Monthly Archives: February 2017

Convert a GRBL with arduino CNC v3 Shield to use a servo for the Z axis

Posted on February 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

So you built one of the CDROM CNC’s and have a CNCv3 shield instead of a cobbled together setup.  The author goes over how to tweak it so you can use a servo in the z axis over a stepper. … Continue reading →

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A cheap and simple tape dispenser

Posted on February 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is going on the build list.  I wonder if I could find an IKEA mailbox shelf I could convert….hummm.  Either way this is a nice simple way to have a tape station for mulitple different tape types. http://www.instructables.com/id/Central-Tape-Stations/

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Nice portable paint booth

Posted on February 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like how the thing has a built in filter system to catch any extra spray.  Its a nice build but…well I’ll just go outside.  🙂 http://lifehacker.com/build-a-portable-spray-paint-booth-for-your-workshop-1792061720

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Wow this is a fancy skittle sorter

Posted on February 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty fancy looknig sorter, impressive too (fast as well).  Uses 2 atiny’s to control it.  Would I build one…no way too much work involved in this build.  Still a nice build overall. M&Ms and Skittles Sorting Machine … Continue reading →

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Make your own beam compass

Posted on February 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

At first I thought this would be a good idea, til I noticed I could pick one up at Harbor Freight for $5.  Given that one is only a foot long.  It could be adapted to be longer.  I guess … Continue reading →

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Interesting way to etch with electricity and salt water

Posted on February 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is different since the author isn’t “dipping” the metal into a salt solution, but instead is painting it on…kindof…with an electric cotton ball.  I would be a little concerned about shorting the thing out in my hands thought.  The … Continue reading →

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Add a cabinet push latch to have build in pushup bench dogs

Posted on February 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Too funny, but a clever build to use a push latch to have bench dogs that can be “pushed up”.  Me…I just keep a basket of them nearby. http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Pop-Up-Woodworking-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Convert a balloon helium tank into an outdoor fire pit

Posted on February 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good idea, you can get these tanks for $25, and they you are suppose to toss them into the recycling bin.  The author just cut it in half and converted it to a fire pit.  You could do the same … Continue reading →

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Hacking printers

Posted on February 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

A nice article that goes over that hacking printers is alive and well.  Most of the tool uses PJL to get into the system.  So if you can turn that off, it would be worth it. https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Multiple+vulnerabilities+discovered+in+popular+printer+models/22023/ https://github.com/RUB-NDS/PRET http://hacking-printers.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

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Using arduinos to modify Amazon Dash

Posted on February 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice article that has lots of pointers for how to get started with modifying amazon dash buttons. Dash With Arduino https://hackaday.io/project/19351-amazon-dash-button-for-arduino https://github.com/andium/AmazonDRS Nice reverse engineering video here 33C3: Hunz Deconstructs the Amazon Dash Button

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