Category Archives: My Projects

Got a Multi-CPU system, low power, need to crack some passwords?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

So lets say you have an idle GPU (graphics processor, your video card for example).  And you want to try your hand at cracking some password hashes, where there is an opensource tool for your called hashcat.  In particular OCL-Hashcat-Plus. … Continue reading →

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Google launches its own IDE for android

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

This looks pretty cool.  And yes I plan to try it out. but… Its android only, so if you want to have your app on i* products, you have to do a re-write. http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/android-studio-ide-built-for-android.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FhsDu+%28Android+Developers+Blog%29

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Updated directions on building a Media Center with RPi

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

If I had a RPi, this would most likely be one of the projects I would use it for.  The directions are nicely updated and much easier than before. http://www.howtogeek.com/163541/build-a-35-media-center-with-raspbmc-and-raspberry-pi-redux/

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Sigh, I need this motor

Posted on May 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am looking for a “slow” low volt motor (hard to find these days).  And looky here, someone is making one with a 3D printer.  Now if I only had time to make 30 of these myself.  Oh and the … Continue reading →

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How to make a pinwheel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK this is a bit off topic, but I am looking at this to make a simple windpower project for kids.  First I am experimenting with different easy to make shapes for the vanes. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinwheel/?ALLSTEPS

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Paint sticks, hooks, and presto, cup storage

Posted on May 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is on the todo list.  The author uses paintsticks, some hooks, and labels and adds a measuring cup storage system to the back of a cubbard door.  YEAH http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2011/08/organizing-measuring-cups-and-spoons.html

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Should I use Plex or XBMC

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on Plex vs XBMC for a homebrewed multimedia setup.  My 2 cents, I have used XBMC in the past, it has more power than Plex, but I agree with the author here in that it can be a … Continue reading →

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Cheap and Easy Wire Spool Holder

Posted on January 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

Why didn’t I think of this?  Now all I need is a rod… http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesomely-cheap-spool-holder/  

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