Monthly Archives: April 2013

Nice spinning composter

Posted on April 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a compost bin.  Most of the ones with barrels I have seen involve the barrel being sideways, and having a hatch built in.  This looks much easier and more compact to build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Spinning-Compost-Bin/  

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A turbine less wind turbine?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Haven’t been hearing allot about wind power lately.  This is an interesting idea where it somehow generates electricity by dropping water droplets moving in the wind.   It sounds…complicated.  So I don’t see a big demand for it.  But you never know. … Continue reading →

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Cool, a tattoo circuit

Posted on April 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Now if they could only add an LED… http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/04/05/biostamp-temporary-tattoo-electronic-circuits-by-mc10

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How to encrypt your android phone

Posted on April 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article on how to (and why) encrypt your android phone.  NOTE: you need to enable PIN support on the phone. http://www.howtogeek.com/141953/how-to-encrypt-your-android-phone-and-why-you-might-want-to/

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RPi Parking Camera

Posted on April 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

The author created software to figure out the distance of a rear car camera (or any other camera) and ding an alarm if you are getting to close.  Interesting work.  When I first read this I was like…overpowered system for … Continue reading →

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Cheapest 3D printer yet

Posted on April 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

The Makibox is at $200 for the basic unit, partly assembled.  Its specs are promising but I haven’t found an independent review yet.  The $400 dollar unit is more interesting to me since it takes pellets and converts to filament, which it … Continue reading →

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Get your Filament maker before its out

Posted on April 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

  Kickstarter project for a filament maker from the bags of beads.  Nice idea and sounds very promising.  Delivery times seem better than Filabot which I haven’t heard boo about for some time.  At $200 for a kit at $300 … Continue reading →

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FTC splits the Robocalling killer prize

Posted on April 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

To two inventors for their solutions.   Solutions seem to mostly involve a blacklist in the cloud and force robots to go thru a “are you human” check if the number was not known. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04/03/ftc_robocaller_award/  

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Wow, a hex pump action slingshot

Posted on April 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

I have to say it, I like this guy that does the slingshot channel.  The things he makes are amazing. http://gizmodo.com/5993118/you-can-finally-build-your-own-pump-gun-hex-nuts-slingshot-but-should-you

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3D cool looking speakers

Posted on April 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

I love the look of these things.  The author even has instructions (below ) as to how to make your own. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130403-how-to-create-the-super-cool-3d-printed-speakers-with-lights.html http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Speaker-Enclosures-With-Lights/?ALLSTEPS

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