Monthly Archives: May 2016

Spray Painted Counter Tops

Posted on May 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the look of this build…but…not so sure I would do this in a real kitchen.  The other paints you get for “kitchen counters” are expensive for a reason.  Like food safe.  But for a camper, or a generic … Continue reading →

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Using an ESP8266 for home automation

Posted on May 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

This seems to be a common trend to use the ESP8266’s to control devices.  Its cheap ($6 in materials).  But….security, nil, easy to upgrade…errrr… http://www.instructables.com/id/6-IOT-Home-Automation/?ALLSTEPS

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Either I am really good and mataining stuff…Or I have some big bills coming

Posted on May 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Consumer reports lised out the average life for appliances these days.  Its a bit depressing to see how short some items should live.  And a bit nerve wracking cause I have several appliances that are twice as old as the … Continue reading →

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Make a tin can forge

Posted on May 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

It actually doesn’t see too intense as I thought it would be.  Why do this?  Well to melt metal down into something you can use of course. http://makezine.com/2016/05/06/making-your-own-tin-can-forge/

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The best circular saw?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have been checking out circular saws lately.  My old craftsman has seen better days, and doesn’t have alot of extras I want in a saw.  This review is interesting that it recommends the Skillsaw SP67WM-22 ($100 saw, cheaper than … Continue reading →

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Interesting cloud tools for linux

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Mostly different ways to store stuff in the cloud.  Some you can run yourself at home. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-cloud-solutions-using-linux/ Oh the “plug” is here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1543247

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Convert a cheap digital caliper into one that connects to a PC

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

As the author points out, the cable costs more than the caliper, so he 3D printed out a connector to use. http://hackedgadgets.com/2016/05/06/23204/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Drawbot + laser Etcher….errr…I see some holes in the walls

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

The authors took a wall drawbot concept and added a laser etcher to it.  Neat…one way to put art on your wall. http://makezine.com/2016/05/04/makers-build-laser-etcher-for-under-200/

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Solenoids to controll a MIDI Percussion band

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat, the author uses a bunch of solenoids to tap on percussion istruments.  I noticed that he used bolts for the “push” and made holes on both ends of the solinoid so the bolt would push as well.  Also … Continue reading →

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Well ah…thats a different use for your old cantenna

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Did you build a Cantenna in the late 2000’s?  Well here is a purpose for it with a Raspberry Pi, basically you are building a directional WiFi Jammer.  The author’s goal was to jam drones, but this will work for … Continue reading →

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