Monthly Archives: April 2016

The poor person Electrostytic Rust Remover

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Iron bar, bucket, and arm&hammer…oh and a car battery charger and you are good to go. http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

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Cool breakfast maker

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

I want one…not at $80 thought http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20160413/breakfast-maker-food-flash/

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Add a tripod mount to anything

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically take an existing mount and epoxy it to it.  I like using the 1/4 finger nuts and gluing them on. http://lifehacker.com/five-easy-ways-to-add-a-1-4-tripod-mount-to-anything-1771059085

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Quieting a cheap projector

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK first I can’t believe how cheap projectors have gotten.  The author paid $60 for this.  I remember paying $600 in the past.  Anyways the fan on it was really loud and didnt’ work well, so the author make a … Continue reading →

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Make your own battery charger

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author build this to save on cash on buying a charger at $20 and up.  I see about $12 in material costs…so not so sure if its worth it.  Plus side is its a variable voltage charger. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-RC-Charger/

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Nice dog automated feeder

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

What I liked about this one is the use of an auger to move the food out.  Most of the ones I have seen involve some trap door combo thing that looks messy.  Oh it uses an arduino as the … Continue reading →

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Nifty 3D printed out electric generator

Posted on April 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat build.  But…uses alot of copper wire and magnets,  I think its cheaper than buying a dymo, not sure by how much. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160305-3d-printed-pmg-generator-has-everything-you-need-to-power-a-50w-lightbulb.html

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Convert tablets with broken digitizers to MAME based cabinet systems

Posted on April 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty cool build, but…how the heck did he wire in the joystick?  Ah found a bit on it.  He used a PS1 controller with a PS1 to USB adapter. http://www.mameau.com/mame-cablet-android-based-mame-cabinet/

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Make a mallet out of…glue sticks?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the author build a rubber mallet with glue sticks and a metal rod.  My 2 cents, I would use wood for the handle, and I think I could just melt plastic jugs down for the rubber bit.  Still … Continue reading →

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List of PCB manufacturers that are …cheap

Posted on April 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice list.  Looks like a lot of 10 PCB’s that are arduino like in size/complexity could run you $20. http://www.knutsel.org/2015/12/20/having-cheap-pcbs-made-part-2/  

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