Monthly Archives: November 2013

You’ve been TUPE-ed

Posted on November 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

I brought this up since Xerox sold off a bunch of its engineering department a few years back.  I found it interesting how Fed Laws can prevent your new “boss” from dropping your wages as their new employee. http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2013/11/19/tupe_what_to_expect_if_you_are_exiting/

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How to build a quick, easy and cheap loudspeakerbox with drainpipe material

Posted on November 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, its simple, cheap, and works.  Best part is you can use a standard PC speaker. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-quick-easy-and-cheap-loudspeakerbox/

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Make a SUPER Joule Thief Light!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I have to say this is a pretty impressive circuit setup for a Joule Thief.  I may have to try this out myself.  Most of the ones I build are pretty simple and use shielded wire. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-SUPER-Joule-Thief-Light/

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How to build a bomb with materials in the airport

Posted on November 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Sigh, just another reason why normal people have to be bothered by TSA (and taxpayers too).  This article points out that the determined person will get past all this security (and costs ).  So perhaps we should spend the money … Continue reading →

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A mini planer, saw, sander and lathe

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, the author made all of the above with a bunch of DC motors, and an altoids case.  Not so sure how well they work.  Wish the pictures where better too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Multitool-planer-Tablesaw-Disc-Sander-and-A-Lat/?ALLSTEPS

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Simple Catapult

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Funny and simple catapult with a couple of 2x4s, a hing, and some bungy cords.  The range sucks with it, but for kids, this could be perfect. http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Wooden-Catapult/

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Simple(ish) design to add lights to your bike wheels

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on adding color LED lights to your bike.  Could be a fun project with kids.  Could use some sport of motion switch thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-POV-wheel-lights/

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Beware of your Wallet

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article points out how easy it is to build an RFID reader now.  In this case with a shield for arduino http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/dont-let-them-scan-you-blocking-rfid-chips/ http://www.trossenrobotics.com/rfiduino

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Nice press to make your own Briquettes

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice press to make briguettes for a rocket stove (using sawdust and paper).  Me, you can buy similar stuff and unless you have a good source for sawdust, I can’t imagine this would be worth it. http://hackaday.com/2013/03/13/briquette-press-for-rocket-stove-fuel/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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A look at hashcat

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on hashcat, a password hash cracker.  I haven’t used this one myself, but have heard about it.  I did not know it supported multi-threaded environments thought. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2013/11/hashcat-multi-threaded-password-hash-cracking-tool/

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