Monthly Archives: September 2015

DIPDuino, arduino with a bunch of stuff loaded on a DIP

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

This thing is amazing, LED, wireless, etc etc all packaged on a DIP board (so you can put it on a breadboard or other stuff).  Be interesting what the end cost will be. http://dipduino.com/

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Taking the mousetrap to a new level

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Talk about a serious mousetrap.  The author automated this have-a-heart mousetrap with an Raspberry Pi that sends alerts, status, video, etc etc….way to much stuff for me. https://hackaday.com/2015/08/31/building-a-better-mousetrap-with-the-raspberry-pi/

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Nice review on building the atiny can bot

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author did a few things different from the original build, such as using a digispark instead of a basic Atiny.  It sounds like its a fun build and worth printing out and trying with kids. http://letsmakerobots.com/robot/project/my-take-attiny-can-bot Get the files … Continue reading →

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See what your Personality is based on Facebook

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool to take Facebook likes to figure out your personality.  I haven’t checked it out myself (don’t do much FB), but I plan to try this out on some family members that do.  Of course the scary part here … Continue reading →

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Students make a concrete printer

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Finally a concrete printer where some tech is actually available to look at.  I have been interested in this stuff for 4 years, but most of it is proprietary and “secret”.  Looks like this still has a ways to go … Continue reading →

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Simple and cheap LED clip light

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Have some spare LED’s and clothes pin clips.  This is for you (note, battery attached separately). http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-And-Easy-12V-Clip-Lights-For-Your-Micro-Sola/

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How to build your own RC Delta Plane

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Author says less than 15 minutes, assumes you have materials and parts spec’ed out ahead of time. I like the website that helps figure out your plane size and motor needs listed in the video. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-rc-delta-plane-with-your-own-design-i/

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Use an old jean pant leg for a tent pole bad

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good idea, cheap too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Tent-Pole-Bag-from-Old-Jeans/

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Using a piece of paracord for a fishing lure

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

In a pince, this makes a good looking fishing lure with just basic materials.  Quick build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Fishing-Lure-1/

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Make a Bic Brander

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK you don’t make it, you design it and the author makes it.  It looks like after you design it, it will cost $25 ish to make.  Cool Idea and good way for the author to promote his services. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Custom-Bic-Brander/

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