Monthly Archives: September 2014

Nice LED setup for your house

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK if I ever have this many LEDs, I have problems (or a windfall in money).  Anyways, nice build on controlling and lighting up your house with RGB “Digital” LED’s.  The author makes many points about getting the right LED … Continue reading →

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Make a cheap retractable engraver pen

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

I am on a tool kick today.  This is a nice build with a pen (you could used a spent one) some small copper pipe, and a T-Pin.  Looks like it works pretty good to.  I think I paid $5 … Continue reading →

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Build a Pipe and Plank Table

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, it would make a cool workbench style too, but…I would have a long pipe in the back to connect the two legs in back.  Also you could reduce the cost of this table with PVC pipe, … Continue reading →

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If I have to bring allot of stuff on my roof, I want one of these

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a simple pulley system to get stuff on the roof or other high spots via the ladder.  Me…If I ever need to bring allot of stuff up to the roof, I will be building one of these … Continue reading →

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Nice hack for a ladder

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Basically glue a strong magnet on the top (the author uses a busted speaker magnet) to hold nails and screws. http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Free-Ladder-Mod/

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Agifall, Waterfall + Agile

Posted on September 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Been thinking alot about software processes myself lately, so I googled waterfall with agile, scrum, etc etc and found some interesting articles.  The presentation below was the most entertaining to go thru. http://www.slideshare.net/markfromson/agifall-presentation http://scaledagileframework.com/mixing-agile-and-waterfall-development-in-the-scaled-agile-framework/

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Hack an HP printer to do make-up

Posted on September 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Actually you could do the same thing with any inkjet printer that has each color separate.  Cool idea and looks pretty straight forward (thought time consuming) think to do. http://gizmodo.com/how-to-hack-an-inkjet-to-print-custom-colored-makeup-1637588862

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The new “Silk Roads”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that talks about the new sites, in particular one called evolution, that you can buy illegal things online.  It sounds like these sites have learned form Silk Roads mistakes. http://gizmodo.com/heroin-guns-stolen-credit-cards-meet-evolution-the-1637621515

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Wink now has a display

Posted on September 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Wink, the makers of the $50 home controller hub, have a remote display you can by that basically runs the phone app.  For …$300.  Gee I could buy a cheap android phone for less and just mount that to the … Continue reading →

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Build a simple Hydraulic machine

Posted on September 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build on what to use with those suction medicine gizmos.  Make a demo hydraulic system for kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Ended-Hydraulic-Machines/

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