. https://www.adiuvoengineering.com/post/microzed-chronicles-jtag-using-a-raspberry-pi-pico

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Adding a 5th axis to a CNC

Posted on August 28, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build add on to the authors Homebuilt CNC. I like how he keeps improving it too https://www.instructables.com/Carve-Custom-Wooden-Game-Pieces-12-CNC-Upgrade/