Monthly Archives: December 2014

OK this maybe a better way to walk a dog with a bike

Posted on December 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

We have all tried it, walking/running a dog on skates or on a bike, and failed miserably.  This  review is over different gizmo’s that you can put on your bike to walk the dog with.  The springer (pictured) looks interesting … Continue reading →

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Nevermind making a sugar glue gun, lets go for chocolate instead

Posted on December 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

This person built one to use chocolate, looks like the heat is just taken down a bit, and the author uses custom castes to make the “glue”. http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2014/chocolate-glue-gun/

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Use a glue gun to glue your gingerbread house together

Posted on December 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Note using a NEW and CLEAN glue gun for this project.  The author basically melts sugar and put that into tubes, that when cooled are glue sticks you use. http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluing-a-gingersnap-cottage-like-a-nerd/

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Nice example build on using an arduino with bluetooth to talk to Android

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

This was a nice write-up on how to get an android device to talk to an arduino via bluetooth. http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurduino-Android-Bluetooth-Naughty-Nice-Meter-Part/

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Neat hanging clay 3D printer

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

Reminds me of the cement printer.  The authors did a good job making a portable printer for clay.  Could be scaled up too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Sky-Printer-Prototyping-An-Adaptable-Large-Scale-3/

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Build a remote controlled light switch with an arduino

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but…I was thinking, wouldn’t a Belkin WeMo be easier? http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Light-switch-ARDUINO/

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Xerox sells IT outsourcing for over a Billion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

I thought Xerox was getting into services, not selling them off?  Anyways looks like around a whole bunch of IT folks will now be working for a french company instead of Xerox. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/xerox-sells-outsourcing-business-to-atos-for-1-billion/?_r=0  

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Need a design for CNC hold-down clamps

Posted on December 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

This author already has ones you can download, import into Easel, and rip out on your CNC. One commentor asked why not use a tablesaw and just make them.  Well you need to cut it, then make the slots with … Continue reading →

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Mason Soap Dispenser build

Posted on December 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have a Christmas present project for the kids to do now.  This is a pretty simple build and would be fun to do with the kids.  I forsee a trip to the dollar store for supplies in my future. … Continue reading →

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Build a simple country wall jewelry box for christmas

Posted on December 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, its simple and good looking.  It could be adapted for non-country styles too.  You could stain the backboards different colors for example. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Jewelry-Organizer-Wall-Mount/

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