Monthly Archives: February 2018

A simple water sentry

Posted on February 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is funny.  The author needed to get rid of some pesty deer eating his roses.  So he built a water blaster sentry (attached to hose for water ammo) to track and guard them.  I am surprised he didn’t used … Continue reading →

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A hockey puck drone

Posted on February 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty neat looking drone.  Seems to move pretty slow and fluid.  Its made by Cleo Robotics.  Its still a prototype right now, and no word on cost. https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/cleo-robotics-demonstrates-uniquely-clever-ducted-fan-drone?utm_source=feedburner-robotics&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrumRobotics+%28IEEE+Spectrum%3A+Robotics%29

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Cool build for a cup holder

Posted on February 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice and portable too.  Could be a good build for newer cars that have limited cup holders. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cup-Holders-for-Your-Old-Truck-or-Car/

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Now I only need a good sized laser cutter

Posted on February 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, and the plans are free.  But…you need a laser cutter to cut all the parts out.  I wonder if the author will “kit” this project for those of us without laser cutters. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Machinist-Toolbox/

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Interesting RPi Image, Home Assistant

Posted on February 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

It seems that Raspberry Pi work for home automation has been moving right along.  This image for RPi looks interesting to try out. https://home-assistant.io/components/

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Simple brake (metal bender) convert using a vise

Posted on February 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall.  I like out the author make this pretty simple and can be used with a standard vise.  Only need a welder of course. https://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Make-and-Use-Vise-Mounted-Bending-Tool/

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Interesting dot matrix printer

Posted on February 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for a dot matrix printer.  Looks pretty easy to modify for muli colors too.  I like how its adjustable for “paper size”. https://www.instructables.com/id/Doter-Huge-Arduino-Based-Dot-Matrix-Printer/

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Make a simple spinner machine

Posted on February 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty basic build, good to do with kids.  Pretty cheap build too.  I like how the author uses a bottle top to secure the base to the fan. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Spin-Art-Machine-With-Speed-Control-Via-Common/

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This is one crazy plotter

Posted on February 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK its using an old scanner bed, CDROM drive for the Y axis, and a harddrive seeker to whack a pencil on the paper.  Well worth watching the video. Junk Build Printer Uses Pencil To Print

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Too funny, these kids built a airplane sled

Posted on February 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Just a little dangerous, but still a neat build. Travel in Style on an Electric Air Sled

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