Monthly Archives: January 2018

OnePlus has an app to port to their phone

I have been pretty impressed with OnePlus phones.  Decent phones for the price.  Apparently they now have an app that will have you move from another android phone to one of these with ease. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2018/01/oneplus-switch-migration-app-launched/?utm_source=mainrss

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Setting up Octoprint on RPi

This is something I have been wanting to do for some time with some of my 3D printers that have custom software interfaces. https://www.instructables.com/id/Octoprint-Easy-Setup/

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Check this out for a coin pendant

The author basically cuts one out of a coin. I wonder about CNC’ing something like this instead of hand cuts. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Coin-cut-Necklace-for-Him-or-Her-3-Dog-I-Me/

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This is a pretty automated joint builder

The author has an app that programs the controller (TI based) to automatically cut the finger joints out.  Its fun to watch the video. Robotic Table Saw Automates Finger Joints

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How to run a brush less harddrive motor

Nice write-up on how to build a controller for these motors.  An arduino is used to control it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Run-Brushless-Motor-by-Arduino-L298/

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Interesting CNC with the sun as a laser

Interesting build, the author uses a RPi Zero as the controller.  The actuall CNC bit is controlled by a user and a joystick, but I can see this being more automated too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Draw/

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Cool Coin pendant

Nice idea that you can use some scrape copper pipe to make.  Pretty straight forward to make too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Buffalo-Nickel-Coin-Pendant-Coin-Jewelry-Great-Gif/ Another nice build (but a bit more work) can be seen here https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Coin-Locket/

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Interesting Dust collector build

The author has 2 variations (and several builds), one that is with the shop vac separate, another with it built in.  Its a nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Cyclone-Separator-Shop-Vac-Dust-Collector-Fro/

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Interesting app Haven

Its like an alarm system for old phones.  Could be a quick and easy way to setup a monitor in a hotel room. Edward Snowden’s new app turns any Android phone into a surveillance system

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One String on Print Harp

Clever build, basically its a pin out for the string to make a small hand held harp. One String, One Print, One Harp

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