Monthly Archives: December 2016

Another CDROM CNC build

Posted on December 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Man it must be popular right now, here is anotehr build.  At first I thought the author built his motor controllers, but no its an arduino shield. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Mini-CNC-Router-Drawing-by-Arduino-and/

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Make a Solenoid powered car

Posted on December 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

OMG, I think I would just use some real solenoids, but they point is made and it helps teach some electronics/electric to kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Solenoid-Engine-Car/

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Another nice simple CNC build from CDROMS

Posted on December 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a different version of the CDROM CNC.  This one has more flexiblity over other systems for writting on large surfaces. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Based-Mini-CNC-Machine-New-Design/

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Build some fairy light globes for C-day

Posted on December 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Cheap to make too (Figure 2-5 dollars if you include wood). http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Fairy-Light-Globes/?ALLSTEPS

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Another nice looking portable foam cutter

Posted on December 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Foam cutters seem to be gaining in popularity lately.  Here is another nice build for a cutter.  Note: if you use one of these, make sure you are in a well ventilated area. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/

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How to upgrade your xbox one’s harddrive

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice written tutorial on how to add a harddrive to the xbox one.  Its not intuitive. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/132072-how-to-upgrade-your-xbox-one-storage-by-2tb-and-more-that-s-up-to-100-additional-games

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Build a remote annoying device

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you need a wireless enabled prank device?  Looks like you can build your own with an ESP and a mini speaker (oh and an power supply).  Pretty simple build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rick-Roll-PRANK-Using-Tiny-Speaker-and-ESP8266-Nod/  

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Nice convert for a jig saw to a table scroll like saw

Posted on December 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have seen some of these builds before.  But…this one is nice since its a slip on and off type of build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Kind-of-Jigsaw-Table/

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Fern WiFi Crack tool

Posted on December 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

This looks like an interesting tool written in Python.  I wonder what it is using under the hood. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2016/12/fern-wifi-cracker-wireless-security-auditing-tool/

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Build a nice light up star wars (or other stuff) sign

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Simple sign design with 2 pieces of plexiglass.  I like the holder for the build. http://www.instructables.com/id/STAR-WARS-LED-EDGE-LIT-SIGN/

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