Monthly Archives: May 2014

Arduino Quilting Machine

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Seems to still be a work in progress.  But its a start for a stitching machine.  Has some promise. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Quilting-Machine/

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Build and LED headband

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

I thought this was neat til I saw the BIG BATTERY on top.  That has to go.  Good project overall thought.  Its using an ATiny to control everything. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-LED-Headband-WS2812-ATTiny85/

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RPi CNC Controller

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is pretty cool, and could combine a few systems.  But…Its an RPi with an arduino  with a motor shield…. so lets see, $20 for arduino, $35 for the Pi, $5 each stepstick, $10 for power supplies…so around $90..  I … Continue reading →

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Intro to FreeCAM

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good video about CAM software that is “free”.  In this case FreeMILL.  I haven’t heard of FreeMILL til now, but it sound like its worth checking out.  From listening to the video, it sounds promising for trying out.  Maybe not … Continue reading →

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Good article on using load resistors with car turn signals

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why load resistors, well if you switch to LED, you are going to get a crazy blinking signal.  This will help slow it down to look normal. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-Load-Resistors-for-LED-Turn-Signal-/#more-anchor

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Simple garage door open signal

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this project mostly cause the light indicator is built into the light switch panel, hiding the electronics.  Now I don’t think I would include the buzzer, that would just be too annoying.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZqPcMN7284 http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Garage-Door-Open-Indicator/

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Building a lawnmower bot

Posted on May 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this where the author build a solar powered lawnmower robot.  Actually the controller part is solar.  Rest still is gas.  Basically its an arduino controlled robot with 2 wheelchair motors moving it along and the front wheels replaced … Continue reading →

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Build an RPi Security Camera

Posted on May 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not so sure about the authors claims that such a camera commercially would cost $1000.  Anyways, for about $110 you could build your own web enabled camera with an RPi.  The instructions are pretty good and the parts are listed … Continue reading →

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Kill robocallers with an RPi

Posted on May 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting project that combines Raspberry Pi, with Astrisk, and a VOIP phone adapter to kill off Robo-calls.  Basically the RPi answers the phone and filters the calls. https://www.wrbishop.com/telecom/end-robocaller-solicitation-and-hangup-calls-with-asterisk/

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Issues with Chip and Pin cards (EMV)

Posted on May 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Now the US is finally pushing to Chip and Pin cards, its interesting to read of the security issues with these cards. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/05/19/chip_and_skim/

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