Monthly Archives: October 2013

PVC tool clips

Posted on October 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like these, but with all the work involved.. I could buy a better one for .99 cents.  That and not too fond of melting PVC pipe. (fumes).  But if you have some leftover, perhaps it would be worth it. … Continue reading →

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Blogs from folks that have laptops stolen, and track them

Posted on October 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting articles from folks that had there laptops stolen. had tracker software on them and tracked the machines, but not much done by the law.  I hate to say it, its a common theme.  Most officers are too overwhelmed to … Continue reading →

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An Arduino clone (Magpie) that has LED’s on the in/out ports

Posted on October 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yeah another arduino..but this one has LED’s on all the I/O lines.  This is nice for debugging purposes.  BUT…it costs $35.  Which is the full price for a real Arduino.  So I guess if you are going to buy a … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Generator

Posted on October 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack, basically putting a motor on a bike to generate electricity. http://hackaday.com/2013/10/30/bicycle-generator-for-emergency-electricity/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Another simple wind generator using parts from a drill

Posted on October 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this since it not only finds a use for an old cordless drill.  It allows for a simplier way to maintain the system.  Thought making the blades could be a bit of a challenge from PVC pipe. http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Wind-Powered-Generator/

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Make a Candy Cannon

Posted on October 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Potato Gun + Candy = Candy Gun.  This is just too funny, it shoots all the candy up in the air for the kids to get.  There are quiet a few different PVC parts for this so its not a … Continue reading →

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LED Magic Staff

Posted on October 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is a cool build, and sounds pretty powerful, what would be cooler, a lightsabre. http://hackaday.com/2013/10/29/led-magic-staff-just-in-time-for-halloween/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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CryptoLocker Malware and how to kill it

Posted on October 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I needed this article a few months ago helping out a buddy.  My solution (since he didn’t have much of value on it and backups) was to clean the drive and re-install.  I think I would still do that but … Continue reading →

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CAN Hacking

Posted on October 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article over at hackaday on CAN and OBD-II and what you can get out of them from your car.  If you have a car that has this stuff (1996 and up). http://hackaday.com/2013/10/29/can-hacking-protocols/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Another possible micro windturbine in the works

Posted on October 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I have been waiting since 2008 for a simple micro windturbine that could be applied to residential buildings.  Sofar it hasn’t happened except some cheap junk you can find on ebay.  It sounds like this company Enel in Rome is … Continue reading →

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