Monthly Archives: May 2016

Dust Collector (or tool) shelf for your shop vac

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I saw this and thought.  Gee why didn’t I do that.  Ist a simple build that you could adapt to more than just the dust collector for the shop vac, but to hold accessories and tools on the vaccum. … Continue reading →

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A simple cheap disk sander

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author took a cordless drill where the batteries where dead.  some scrape wood, and an old PC power supply to make a simple disk sander with the stick on disks.  My 2 cents, I would use an … Continue reading →

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Cheap rocket with vineger, baking soda, and PVC

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Simple and cheap rocket launcher.  This could be a fun project with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Rocket-With-Vinegar-and-Baking-Soda-Fuel/?ALLSTEPS

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Breadboard for the ESP8266

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

I may have to start looking at these boards…they are cheap and becoming popular. The author writes a nice set of instructions on building a simple breadboard adapter for the board. http://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-NRF24L01-Breadboard-Adapter/

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Xerox expanding work with YSoft

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting to see Xerox expanding out to other companies for solutions. http://www.bsminfo.com/doc/y-soft-announces-expanded-xerox-relationship-poised-growth-0001?atc~c=771%20s%3D773%20r%3D001%20l%3Da

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Convert a cheap camera for IR

Posted on May 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Infra Red that is.  All you need to do is remove a simple filter in the lense.  My 2 cents…for $20 I could buy what I want ($10 to get the camera, then take it all apart to remove filter … Continue reading →

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Make a bandsaw table with your jig saw

Posted on May 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the author took the top off an old PC case (metal) and poked a hole in it for a jigsaw to sit in upside down. http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-the-Flat-Pack-Bandsaw-AKA-the-Jigsaw-Tabl/?ALLSTEPS

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3D print your own smartphone robot

Posted on May 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice robot build.  Downside, I think it would take my printer a week to print it all out. http://www.instructables.com/id/DriveMyPhone-Smartphone-Controlled-Hybrid-Vehicle/

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The poor persons Electrolysis

Posted on May 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Need to remove rust.  Are you cheap like me?  Well here is the rust remover for you.  All you need to buy is a battery charger.  I like the shield to keep the two ends from connecting. http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolysis-for-Rust-Removal-Coffee-Container/?ALLSTEPS

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Xerox CEO won’t be CEO after split, still Chairperson of Board

Posted on May 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Some good news for Xerox, the current CEO will no longer be the CEO of either company after the split, BUT, she will be chairperson of the board for the Technology end.  Why is this good?  Well obviously the current … Continue reading →

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