Monthly Archives: April 2016

OK I am sold, where is my touchless mirror?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Most likely won’t replace the mouse just yet.  But this would be nice to have.  Its using the Leap Motion which was a promising tech from a few years ago,  Haven’t heard much from them lately thought.  The only downside … Continue reading →

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Basics for securing your RPi

Posted on April 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good article.  I don’t know about using snort on an RPi thought…that could slow it down pretty good. https://www.hackster.io/charifmahmoudi/iot-security-tips-to-protect-your-device-from-bad-hackers-768093?ref=platform&ref_id=425_trending___&offset=0

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Make a long reach socket wrench

Posted on April 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty funny, take a PVC pipe and basically heat it up to size. http://lifehacker.com/loosen-nuts-on-really-long-bolts-with-a-diy-pvc-socket-1770154123

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Simple wire stripper for a $1

Posted on April 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well assuming you can get the pencil sharpener and cloths pin for a buck.  If you don’t mind buying in bulk, you can get alot more and a cheaper price. Anyways pretty simple build.  And would be more accurate at … Continue reading →

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Pallet + pegboard = nice organizer

Posted on April 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK the pallet is the “base” which leaves space for the pegboard on the wall.  And you can store rakes and stuff inside that.  Totally cool. http://lifehacker.com/make-a-tool-organizer-for-your-garage-with-a-pallet-and-1769915613

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Setup your own BLE beacon with RPI

Posted on April 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well a RPi3.  Basically it will broadcast a URL for you to access. Turn Your RPi 3 Into a BLE Beacon

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Xerox, bringing new micro taxes in

Posted on April 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Everyone has heard of micro payments.  Looks like Xerox has expanded that concept for local government agencies into parking fees too.  The charts show how much more fines the city has had in parking fees since Xerox took it over.  … Continue reading →

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I have to hand it to Ryobi for clever builds

Posted on April 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

I do own alot of Ryobi cordless tools, mostly cause of the battery works on all of them.  This garage door opener is pretty neat too.    Not so sure I will drop 250 for it thought… http://gizmodo.com/this-modular-garage-door-opener-has-more-features-than-1769116418

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Got a bunch of extra 2×4’s, make some easy lawn chairs

Posted on April 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Guess they are a form of a viking chair.  Nice build either way.  Only thing I can think of is its alot of wood to use up for a chair, so I would only do this if I had enough … Continue reading →

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Simple trip wire alarm

Posted on April 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Too funny, a battery, thumb tacks, and a clothes pin.  Pretty easy to build.  Not sure what he uses to trigger the flame thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-TRIP-WIRE-ALARM-1/

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