Monthly Archives: June 2016

Looks like the openknit project is moving along

Posted on June 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Now called Kinterate, I can see making my own socks in the future 🙂 http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160608-make-your-own-clothes-with-kniterate-the-3d-printer-for-knitwear.html

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Interesting project, a closed loop control for stepper motors

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like the board can be mounted right on the motor.  This is nice so it the stepper skips a step, gets jammed, etc etc, you get built in autocorrection.  Its on github right now. Mechaduino- Closed Loop Stepper Servos … Continue reading →

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Good idea, use bike wheels for your robot

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

You can get tires for them, they can come with a gear built in…chain based.  And I like how the author used the front fork for a trailing wheel to keep the bot steady.  Definitely something to remember. http://letsmakerobots.com/node/49194

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Nice video on making a cutting tool from old harden steel

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Only down side is its alot of work.  Looks really nice thought. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/watch-a-circular-saw-blade-get-transformed-into-a-two-h-1780922138

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Another mirror display, but this maybe easier than using see thru glass

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I was thinking of something similar with a tablet.  What I like on this one is the author uses regular glass with reflective window film.  Much cheaper solution. http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Smart-Mirror-Pi/?ALLSTEPS

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flattening wood with a router

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the author makes a jig to flatten out a big log http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Flatten-Wood-With-a-Router/?ALLSTEPS

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Laser show with CD Stepper Motors

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I could see expanding on this for a cat/dog toy project http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Show-From-CD-Stepper-Motors/?ALLSTEPS

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Build your own pool pressure test stick

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I am adding this to the list of things to build.  I have a pool, and sometimes wonder if my lines leak.  This is a nice simple (and cheap) way to test them.  Figure under $20 in parts. http://blog.poolcenter.com/article.aspx?articleid=6293

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81 alternative embedded boards

Posted on June 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you looked at a RaspberryPi, like the price point but what a few more features, check this list out of hacker friendly boards (includes prices) for finding what you need. http://liliputing.com/2016/06/70-raspberry-pi-alternatives-one-convenient-list.html PDF http://hackerboards.com/misc/sbc-survey-june2016/hackerboards.com-june2016-sbc-survey-specs-table.pdf

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Hacking a Car

Posted on June 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

This time a Mitsubishi Outlander.  The video (5 minutes) is worth watching. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/06/06/mitsubishi_outlander_hack/

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