Monthly Archives: January 2016

Heck look, folks still using the Wink

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I was worried they died off.  Anyways, looks like someone has started on opensource project to replace existing Wink Firmware with something more open.  This is nice cause Wink has several different antennas on it so it could support many … Continue reading →

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Make a pancake printer

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you still waiting for your pancakebot?  Make your own instead.  Interesting build where the batter comes out via gravity.  All the ends/mounts you print out on your 3D printer, then build it around a griddle. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pancake-Printer/

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Interesting 3D printed trigger assembly for a crossbow

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The trigger is pretty detailed and looks professional like when done.  Rest of the materials are stock PVC pipe and aluminum. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160108-diy-dudes-put-different-spin-on-3d-printed-weapons-with-full-sized-crossbow.html

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Homemade door opener and monitor

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author built his own arduino based board for it too.  I like the build but…it looks like its just a basic back and forth over bluetooth to open/close the door (not very secure). http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Door-Opener-Monitor/

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Use a Jewelry loupe for a cheap magnifying glass for cameras

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good idea, you can pick them up pretty cheap and use them for yourself too.  One of the issues I have with alot of phone cameras is the lack of physical zoom.  Making the pixels bigger isn’t what I call … Continue reading →

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The simplest camera car mount

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I think I found a use for some of my old cameras.  This has to be one of the simpliest mounts I have seen yet, and using a coupler to allow removal of the camera is nice too.  Actually I … Continue reading →

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Use acetone to transfer prints

Posted on January 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have heard of this being done with laser print outs to copper boards for circuits, never thought of using it to make signs. http://hackaday.com/2016/01/07/using-acetone-to-create-print-transfers/

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Security design for IoT (aka embedded systems)

Posted on January 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

I always get a kick out of the IoT term.  Basically its embedded systems.  Anyways…interesting article covering a paper written by Prpl on how to secure embedded systems. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/01/07/prpl_secure_iot_guide/

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Cool open source mason jar light design

Posted on January 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a solar lamp you can put in a mason jar.  My 2 cents, cheaper to buy a few LED candles and glue them to the jar.  The design is opensource, and looks nice, but…I figure about $10 … Continue reading →

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Interesting attack tool, Zarp

Posted on January 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

New one on me, Zarp seems to be oriented to attacking the local area network (so you are already on the network somehow).    It looks like it builds off existing tools that do this already but has more automation too … Continue reading →

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