Monthly Archives: March 2015

Simple Arduino (ATiny) magic-8 ball

Posted on March 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build, which is basically a yes/maybe/no answer generator with an ATiny.  This would be a fun project to do with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-decision-box-V20-Attiny85/

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Another simple (and cheap) CNC with CD-ROM drives

Posted on March 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on using CD-ROM drives, old mechanical mice, and other scrape computer parts to make a simple CNC.  I like how he uses the sensors from a ball mouse for getting feedback on the motor movements (since not all … Continue reading →

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Good demo write-up on using a Motion Sensor

Posted on March 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on using a motion sensor with an arduino.  Radioshack sells these sensors and if you where luck enough to get one on the cheap (I did) when they closed the store, this demo will help you use it … Continue reading →

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Control LED’s, or other stuff with an old IR Remote

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up…well video… using an arduino to read the data from an old remote to control other things. http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-your-LEDs-with-your-TV-remote-Arduino-IR-T/

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Converting a breadmaker to be used as a sharpener for tools

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was amusing, the author tool an old breadmaker, which has a good gearing and motor, and basically made a disk sander (table) out of it for sharpening tools. I like the magnet that is used to get the metal … Continue reading →

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Cool rod roller with an old vise

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Cool build where the author converted an old vise to bend rods into shapes.  Worth bookmarking this one. http://hackaday.com/2015/03/13/vise-reborn-as-a-roll-bender/

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USB drive to fry computers

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, the author built a USB system that looks like a thumb drive.  But its loaded with cap’s that charge up to deliver 110 volts back to the PC…which most USB ports are not protected from that, … Continue reading →

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WIG, Web Information Gathering Tool

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Must be a bunch of bored security folks out there lately.  Stumbled on this tool/article too this weekend.  Its WIG for ID’ing a CMS, Content Management System (service).  It sounds like it works pretty well.  Not sure yet myself. www.darknet.org.uk/2015/03/wig-cms-identification-information-gathering-tool/

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New (to me) Forensics Linux Distro Santoku

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have never heard of this distro before, but its on my download list for a VM now.  It looks like it can do some interesting stuff for Mobile devices…Will know more later. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2015/03/santoku-linux-mobile-forensics-malware-analysis-and-app-security-testing-livecd/

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QR codes to use on an ATM

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article where the ATM will use a QR code to help the user log into it to get cash instead of the mag stripe on the card.  I wonder if its using something like SQRL or a variant of … Continue reading →

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