Monthly Archives: June 2017

Pyrasite, inject your code into running python processes

Posted on June 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

This just…is so bad.  It looks like if you have the same priv’s and the exe’s, you can use this to inject your own code into the running python code. pyrasite – Inject Code Into Running Python Processes

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I forsee folks getting free parking in the future

Posted on June 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author figured out how to sniff some of the garage gates and get them to trip using an 433 MHz OOK module and an arduino.  I see a future here where folks use this to bypass parking garage gates. … Continue reading →

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This lounger was made out of 2×4 like materials

Posted on June 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is pretty amazing looking bench.  What really impressed me is the whole thing was originally a bunch of 2×4 and 2xX planks.  The author then used a grinder bit called the “Turboplane” (at $130) to carve out the chair.  … Continue reading →

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Lost a ring, know roughly where, hire the ring finders

Posted on June 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Apparently they are a group that are mostly volunteer that will work for a low cost to find your ring if you lost it somewhere outside. http://lifehacker.com/who-to-call-if-youve-lost-your-wedding-ring-1796498235

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A simple and cheap battery holder

Posted on June 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

Take a bunch of plastic bottle tops and make your own simple battery holder.  Not a bad idea especially if you are in a pinch. https://www.instructables.com/id/18650-Battery-Holder/  

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This plotter is the perfect build for kids

Posted on June 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

This plotter could not be easier to build.  4 rulers, 2 steppers, and a servo are all you need…oh and ways to bolt the rulers together.  Oh and an arduino and stepper controllers too. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Dual-Arm-Plotter/

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Another Magnetic Stirrer, this one with a harddrive magnet

Posted on June 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Another nice (build for a magnetic stirrer.  Only two issues, one I don’t come across alot of barrel receivers in scrap/recycling I do.  Second is the need for a 12 volt wall wart.  I have 5’s, 9’s, but 12’s are … Continue reading →

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Make an beer pack with your CNC

Posted on June 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  If you have a tabletop sized CNC that is. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Beer-Pack/

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HAHAHAHA this is a pretty clever build for cutting bars the same size

Posted on June 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author uses an arduino and a home made encoder to measure the cuts. http://hackaday.com/2017/06/04/arduino-and-encoder-form-precision-jig-for-cutting-and-drilling/

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Github Dorks, way to scan your code in git for security issues

Posted on June 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Mostly for username/password and other credentials.  Not a bad idea since its amazing how many folks hardcode these things into code. Github Dorks – Github Security Scanning Tool

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