Monthly Archives: May 2017

Adding a DRO to a CNC

Posted on May 31, 2017 by robertwilkie

Or manual Lathe/bridgeport/etc.  Pretty interesting build (included a few others too).  I think I like the older one at the bottom that uses a tablet. http://hackaday.com/2017/05/26/making-an-inexpensive-dro/ http://hackaday.com/2012/09/24/adding-digital-readout-to-a-non-cnc-mill/  

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3D print a candle holder for a flame thrower

Posted on May 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

I think I would do some of the quicker builds, but this one looks nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Flamethrower/

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How to install microsoft font in linux (use apt-get)

Posted on May 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

Apparently MS clamped down on how linux can install its fonts.  You know have to manually do so via command line like this: sudo apt-get install ttf-mscorefonts-installer http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-install-microsoft-core-fonts-in-ubuntu-linux/  

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Make an SMS bot to do web searches

Posted on May 30, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was just too funny, the author created an SMS bot with Twilio API so that she could send queries and get a text back with the answer.  This works well for where cell connection is very limited.  Also could … Continue reading →

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Nice looking composter out of scrape

Posted on May 29, 2017 by robertwilkie

I was pretty impressed with this build.  All from scrapes and looks really nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Compost-Bin/  

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Make your own screen print

Posted on May 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Pretty cheap too.  I think the biggest expense woult be the C-clamps.  Me…not sure, this could be a fun thing to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/BUDGET-SCREENPRINT-DIY/  

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OK adding this to the list of things to build

Posted on May 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

A sand/zen garden.  This looks easier to make than a CNC since its only two axis and a big magnet.  Making the “sandbox” maybe more of a challenge.  And as the article says, its been done other times too (I … Continue reading →

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This is one big Solar Pop Can heater.

Posted on May 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK like wow that’s allot of soda cans.  It sounds like the build does a good job heating things up with the sun.   Not so sure I could get something this big by my family for a build. https://www.freeonplate.com/how-to-build-diy-solar-panels-out-of-pop-cans/

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Interesting solar thermal heater build

Posted on May 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this build from …over 5 years ago.  I like how the author used flashing to help heat up more surface area.  Not so sure I would go with PEX like he did.  There is another article on … Continue reading →

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This is cool build, ESP with e-ink

Posted on May 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Low power, checks in for new images every so often.  Nice build overall.  Oh and cheap.  Basically the author is building a display that will get updates once every hour and run on solar power.  I could see something like … Continue reading →

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