Monthly Archives: June 2017

Make a portable Commode

Posted on June 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Too funny.  They entire thing (except the toilet seat) is make from from scratch. https://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-Commode-Port-A-Potty/

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Another PC power supply conversion

Posted on June 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit nicer than most write ups I have seen where the author shows pictures of the work to do inside the power supply.  Most write ups I have seen assume you know what you are doing. … Continue reading →

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Simple how-to on using an arduino to control an LED strip

Posted on June 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty straight forward write up if you are interested to do this. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/connect-led-light-strips-arduino/

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Passic Phone Speaker

Posted on June 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I so want to make this.  Just alot of work.  Maybe a good build for teenage kids where they make it.  I have seen other cheap passive speaker builds for phones, but not as nice looking as this one.  An … Continue reading →

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Awesome Arcade build

Posted on June 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author did a good job with writting up the hardware part of this build.  I like how all the measurements are done out for you too to cut your own. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Machine-Avengers-Design/

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Build a bike washing machine

Posted on June 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

So you have a couple of spare bicycles, why not build your own washing machine.  What would be even more impressive is if the author used scrapes for the entire build.  Still a good idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/An-Innovation-to-Minimize-Individual-Energy-Consum/

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Updated write-up on how to switch to VoIP

Posted on June 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice update to a previous write up.  Its something on my list to do to my home phone someday. https://www.howtogeek.com/136959/how-to-switch-to-voip-and-ditch-your-home-phone-bill-forever/

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